Other Home Improvement Sites with Useful Content
Painting and Faux Finishing Projects
How to Prep for Interior PaintingPictures and instructions for masking floors and trim before painting an interior room. hometips.com
Removing Popcorn Ceiling AsbestosInstructions for safely removing old asbestos popcorn ceiling texture. In the US, removing asbestos may only be done by the homeowner or a qualified contractor, the process at this link will help you do it yourself. nautralhandyman.com
The Painted SurfaceAn online guide for your home and office painting projects. thepaintedsurface.com
How to Hang Wallpaper BordersStep-by-step instructions and illustrations for hanging wallpaper borders across walls, around ceilings, doors, and windows. Includes helpful tips and tricks. norwall.net
EPA Homeowner Lead Paint Questions and AnswersQ&A for homeowners and renters to understand lead inspections, risk assessments and abatements. Get the facts on lead paint in the home. epa.gov
Carpentry and Trim Projects
Western Red Cedar and Redwood StructuresDesign ideas, construction guides, handling and finishing tips, grades and usage guide, and many more topics thoroughly covered, many in PDF form by Bear Creek Lumber. Also, a great source for Western Red Cedar and Redwood to build decks, fences, pergolas, as well as interior paneling and exterior siding installation. bearcreeklumber.com
Coping Inside Corners with a Jigsaw(VIDEO) Detailed video demonstrates how to cope inside corners on crown molding using a miter saw and electric jigsaw. miterclamp.com
Coping Inside Molding CornersDetails and pictures for cutting coped molding joints in a great PDF file. rafaellumber.com
How to Install Door and Window Trim MoldingInstructions and illustrations demonstrating how to install casings around interior doors and windows. Extensive and detailed with tips and tricks of the trade. familyhandyman.com
Trim Carpentry TipsPictures and instructions for installing wood trim molding around doors, windows, and floors. taunton.com
Choose and Install Wood TrimPictures and instructions for choosing, cutting and installing wood trim molding. familyhandyman.com
How to Build StairsPictures, instructions, diagrams, and calculations for building a cut–stringer staircase. taunton.com
Door and Window Projects
How to Install DoorsVIDEOS demonstrating door installations, including single doors, double doors, exterior doors, and jamb frames. thequickdoorhanger.com
Installing Replacement WindowsInstalling new windows step-by-step. lowes.com
Electrical Projects
Troubleshooting Home Electrical CircuitsSteps and tips for finding problems with household electrical circuits. thecircuitdetective.com
NEC Code Guide for HomeownersUnderstanding the National Electrical Code and how to comply with electrical code requirements. inspectapedia.com
How to Wire ItLinks to wiring diagrams including: switches, receptacles, thermostats, dryer cord, landscape lighting, and more. how-to-wire-it.com
Wiring a Hot Tub SpaWiring diagram for control panel and instructions for installing a hot tub spa. Pictures and instructions for running cable, installing the service panel, wiring, and more. spadepot.com
Solar Power for Your HouseBuilding a solar electrical supply for the home. Rob Kemp takes you thru his experience building and installing a solar power source for his home. Details of all aspects of the job. users.tpg.com
Kitchen and Bath Projects
Kitchen Remodeling GuideOverview of kitchen remodeling and what to expect with pictures. Includes demo and wall remodeling, adding new wiring and lights, installing new flooring, installing cabinets, new appliances, and countertops. TheSpruce.com
Replacing a Cabinet DoorHow to measure for, prepare, and install new cabinet doors. Step-by-step with pictures for replacing a cabinet door including accurately measuring, installing new hinges, and hanging cabinet doors. Instructables.com
Installing Solid Surface CountertopsPictures and step-by-step instructions for installing an acrylic solid surface countertops. naturalhandyman.com
SolidSurface.comSelling sheets of solid surface countertop materials to do-it-yourselfers and homeowners. Also offering adhesive and applicators to install solid surface counters yourself. solidsurface.com
How to Install Kitchen CabinetsDetailed tutorial for installing cabinets. Layout and level, plumb installation instructions. Many photographs showing the details of installing both base and wall cabinets. workbenchmagazine.com
