Advice About...Home Improvement
Presented by the Consumer Information Center, this article explains which home improvements add value, and how to finance them.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/home-improve/homi... |
Als Home Improvement Center
Features tutorials and advice in wallpapering, painting and other topics. Find a discussion board, tools and free offers.
http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/ |
B&Q
Britain's largest DIY retailer offers a good set of how-to guides, a directory of its stores, and a list of products and services.
http://www.diy.co.uk/ |
Better Homes & Gardens - 3 Family Rooms Grow Up
Article offers three examples of family room remodels. Get design tips as well.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/n1_v76/20061398/p1/... |
Better Homes and Gardens - High on Style, Low on Cost
Article from this magazine discusses the strategies one New England family used to inexpensively build their own house.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/n9_v74/18590979/p1/... |
Better Homes and Gardens - Historic Homes
Brief article from May 2000 profiles two neighborhoods in Colorado and California respectively known for their historic districts.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/5_78/61755532/p1/ar... |
Better Homes and Gardens - Your Favorite Ranch
Article published in August, 1997 provides numerous suggestions for home remodeling, including how to keep it within budget.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/n8_v75/19626861/p1/... |
Bob Vila Home Site
The popular host of This Old House provides how-to tips for home owners as well as tool and garden info. Also features a FAQ library.
http://www.bobvila.com/ |
Build.com
Construction directory and resource includes information about products, retailers, manufacturers, and service providers.
http://www.build.com/ |
Builders Booksource
Order books on building, maintaining, and remodeling your home and landscape. Events, news, and links to architecture and construction sites.
http://www.buildersbooksite.com/ |
Builders Websource
Directory for home improvement and residential remodeling offers advice, tips, design software and tools. Explore the bookshop and videos.
http://www.builderswebsource.com/ |
Building and Remodeling Resources
Search for products such as lighting or flooring, or locate professional builders, contractors, or architects.
http://www.buildandremodel.com/ |
BuildingOnline
Access databases covering all aspects of the building trade, including architects, contractors, builders, and software. Get a free newsletter.
http://www.buildingonline.com/ |
Consumer Information Catalog
Free federal consumer publications on housing. Covers mortgages, mobile homes, inspections, buying, insurance and many other topics.
http://www.gsa.gov/staff/pa/cic/housing.htm |
DIY - Do It Yourself
Online catalog and showroom for home improvement, craft, sporting, garage, and playground supplies. Follow related links and order online.
http://www.do-it-yourself.com/ |
Do it Yourself Projects - HomeownerNet
Stop by to see guides for home projects such as building a compost bin and other home improvement ideas.
http://www.homeownernet.com/projects.html |
Do It Yourself.com
More than 36 topics, covering everything from appliances, energy saving, and concrete, to woodworking. Big emphasis on cleaning and maintenance.
http://doityourself.com/ |
Do-It-Yourself HQ
Provides a number of links dealing with home improvement and repair. Includes the Home Improvement Net, Fixit, and the Home Repair Hotline.
http://pwp.usa.pipeline.com/~sivprob/ |
Family Handyman - Eleven Quick and Easy Home Repairs
Article by Jeff Gordon furnishes this collection of home repairs and fix-ups that only require a few hours or less for under $25 each.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/7_49/55052152/p1... |
Family Handyman - Expert Tips
Bruce Wiebe furnishes tips for making circular saw luggage, soft-touch curve sanding, and keeping track of bits.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/2_51/70190515/p1... |
Family Handyman - Flying Solo
Read a guide to working large projects alone. Learn how to handle equipment and plan larger jobs.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/2_50/59086082/p1... |
Family Handyman - Great Goofs Special
Readers win cash prizes for submitting their stories of humorous home repair mistakes and goofs. Read about what not to do.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/7_50/63257034/p1... |
Family Handyman - Great Goofs, Feb. 2001
Readers of Family Handyman Magazine have submitted stories of failed home improvement projects and construction mistakes.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/2_51/70190498/p1... |
Family Handyman - Great Goofs, July 1999
Read about home improvement mistakes and errors from submissions made by readers of Family Handyman Magazine.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/7_49/55052171/p1... |
Family Handyman - Great Goofs, March 2000
Contains several stories of home improvement mistakes and bloopers submitted by readers of Family Handyman Magazine.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/3_50/59977762/p1... |
Family Handyman - Great Goofs, Nov. 2000
Readers of Family Handyman Magazine have submitted stories of their home improvement foibles and mistakes.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/10_50/67151519/p... |
Family Handyman - Handy Hints from the Heartland
Encompasses a variety of time-saving tricks and techniques for do-it-yourselfers gathered from a road trip into America's heartland.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/9_50/65643766/p1... |
Family Handyman - Handy Hints, Feb. 2001
Travis Larson at Family Handyman Magazine has collected several reader submissions offering home improvement tips and advice.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/2_51/70190496/p1... |
Family Handyman - Handy Hints, July 2000
Compiles a list of helpful tips and techniques for home repairs and crafts. Scan how to make a flowerpot or a rot-proof window box among others.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/7_50/63257033/p1... |
Family Handyman - Handy Hints, Nov. 2000
Readers of Family Handyman Magazine have submitted their tips and advice for making home improvements.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/10_50/67151512/p... |
Family Handyman - Handy Hints, Sept. 2000
Assembles an array of helpful tips from readers. FindArticles column covers how to make grocery bag holders and a lawn product sifter.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/8_50/65132169/p1... |
Family Handyman - New Products, Feb. 2001
Home improvement expert Bruce Clark reviews several new products from brand names such as Black & Decker, Senco, and Back to Nature Products.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/2_51/70190497/p1... |
Family Handyman - Reaching High Places Safely!
