Expert Advice

Don Vandervort, a regular on HGTV's "The Fix", offers free advice, buying guides, ideas and do-it-yourself help, in this one-stop source for home repair, remodeling, home improvement and home decorating info.

Better Homes & Gardens
Encyclopedia

Whether you're fixing a clogged drain, building a deck, wiring that new addition, or adding some landscaping to your yard - we've got the site for you. Search from more than 1,000 home improvement tips that can save you time and money.

Popular Remodeling Projects:
Cost vs. Value

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.

Ask The Builder

Welcome to Tim's Home Improve- ment centre. Interesting!

World of Old Houses

A guide for anyone interested in buying/restoring an "Old House". The links from this site are FANTASTIC and cover just about anything you would want to know.

Toiletology 101

Everything you ever wanted to know about ... you guessed it, "your toilet". Stop by this unique site and you will probably discover some things you never knew you needed to know about saving money and water.

Popular Mechanics
Homeowners Clinic

You'll find the kind of concise, illustrated how-to pieces you've come to expect from Popular Mechanics. There are sections on solving household problems, how to make your house a safer, more comfortable place to live, appliance care tips and woodworking projects.

Homeideas Applet Area

Here you will find applications that will help you with home projects, including a paint estimator, wall paper calculator, fencing estimator and much more.

Hiring A Contractor

Your home may be your most valuable 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 1st step to a successful and satisfying home improvement project.

Old House Journal