Installing Kitchen Cabinets(VIDEOS) Demonstrating installing wall and base cabinets as well as assembling new cabinets and installing draw slides and doors. ronhazelton.com
Other Helpful DIY Sites
Home Improvement and Repair Cost UKVery informative cost estimator for home remodeling, improvements and repair projects in the United KingdomTradesmenCosts.co.uk
Guide to Eco-Friendly Products and DesignsInformative guide on making sustainable, eco-friendly choices in the products we choose to purchase and use around the home. Everyone should be looking for ways to preserve the planet and environment for future generations and this guide will help when making home improvement and design choices for every room in the house.FiveStarPainting.com
Guides to Renovation Costs in the UKSeveral very detailed and informative guides to the cost and logistics of some major improvement projects in the United Kingdom like adding an addition, building a garage, removing asbestos, and many more.HomeGuides.co.uk
Safe Asbestos Abatement GuideHelpful advice on asbestos in the home. Includes information on the abatement process, the cost of asbestos abatement, and tips on how to hire a professional to do the job right.Asbestos.com
Mesothelioma Causes"Asbestos is the only proven cause of mesothelioma". Get all the facts on exposure and sources of asbestos in your environment. Resources for those suffering from mesothelioma.MesotheliomaVeterans.org
Designing Your Own Home TheaterTips and considerations for designing a home theater of your own. CustomControls.co.uk
Homewyse.comHere's an extensive index of cost estimators to determine what you will have to spend to complete home improvements, from floor to ceiling. All associate expenses are included: materials, supplies, and if you hire someone to do the work for you, the labor cost is also included. Search by zip code to find accurate job cost in your area. homewyse.com
Remodeling CostEstimate the cost of remodeling projects including: decks, windows, roofs, and more. Search by zip code. remodelingexpense.com
ifixit.comRepair computers, gaming consoles, cameras, smartphones, appliances, medical devices, even cars and trucks using these superior repair guides. Thousands of guides, most including a VIDEO demonstration, illustrated, step-by-step written instructions and links to all the help you'll need to repair just about anything that goes wrong with your stuff. ifixit.com
WaterDamageAdvisor.comThis website offers help with water damage problems around the house, from preventing it before it happens to dealing with the consequences of plumbing leaks, roofing leaks, and severe weather like hurricanes and flooding. Find tips on how to avoid water damage to your home and information on how to start repairs, including dealing with the inevitable mold growth that follows water exposure. Also, find local listing of contractors to help clean things up if you're unfortunate enough to have water damage to your home. WaterDamageAdvisor.com
Home Products
YourBestDigs.comGet real reviews of products you use everyday, from garden hoses to portable air conditioners. YourBestDigs.com has used these products first-hand and they're ready to give you the real dope on how well they work or don't work. yourbestdigs.com
Antique Lamp PartsEverything you need to repair an antique lamp or build a new reproduction in the original style. Switches, sockets, tubing, shades, and more. lampshademaker.com
Antique Store DirectoryComprehensive directory of antique stores in the USA including all types of vintage and architectural salvage dealers. Find antique hardware, building materials, lighting, and more by searching this directory. AntiqueStoreFinder.com
Lewis BambooNursery specializing in cold hardy bamboo to add tropical beauty to your landscape, provide privacy screens, and put ornamental plants in your gardens. lewisbamboo.com
Log Homes, Log Cabins, and Log FurnitureHelpful Information and Plans for Building Log Homes. loghomelinks.com
Home Improvement Tools
Fasteners: Machine Screws and Nuts and BoltsNutsandBolts.com makes it easy to buy your nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and specialty automotive fasteners. Check out our popular hardware assortments. U.S., Metric, and stainless steel fasteners. nutsandbolts.com
Steppin Up, Inc.The High Stepper is a safe alternative to conventional stilts and ladders used for drywalling, taping, mudding, painting, wallpapering, and more. steppinupinc.com