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The 411 on Home Improvement Projects

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This entry was posted on 7/16/2007 5:29 PM and is filed under Building Equity,Education.

Summer is a great time of year to get a lot of the items crossed off your "To Do" list.

Trying to do home repairs around your home can be daunting at times.  We all know it's important to keep everything in good repair.... but who can afford to hire everything done?

I have compiled a list of websites I thought were very helpful and had good information you may be able to use.
These sites offer information on everything from installing a ceiling fan to decorating advice to adding a bathroom to your home. 

Make sure you have a good understanding of any project before tackling it yourself.  If you are unsure after reading several articles on the particular subject, perhaps you can consult a local trades person for a small fee and still save money by actually completing the work yourself.

Remember, too, that some of the more expensive tools can be rented at your local rent-all or home improvement store.

Good luck on your your home improvement endeavors!

http://www.hometips.com/index.html
 - Home Tips is your free resource for expert help with home improvement, remodeling houses, home repair, decorating, DIY, and tips for buying appliances and other home repair products.

http://www.hometime.com/ - Your online source for home improvement, remodeling, and repair information! Here is where you'll find project advice, information about current/past TV episodes, behind-the-scenes Hometime information and a variety of products to help you with all your project needs.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/ - An excellent resource based on the popular television show.

http://www.hgtv.com/ - Another great website based on the popular television network and it's shows.

http://www.diynetwork.com/    - On Television and Online - DIY Network is your television source for the best know-how and how-to when it comes to any type of do-it-yourself project.

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/results.tpl?id1=17&startat=1&--woSECTIONSdatarq=17&--SECTIONSword=ww - Federal Citizen Information Center has loads of free and low cost brochures and documents on subjects of interest to homeowners.

http://www.bobvila.com/HowTo_Library/ - BobVila.com is ready to lend a hand! Our home repair article library is your source for reliable and informative advice on do-it-yourself home improvements, remodeling, etc...

http://www.sleekhome.com/ - Home Improvement Articles and Remodeling Ideas

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=newslettersignup.html&rn=no - Lowe's customized e-letters on various subjects. Free

http://www.buildadvice.com/ - A free home improvement resource for extending, modernizing or remodeling your home.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?pn=Know_How&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053- Free advice from Home Depot on many subjects.

http://www.dannylipford.com/ - If you´re considering a home improvement project, chances are Danny has covered it on a show. The following articles and videos and others located throughout the site cover a broad range of topics for home enthusiasts interested in improving their homes and yards.

 

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