This category contains sites which assist with repairing, remodelling, and redecorating of the home. This includes not only its walls and rooms, but the contents within, like appliances and furniture. Sites are geared towards those with a do-it-yourself attitude, as well as those who would like to learn more before hiring someone to do it for them.
This category does not include sites which sell goods and services online (Shopping: Home and Garden), sites for businesses that design or manufacture products (Business: Construction and Maintenance), or sites offering advice for purchasing decisions (Home: Consumer Information).
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. www.diynot.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. www.hometips.com
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila. www.bobvila.com
Tutorials on the maintenance and repair of home surfaces. From patching holes to replacing mortar to removing stains. Including interior and exterior walls, roofs, doors, and floors. www.ces.ncsu.edu/homecare2/data/hc2.html
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. www.renovatorsplace.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. www.diyonline.com
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. www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
A site dedicated to helping the average person get answers to common household problems. Free email answer service for problems not covered. www.household-helper.com
Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites. homerepair.about.com/index.htm
Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes. www.usc.edu/dept/gero/hmap
Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit. www.nkba.org
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