Home Repairs
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Do It Yourself
DIY answers the call for more how-to projects with easy step-by-step
directions. Whether you're creating a craft, remodeling a home, or planting
the perfect garden, the DIY Network gives you the details you need,
and the DIY Web site lets you see it again, print it out and take it
with you.
Concrete
If you want to know anything about using or repairing concrete, the
has it covered. Of course, sometimes you need much more extensive repairs
than we've discussed here. There is no way I'm going to try to replace
my roof or re-pave my drive.
Hiring
a Contractor
Your home may be your most valuable financial asset. That's why it's
important to be cautious when you hire someone to work on it. Finding
a competent and reliable contractor is the first step to a successful
and satisfying home improvement project.
Money Tips
Money-the one thing that causes more disagreements and stress than just
about any other entity. Luckily, creating a budget for your home improvement
project does not need to be intimidating or cause World War III in your
living room.
Kitchen & Bath Consumer Resources
Excellent online resource from the National Kitchen and Bath Association
includes helpful planning checklists, a guide to understanding the remodeling
process, and tips from the pros.
Toiletology
101 and Do
it yourself Plumbing repairs
Everything you ever wanted to know about . . . you guessed it, your
toilet or plumbing! Stop by these unique sites and you will probably
discover some things you probably never knew you needed to know about
saving money and water.
Home Time
Home Time is the source for information on home improvement, remodeling,
and home repair. Our web site is divided into 4 main categories: Projects,
Info, TV, and Store (more detailed descriptions are listed below).
Home Improvement Tools
Whether you're planning an addition for a growing family or simply getting
new storm windows, finding a competent and reliable contractor is the
first step to a successful and satisfying home improvement project.
Popular Remodeling Projects:
Updating and remodeling kitchens and baths will add the most value to
your home. In some instances, these projects could possibly return more
than 100% of the cost if the home is sold within a year. Here are the
highlights from Remodeling Magazine's special report.
The Old House
Web Guide
This site has expert advise on several home owner projects. It will
even help you find a contractor in your area. They have a online magazine.
Sign up and receive the magazine at no charge.
Gardening Tips
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Gardening Basics
Sometimes even a professional gardener needs a little help now and then.
Garden.com's Gardening Basics are designed to help both novice and experienced
gardeners with detailed, step-by-step instructions for a wide variety
of gardening activities.
The Garden
Helper
This Website was created to help budding gardeners discover the joys
of gardening by explaining the right way to grow plants and flowers,
trees and shrubs in easy to understand language.
The Rosarian
A site devoted to roses and the gardeners who cultivate them. The Rosarian
features articles, images and forums to discuss with other's this aroma
pastime.
Garden Web
This site is easy to use. It is regionalized and has a library. If you
can't find the answer on this site, they will search the Internet during
your visit.
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