Use the article as a guide for the safe use of ladders and scaffolding. Learn to prevent injuries and reach those high places.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/n2_v48/20201185/... |
Family Handyman - Uses for Compact Fluorescent Lights
Article by Duane Johnson provides advice for the best uses of CFLs or compact florescent light bulbs.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_fmhymn/m1080/7_49/55052166/p1... |
Federal Consumer Information Center
Concise, unbiased government publications including subjects about finance, improvement, safety, insurance, and home buying.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ |
Fixit Home Page
Keen handyman offers suggestions and ideas for home improvements. Look them up by room, type of job, or quick tip.
http://begin.com/fixit/ |
Handyman USA
Offers advice on home improvement and household repairs for do-it-yourself types. Submit questions to the experts or browse the discussion forum.
http://www.handymanusa.com/ |
Hardware World
Probably the largest collection of hardware and home improvement links on the Net. Includes product info, specialty retailers, and lumber yards.
http://www.hardwareworld.com/ |
Hbrnet - Home Building & Remodeling Network
Browse home plans, design ideas and remodeling how-tos. Find products and an index of remodeling and building chat rooms.
http://www.hbrnet.com/ |
Home & Workshop Magazine
Leaf through the table of contents of this semi-annual print magazine. Features subscription specifics and provides info on woodwork projects.
http://www.jonathanpress.com/Homemag/Homemag.htm |
Home and Garden Center
Find comprehensive home services and gardening advice, along with tips on home repairs, interior design, painting, kitchen remodeling, and building projects.
http://www.looksmart.com/cgi-bin/go/adname=sitelist:homegard... |
Home Doctor
Check out the archives or subscribe to the free weekly newsletter. Coves a wide range of improvement, maintenance, and home repair topics.
http://www.homedoctor.net/ |
Home Ideas
Articles combine ideas, product information, news, and advice to help readers make the most of their homes.
http://www.homeideas.com/ |
Home Improvement - Homestore.com
Presents do-it-yourself home-repair guides for home-improvement projects. Find remodeling ideas for rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and decks.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:0|60250571;g=z/http://www.homestor... |
Home Improvement Center - Monstermoving.com
Peruse an article about bathroom remodeling, see business listings for contractors and interior decorators, and see the recommended resources.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10670|60683420;g=z/http://adcenter... |
Home Improvement Channel - BayArea.com
Offers tips on remodeling projects and answers questions about home improvement. Use the search function to look for a contractor.
http://www.bayarea.com/channel/real_estate_and_home/home_imp... |
Home Improvement Connection
Find links to guides and services including remodeling, building, and interior design. Includes sections for builder, contractors, and DIY-ers.
http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/1618/ |
Home Improvement Encyclopedia
Better Homes and Gardens offers animated instructions, plans, and troubleshooting tips for the home handy person.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=cat10002 |
Home Improvement Highway
Advice on hiring professionals and local home shows. Otherwise check out the huge set of links which includes professionals and associations.
http://www.csz.com/hih/ |
Home Improvement Net Tips
Advice and articles on tackling problems around the house, with information about specific tools.
http://www.nettips.com/homepage.html |
Home Improvement Resources
Specializing in resources in the Pacific Northwest for builders, contractors, and home improvement fanatics. Check out Ask the Builder.
