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Home Improvement: General* 

 

American Society of Home Inspectors

http://www.ashi.org

Locate a home inspector in your area, view the Virtual Home Inspection Tour, and find consumer protection information.

 

BeJane.com

http://www.bejane.com 

"An online neighborhood where women of all ages and do-it-herself skill levels could find the inspiration, information and encouragement to change their homes." Visitors will find discussion forums, a tool corner, videos, lifestyle topics, room by room projects, and much more.

 

BobVila.com

http://www.bobvila.com 

Step-by-step videos, how-to articles, remodeling tools, and home plans.

 

Building Codes

https://law.resource.org

States' and even some cities' codes are here.

 

DIY Network

http://www.diynetwork.com 

Tips, project show and tell videos, popular projects, and a "Cool Tools" section.

 

DIY Network Learning Library

http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to

 

Do It Yourself Home Repair

http://www.doityourself.com 

Community forums, questions and answers, product information and reviews, and lots of how-to information.

 

GreenHomeGuide

http://www.greenhomeguide.com

"GreenHomeGuide is a trusted, community-based resource whose combination of tips, case studies, expert Q&A articles and regional directories of products and services has helped millions of homeowners create homes that make them feel good."

 

HammerZone.com

http://www.hammerzone.com 

Decorating tips, questions and answers, links to other useful sites, and step-by-step illustrated projects.

 

Handyman USA

http://www.handymanusa.com 

How to select a paint roller, how to remove wall paper, what to do if you have a wet basement, how to patch a hole in drywall, and many other handy articles.

 

HGTV

http://www.hgtv.com 

Beginner's guides to gardening, decorating, designing and reviving kitchens, remodeling bathrooms, organizing, etc.

 

Hometime on PBS

http://www.pbs.org/hometime

Glossaries (garden, electrical, plumbing, framing, and real-estate related), articles, and information about past shows.

 

Home Tips

http://www.hometips.com/index.php 

Helpful features include buying guides and articles.

 

This Old House

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh 

How-to videos, home improvement articles, photo galleries, and more. Home calculators are provided to assist you with your projects; for instance, discover what type of air conditioning unit would sufficiently cool a particular room based on area, wall exposure, and insulation.

 

*if you later decide to hire a contractor, you may wish to consult the Blue Book Building and Construction to locate a contractor or Fixr.com to receive estimates for projects.

 

Home Improvement: Appliances

 

Applicance 411

http://www.appliance411.com 

Question and answer forums for laundry appliances, dishwashers, refrigerators, air conditioners, and ovens. Additionally, informative articles cover topics such as home service, what you should know about purchasing replacement parts, and things to consider when purchasing an appliance.

 

Appliance Repair Guide

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/appliance/appliance.php 

Troubleshooting, tips and advice, and other artices arranged by appliance type.

 

RepairClinic.com

http://www.repairclinic.com 

Helpful resources such as the appliance "part detective" and appliance repair help.

 

Home Improvement: Carpentry/Woodworking

 

Build Easy: Free Woodworking Projects

http://www.buildeazy.com 

Project photos and how-to property improvement projects.Free plans include materials needed and construction details.

 

Do It Yourself Carpentry

http://www.homeadditionplus.com/finish_carpentry.htm 

Resources for home carpentry projects which involve building stairs, and shelves and installing doors and baseboard trim.

 

Home Improvement: Electrical

 

The Circuit Detective

http://www.thecircuitdetective.com 

Troubleshooting procedures, a glossary, and diagrams.

 

Electrical-Online.com

http://www.electrical-online.com 

Refer to the free home wiring projects page for do-it-yourself instructions and information.

 

Electrical Wiring Tips

http://www.homeadditionplus.com/Electrical.htm 

Wiring articles and several free project video clips.

 

Wire It Yourself

http://www.wireityourself.com 

Step-by-step wiring instructions, tips, links, and handy tools for do-it-yourself repairs and projects.

 

Home Improvement: Energy Efficiency

 

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits 

Information about tax credits available for purchasing solar energy systems, windows and doors, and more.

 

Home Energy Saver

http://hes.lbl.gov 

"The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen."

 

Home Improvement: Plumbing

 

Acme How To Plumbing Repair Guide

http://www.acmehowto.com/howto/homemaintenance/plumbing/plumbing.php 

If you have a clogged drain, a frozen pipe, need to improve the watertightness of a pipe connection, or another plumbing problem, Acme How To likely has an article addressing your issue.

 

Toiletology 101

https://toiletology.com/resources/how-tos/

Concise, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for toilet repair.

 

Home Improvement: Refinishing

 

 

Furniture Refinishing and Restoration

http://www.refinishwizard.com 

If you want to revive a piece of wood furniture, numerous articles and a question and answer forum will help you restore and refinish your furniture.

 

Wood Floor Doctor

http://www.woodfloordoctor.com 

"Your guide to the world of wood flooring." Learn how to correctly sand, stain, and refinish hardwood floors.

 

Home Improvement: Remodeling

 

Home Renovations

http://homerenovations.about.com

Home renovation and remodeling articles, step-by-step guides, and health and safety tips.

 

LetsRenovate.com

http://www.letsrenovate.com 

Home remodeling articles, calculators, money saving tips, and remodeling ideas.

 

Family Handyman

https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-to-survive-a-diy-remodel-the-ultimate-guide/

The trick to surviving a remodel is to break it into small steps, here are a dozen tips to help ensure your next remodeling project goes off hitch-free.

 

Home Advisor -- Eco-Friendly Home Renovations

https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/eco-friendly-home-renovations/

Introduction to green remodeling and design, with advise on cost-efficiency, etc. 

 

 

Home Improvement: Roofing

 

Home Addition Plus

https://homeadditionplus.com/dev/how-to/

Scroll down and there are links to different home remodeling and improvement sections.

 

Roofing Done the Right Way

http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/article.asp?article_id=60280 

A well-illustrated article about building a high-quality roof. Scroll to the bottom of the page browse for additional roofing articles or use the search box at the top of the page. 

 

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