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Hometime
hometime.com
An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.
Home Repair Stuff
factsfacts.com
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
Better Homes and Gardens: House and Home
bhg.com
Comprehensive site with articles on home repairs, decorating, and planning as well as glossaries, calculators, and basic advice.
Construction Resource
construction-resource.com
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
diynetwork.com
Full range of projects explained and illustrated.
The Natural Handyman
naturalhandyman.com
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
Freddy Fix It
freddyfixit.co.za
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task.
Beaver House Addition
adam_sb.tripod.com
Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.
Mobile Home Repair
mobilehomerepair.com
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.
411 Home Repair
411homerepair.com
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
The Tile Doctor
thetiledoctor.com
Ceramic tile and stone information.
BobVila.com
bobvila.com
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.
Be Constructive
beconstructive.com
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
Handymanwire
handymanwire.com
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
Home Maintenance and Repair
msue.msu.edu
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service.
Home Repair
homerepair.about.com
Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites.
Helpwithdiy.com
helpwithdiy.com
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
Aubuchon Hardware
hardwarestore.com
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs.
The Fix Chicks
thefixchicks.com
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
Kenovations
kenovations.net
A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
Homestore.com: Home Improvement
homestore.com
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics.
Bruce's House Project
birds-eye.net
A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned.
Renovators Place
renovatorsplace.com
Guides for many facets of home renovation and design; from hiring a contractor and getting financing to budgeting and selecting cabinets, floors and tile. Emphasis on kitchen and bath.
Handyman Club of America
handymanclub.com
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
Ask The Builder
askthebuilder.com
Information about home building and remodeling.
AskToolTalk.com
asktooltalk.com
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
HomeDoctor.net
homedoctor.net
Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums.
Canadian Home Builders Association
chba.ca
Resource guide for construction and remodeling.
Around the House
thefunplace.com
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
Diy Fix It
diyfixit.co.uk
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.
Home Improvement
home-improvement-home-improvement.com
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
DoItYourself.com
doityourself.com
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.
Better Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips
bbb.org
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring a contractor.
CyberYard: Online Builder Calculator
cyberyard.com
Collection of calculator tools for estimating quantities of concrete, board footage, drywall, rise and rafter length, insulation, paint coverage, siding, flooring, and roofing.
Jackie Craven: The Fix
jackiecraven.com
Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.
This to That
thistothat.com
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
DIYnot.com
diynot.com
Forums and a large collection of tips and articles covering many aspects of home improvement. Sections include decorating, electricity, floors and stairs, home security, insulation, plumbing, roofing, safety, tools and materials, and windows and doors.
HomeImprove.com
homeimprove.com
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
Jerry Built
jerrybuilt.com
Woodworking and home-improvement site offering the opportunity to participate in the construction of an actual online project, by joining the "team" and submitting ideas, plans, and criticisms.
Our Beautiful Home
ourbeautifulhome.com
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.
Home Tips
hometips.com
Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop.
DIY Doctor
diydoctor.org.uk
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.
DIYonline.com
diyonline.com
Articles and step-by-step tutorials with photographs for a wide variety of home improvement projects, glossary, cost calculators (United States-based), and design tools.
Mobile Home Doctor
mobilehomedoctor.com
Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.
HammerZone.com
hammerzone.com
Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects.
Thumb and Hammer
thumbandhammer.com
A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects.
National Kitchen and Bath Association
nkba.org
Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit.
How Not to Build an Addition
homehumor.com
All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
nari.org
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.
Polsteins Project Center
polsteins.net
Articles on a variety of projects and tips.
DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums
diychatroom.com
A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.
Consumer Information Center: Housing
pueblo.gsa.gov
Collection of home maintenance articles ranging from two to thirty-six pages available for download or purchase. Most include detailed information and illustrations. From the United States Federal Consumer Information Center.
Als Home Improvement Center
alsnetbiz.com
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.
Home Modification Action Project
usc.edu
Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes.
Home Repairs
repair-home.com
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
DIYData.com
diydata.com
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.