Best DIY Home Improvement Websites

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Monday, 13 December 2010 09:31

In today’s economy people are finding all sorts of ways to try and save money, especially when it comes to home improvement. People are finding it easier and less expensive to do those home repairs and projects themselves as opposed to hiring professionals. Now, with the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to buy your handyman or woman tools to get started on a project. Luckily, there are plenty of “Do It Yourself” sites out there that can walk you through your home improvement projects. Here are a few to get you started.

DoItYourself.com

This site is perfect for the do-it-yourselfer. You’ll find instructions and ideas on how to do interior home repair, such as replacing limestone countertops and repairing slate countertops. You’ll learn how to replace a sliding screen door track and install stone floor tiles in your bathroom.

This site also teaches you how to do plumbing and HVAC which can be very difficult if you’ve never done either. This site also teaches you about exterior home improvement. Things like constructing a crushed limestone or cobblestone driveway. You’ll learn tips on decorating, painting and landscaping too. This site will help you find a contractor if for any reason you need assistance in your project. The site tells you the most popular places to shop for supplies. There are how to videos and forums on the site as well. It’s really worth checking out!

BobVila.com

For those of you who watched his show, Bob Vila talked about how you can do improvements to your home. He mentioned his web site often. He even walked people through the site identifying elements in it. There are Green and Home Buying sections worth exploring. You can also see full episodes of his show “Bob Vila’s Home Again” to get some helpful tips. They add new episodes all the time. There are community forums to chat with other people who have found the site useful.

Under the “Home Improvement” section, you can learn how to prepare your home for winter or how to baby proof your home. There are also tips on how to shingle your own roof. The “Green” section shows you how to design your home in a way that is economically better for the environment yet it still saves you money.

Handymanusa.com

This site is perfect for the handyman or handywoman in you. Here you’ll find information on how to do it all from building a deck to applying wallpaper. This site shows you how to work on your car, fix your roof, your floor, and repair your heater. It truly is the place to learn it all when dealing with home repair. You even learn about safety which above all is the most important thing when doing it yourself.

AskTheBuilder.com

This site is one that you will definitely get a lot out of. It practically has a video for every tip you can imagine. You’ll learn how to install wood beams and braces. There are videos on granite countertop tiles and the various thicknesses you can choose from to make your kitchen counter look great. This site also sends out a monthly AsktheBuilder Newsletter filled with tips and moneysaving ideas to help you remodel your home.

DiyNetwork.com

This site is perfect for contractors and at home do-it-yourselfers. Here you’ll learn how to install bathroom vanities, floors, doors, windows and much more. Check out the site and follow the link to home improvement shows specifically on the DIY Network, shows like Bath Crashers which show you how to install an eco-savvy tub hub or Yard Crashers where you can learn to install a cobble driveway patio. Perhaps you would be interested in another show favorite, Yard Crashers which can show you how to irrigate your garden. Take a look at the site for a full program guide.

Any one of these sites would be great for home improvement tips. I hope you will check them out. They’re sure to save you time and money on your next project. It’s worth it to look into them and save the money vs. hiring a contractor, besides you may have fun learning how to do it yourself. It’s worth it to try.

Sujan is the managing editor over at free home insurance quote and is also an experienced free budget planner.