http://www.nwbuildnet.com/nwbn/homeimprovement.html |
Home Improvements With Help
Get helpful hints and tips, links, or check out a sampling of questions asked. Lots of help for anyone attempting a home improvement project.
http://www.home-help.com/ |
Home Maintenance Features - Homestore.com
Find tips for every season, and special ideas for holidays. Features energy saving maintenance and projects.
http://homestore.com/Home_Improvement/Advice/homemaintenance... |
Home Repair Connection, The
Get home-improvement advice, installation tips, and instructions on projects and tools. Inquire about remodeling and maintenance services.
http://www.thehomerepair.com/ |
Home Services Network
Encompassing features include choosing contractors, a how-to kitchen remodeling report, yellow pages, online catalogs, and Internet malls.
http://www.tcmn.com/hsn/home.html |
Home Sweet Home Improvement
Read guidelines for hiring a contractor, checking references, keeping records and filing a complaint.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/homeimpv.htm |
HomeABC.com
Locate instructions for working on bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, basements and home exteriors. Also offers a shopping guide.
http://www.homeabc.com/ |
HomeAdvisor - Calculating the Costs of Remodeling
Access a remodeling project checklist provided by this home-buying site and calculate the project cost by itemizing materials, tools and labor.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/checklists/calculatecosts... |
HomeAdvisor - Financing Home Improvements
Utilize this guide on paying for home improvements by learning about budgets and options such as cash-out refinancing and tapping home equity.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/financing.asp |
HomeAdvisor - Get to Know Your House
Spotlights a guide on learning about the condition and workings of a house. Access a list of exterior, interior, electrical and plumbing items.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/getknowhouse.asp |
HomeAdvisor - Help Advisor
Home-buying site offers home improvement tips, question and answer topics, guides to hiring a contractor and more. Access related information.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/help/advisor.asp?area=owningahome |
HomeAdvisor - Paying for Home Improvements
Check out this guide to financing home improvements and access a chart of short-term and long-term options such as value-added mortgages.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/guides/financinghomeimpro... |
HomeAdvisor - Plan A Project
Learn how to most effectively plan a home improvement project by accessing this home-buying site's checklist or check out related information.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/checklists/planaproject.a... |
HomeAdvisor - Set Priorities for Home Improvement
Use this home-buying site's checklist in order to effectively prioritize and tackle home improvement projects. Access related information.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/checklists/setpriorities.... |
HomeArts
Features articles on home improvement, plus food, gardening and lifestyles. Includes links to home-related magazines.
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/5357/pistolsweb.ht... |
Homebase
Helping users by providing home improvement ideas and solutions. Range of products includes bathroom accessories, decorations, and tools.
http://www.homebase.co.uk/home.html |
Homecare's Improvement Site
Features contractor news, how-to tips, plans, and a chat area for home owners to chat with the pros. Includes home care and product innovation.
http://www.homecare.on.ca/ |
HomeCenterWeb.Com
Comprehensive directory of home improvement hardware suppliers, online malls, and trade magazines.
http://www.homecenterweb.com/ |
HomeExpo.com
Links to loads of information detailing lawns and gardens, home building, do-it-yourself projects, and real estate. Read the classifieds.
http://www.homeexpo.com/ |
HomeImp.Com
Source for home improvement and building information, including manufacturers, professional builders, associations, and industry news.
http://www.homeimp.com/ |
HomeownerNet
Those who love their house can find library of articles on home improvement. Covers gardens, decorating, improvement and products.
http://www.homeownernet.com/ |
HomeownerNet - Links Directory
Offers links to sites dealing with gardens and lawns, interiors, general references, manufacturers, online magazines, and TV shows.
http://www.homeownernet.com/linksdirectory.html |
Homeowners Resource Net
Lists companies and resources that provide services which may be of use to homeowners needing to renovate or repair. Links included.
http://www.calinser.com/ |
HomePopular
Check out this guide that provides links and ranks sites on home improvement, building, decorating, garden and real estate.
http://www.homepopular.com/ |
HomeStore.com - Advice & Features
Obtain tips for home improvement and read articles related to repair and remodeling projects. Get advice for hiring contractors and architects.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:0|60255352;g=z/http://homestore.co... |
Hometime Home Tips
From replacing soffits to re-screening windows, Hometime offers a wide array of repair and maintenance tips for weekend DIY warriors.
