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10 HOME MAINTENANCE & REPAIR WEB SITES »
Top 10 best Home Maintenance & Repair web sites rated
by the LoveToKnow editors.
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Michigan State University Extension
This site is bare-bones; no fancy graphics or features. Just hundreds
of articles, searchable by keyword or browse able alphabetically.
Everything from how to
remove dried
urine stains from carpet to
drying walls
after a flood to
laundering
foam pillows. |
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Lowe's
Everything for your home. Check out weekly specials and their
special promotions. Their
interactive design tools will help you bring your project to life.
Use the store locator to find a location near year. Lowe's offers free
classes on various aspects of home repair at many of their stores. |
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DoItYourself.com
Rich website full of information to help you with all the instructions you'll
need for do it yourself home improvement projects. From
building
a deck to
working with
plastic pipe to
extensive Q&A
on siding. Be sure to stop by the community forums. |
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Home Depot
If you need it for home repair or maintenance, they have it. Find a
store near you with their store locator, or shop online. Be sure to read about
their
return policy and then browse categories such as kitchens, lighting,
baths, lumber, electrical and paint. |
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LoveToKnow Home Improvement
Informational articles, resources and how-tos for your home repair and remodeling projects. From
bathroom remodeling ideas to
lighting and
windows and doors, we can help you fix it up, replace it and make your
home shine! |
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DoItBest.com
Website storefront of a chain of independent hardware stores. Special
farm
and ranch section, and
wild
bird and pet supplies. Do It Best also offers special services, such as
equipment rental and ship-to-store products in case your local store doesn't
have something in stock. |
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DIYNetwork
The television network's website has extensive home improvement
resources. Don't miss the hilarious
I
Did It With Duct Tape series. Other categories include outdoor home
improvement, woodworking, tools and guide to products. |
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Ace Hardware
The place with the helpful hardware man. Visit
Lou Manfredini's
Tips from the Toolbox for ideas and suggestions.
Use the Store Locator to find the nearest Ace.
You'll want to sign up for their free email newsletter to get updates on
special offers and free after rebate items. |
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Jim's
Home Repair Stuff
One man's labor of love. Lots and lots of articles from the eponymous
Jim. Must-reads: Jim's own favorite 'universal stool'
and how you can make your own, and how to clean
The
Toilet From Hell. Even links to other home repair sites. |
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Home Hardware
A Canadian home store chain. Also in French. Save by buying frequently used items in bulk.
Find out what items are exclusively offers by Home Hardware. They even offer
a magazine. Use their handy store
locator to find the nearest location. |
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The Natural Handyman
This guy knows it all, and is happy to tell you about it. Full length
articles, keyword-searchable, and an extensive library of shorter
Q&As. Check out his
contest
page. Articles cover just about anything from concrete staining to
septic systems. |
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Amazon
Read up on how-to's in home improvement. Tons of titles from roofing
to masonry
to woodworking
to electrical..
Some of the bestsellers include Black and Decker Complete Home Repair,
New Fix-It Yourself Manual and Home Maintenance for Dummies.
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Allabouthome.com
By ServiceMaster. Advice and information on caring for your home. Valuable tips on how to
restore after an emergency, including flood, fire or vandalism. Other highlights: tips for
moving,
safety
and
pests.
Be sure to check out the spotlight for new articles. |
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eBay
HUGE selection of products for your home improvement projects. Be careful -
pay close attention to the stated shipping costs and the seller's feedback.
You'll find everything from products in
tools and home improvement to
outdoor living projects. |
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ServiceMagic
Website to line you up with appropriate professionals to do your home
maintenance and repair jobs. Has an article library for interior,
exterior, major, utility and yard projects. Browse the
design gallery to get ideas for your next project. |
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NexTag
Ladders
Ladders, tools, organize your home inside and out. Everything at cost or
below. Compare prices, read reviews. Also search for
bathroom fixtures,
plumbing supplies,
kitchen fixtures,
fireplaces and accessories and even
household cleaning supplies. |
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BobVila.com
The website of This Old House
guru Bob Vila, with lots and lots of do-it-yourself info. Huge
home repair
library that includes topics such as deck maintenance, repointing bricks in
a wall, applying joint compound to drywall corners and even an audio tip of
the day. |
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HGTVpro.com Marketplace
From Home and Garden television. Use the products seen on many of their
shows. Be sure to check out the top picks to get the best products available.
You can even find
product demo videos. Links you directly to the supplier.
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Pulte
Homes
Info on maintaining and repairing your home, from one of the nation's
largest home builders. See their
Home Care
Guide, and their seasonal maintenance
tasks. You can also get more information about Pulte Homes and the warranty
and quality they provide. |
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ShopZilla
Extensive home and garden catalog.
Huge home lighting department. See also
home decor.
You'll find categories such as bath accessories, window treatments, building
supplies, electrical supplies, home hardware and even some home organization
products to help with clutter. |
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