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eHow

http://www.ehow.com 

A collection of instructions on "how to do things." Offers step-by-step directions and advice in the areas of automotive, computers, home and garden, electronics, and more.

Find Sounds

http://findsounds.com

Great for sound effects, this is a multilingual site.

How Stuff Works

http://www.howstuffworks.com 

Subjects covered here include electronics, computers, and home and garden. Select a topic to find to find "how stuff works." Learn how to repair household appliances, how to proceed with do-it-yourself projects, and much more. 

How To's & Quick Tips - Bob Villa

https://www.bobvila.com/find-info#!

Instructables

http://www.instructables.com

"Instructables is a place where artists, bicyclists, crafters, engineers, modders, cooks, tinkerers, and techies gather to share advice and ideas freely, and post thousands of their fantastic projects."

New Jersey Makerspace Project Database

https://njmakersday.org/index.php/project-database/

Directory of projects and services to explore new opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation and hands-on learning experiences.

RepairClinic.com

http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/RepairHelp.aspx

"Appliance parts, help, and more" for air conditioners, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines, water filters, and more.

See Jane Drill

http://seejanedrill.com

An array of videos, written instructions, articles, etc.--to help female (or other) do-it-yourselfers.  Topics include using jumper cables, changing oil in your car, installing baseboard corners, constructing an inexpensive kitchen island, rewiring a lamp, installing an electrical outlet, sanding drywall, installing a slate tile floor, threading pipe, installing a toilet, using tools, and much, much more.

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