http://www.hometime.com/projects/homemain.htm |
HomeToolz
Hardware store features maintenance tips for seasonal and remodeling projects. Shop for tools and accessories too.
http://www.hometoolz.com/ |
House & Garden Design
Buy a guide book with advice on effective landscaping and interior design strategies. Read free tips for homeowners and designers.
http://www.houseandgardendesign.com/ |
How Things Work
Get beyond fixing things and find out the physics of how they work. Search the archives or ask the professor.
http://rabi.phys.virginia.edu/HTW//home.html |
HowToWebTV.com
Watch streaming videos on home-improvement and remodeling for kitchens, bathrooms, pools, decks, and patios. Find out how to win video games.
http://www.howtowebtv.com/ |
improveitNOW Home Resource Center
Locate a home improvement professional or shop for tools and house plans. Includes an interior design gallery and improvement library.
http://www.improveitnow.com/ |
ImprovementOnLine
Provides home improvement and remodeling advice, as well as listings for local home improvement specialists and contractors.
http://www.improvementonline.com/ |
ImproveNet
Features home improvement tips for home owners. Includes message boards with advice on bath ideas and remodeling tips for patios and decks.
http://www.improvenet.com/ |
ImproveNet - Avoiding Home Damage and Repair
Read as a remodeling contractor describes how to inspect a house for potential problems and provides a home vulnerability checklist.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60177810;g=z/http://affiliat... |
ImproveNet - Home Remodeling Styles
Read as an architect explains common home styles and provides criteria for selecting the style of remodeling projects.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60177739;g=z/http://affiliat... |
ImproveNet - Remodeling Design and Planning FAQ
Common home improvement questions answered, such as how to secure a work permit.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10031|60175787;g=z/http://affiliat... |
Inside Spaces.com
Offers tips for remodeling projects, features a dictionary, a FAQ section, and more. Get hints for spotting a bad contractor too.
http://www.insidespaces.com/ |
Jim Brown's Handyman tips
Topics include water heaters, security, safety, and plumbing. Offers a tip of the month, plus a vacation checklist and how to find hidden leaks.
http://www.handymanjim.com/ |
Learn2.com
Overcome life's little challenges with the help of hundreds of tutorials. Everything from fixing a leaky faucet to curing a hangover is tackled.
http://www.learn2.com/ |
learnFREE.com - Home Improvement Channel
Offers tips on shelving, refinishing, paneling, insulation, plumbing and general repairs. Learn how to burglar proof your home.
http://www.learn-home-improvement.com/ |
Livinghome
Funky home and garden ezine featuring a humorous daily column, DIY projects, renovating and decorating advice and product reviews.
http://www.livinghome.com/ |
MSN HomeAdvisor - Home Improvement
Explore home repair and improvement tips, remodeling advice and design planners or find a local remodeling contractor.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/improveoverview.asp |
MSN HomeAdvisor - Home Improvement Resources
Select a topic area and find advice and shopping resources for specific home-improvement projects. Includes a fixer-upper Q&A.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/ns/services/homeimprovement.asp?r... |
MSU Home Maintenance Extension Service
Solutions to hundreds of stain, pest, and damage problems, plus seasonal maintenance tips from Michigan State University.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/master02.html |
National Assoc. of Home Builders - Remodeling Guide
Find out how much that remodeling project will cost, what can be recouped on a sale, and how to choose a remodeler.
http://www.nahb.com/consumers/remodeling/remodelmain.htm |
Natural Handyman
Natural Handyman is a unique home repair web site, featuring information, help, humor, and encouragement for all home repair enthusiasts.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/ |
Net Tips
Helping users maintain and upgrade the value of homes by providing info about products and services. Find safety and tool choosing tips.
http://www.nettips.com/ |
New Look - Monstermoving.com
Spruce up a home with these quick and easy projects. Read about remodeling trends which accommodate changing lifestyles.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10670|60683389;g=z/http://adcenter... |
Old House Web
People restoring older homes will find this site full of helpful hints. Use the search directory for locating products and other homeowners.
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/ |
R.S. Means
Company assists builders with cost control services and construction cost information. See free demos of construction estimating software.
http://www.rsmeans.com/ |
Reader's Digest
Magazine and book publisher furnishes corporate facts, links to its domestic and international online publications, and a shopping service.
http://www.readersdigest.com/ |
Recommended Reading - Monstermoving.com
Reading list for homeowners includes home improvement books, do-it-yourself manuals, and remodeling guides.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10670|60683425;g=z/http://adcenter... |
Remodel Online
Guide to home improvement offers advice and links to companies specializing in decks, bathrooms, kitchens, interior design, and fireplaces.
http://www.remodelonline.com/ |
RemodelNet
Referral service connects homeowners and home improvement professionals. Participate in the discussion forum and find a contractor, architect, or designer.
http://www.remodelnet.com/ |
Resource Central - Home Improvement and Repair
Extensive list of resources, guides and online shopping spots for the home builder.
http://www.resourcehelp.com/qserhome.htm |
Robin Rosenberg's Crafts Page
Learn how to stuff and construct a scarecrow, how to make a kid's desk on a tight budget. Includes links to home and garden resources.
http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/~robin/homeimp.html |
RONA
From painting projects to gardening and horticulture tips, RONA helps home owners with renovating, decorating, and building projects.
http://www.rona.ca/indexen.asp |
ServiceMagic
Home owners can seek advice and professional service for all kinds of home-repair and improvement projects by exploring this directory.
http://www.servicemagic.com/cgi-bin/servicemagic/scripts/Ind... |
ServiceMagic.com - Handyman
Submit a request for a contractor for small repairs and projects including childproofing, weatherstripping, trim work or painting. Search by zip.
http://r.lksm.com/go/t=34:10588|60577227;g=z/http://www.serv... |
SH - Resource Center
Offers articles on remodeling, roofs, basements, bathrooms, decks, and siding. Also addresses water and moisture problems.
http://www.soundhome.com/topics/topic.shtml |
SierraHome Home Design
How-to guides help users design and repair plumbing, decks, yards, and house structure. Use the Home Design Calculator, or join a chat room.
http://www.sierra.com/sierrahome/homedesign/howto/ |
Sound Home Resource
Offers articles and book suggestions for consumers who are planning to remodel or build a home. Organized into topics such as decks and kitchens.
http://www.soundhome.com/ |
SuperPages.com - Home Improvement Guide
Home improvement guide provides users with links to interior and exterior details, gardening help, and improvement journals and resources.
http://www.superpages.com/supertopics/homeimprovement/ |
Tap Direct
Features a wide range of do-it-yourself home improvement books covering decorating, renovations, woodworking, and gardening.
http://www.tapdirect.com/ |
TH - Managing Your Home
Learn what to do in the aftermath of a fire, major plumbing leak, or fallen tree. Find the life expectancies of common building materials.
http://www.todayshomeowner.com/managing/index.html |
TH - Yard & Garden
Shares articles on landscaping, gardening, and lawn care. Has a database of contractors and a search engine.
http://www.todayshomeowner.com/yard/index.html |
This Dumb House
Attempting to educate users so mistakes will not happen during a home improvement. Covers contractors, estimates, and architects.
http://www.thisdumbhouse.com/ |
Trends Home and Design
A searchable resource for DIY and commercial building, renovation and construction, with a products and services guide, and illustrated articles.
http://www.trendsbooks.com/index.html |
Which Improvements Pay Back? - HomeAdvisor.com
Learn which remodeling investments contribute to a bigger resale value for a house. Review the factors which influence payback value.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/whichimprovementspayback.... |
Windows - HomeAdvisor.com
Homeowner's handbook features an illustrated guide to the types and functions of windows.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/windows.asp |
Winter - HomeAdvisor.com
Learn how to prepare a home for winter, see maintenance tips and review a plan for improvement projects.
http://homeadvisor.msn.com/improve/winter.asp |
Women's Guide to Home Maintenance
Monthly publication provides articles and information detailing various home improvements. Learn refrigerator repair, and how to housebreak pets.
http://www.geocities.com/PicketFence/6250/index.html |
Woodlands Texas Home Improvement
Contains links and information pertaining to home improvement in all areas, including security, lighting, glass, interiors, paint, and gardens.
http://www.woodlandsonline.com/homeimp.cfm |
Worldwide Do It Yourself Council
Peruse a list of 50 books and guides from Amazon.com which provide users with home improvement solutions. Scan descriptions and prices.
http://www.wdiyc.org/wdiyc/homerepair.html |
Yahoo! Real Estate - Home Improvement
Contains resources for finding an architect and a builder. Obtain advice from professionals and find a library of additional resources.
http://realestate.yahoo.com/realestate/improving/ |
Your New House Online
Tips on buying, building, or remodeling a home, plus a directory of goods and services for homeowners.
http://www.yournewhouse.com/ |
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