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For direct
linksto
suggested
websites,
visit
www.co-op
living.com.
Spring is here, so now is the time to shake on that winter malaise and
tackle some new home-improvement projects - whether it's afresh shade
of paint on the walls or installation of new countertops in the bathroom.
www.uglyducklinghouse.com
Follow quirky homeowner Sarah as she
fixes up and renovates her Atlanta home.
A self-proclaimed diehard DIYer, she
makes home improvement a little more
humorous than it should be. " I'm not
going gray Thatsjust paint in my hair, " is
her blog tagline. She tackles everything
from tiling over a concrete subfloor to
building an outdoor fence. She invites
readers tojoin her in her DIYadventures
and pick up some interesting homeimprovement
tips and tricks, or even learn
from her mistakes.
www.familyhandyman.com
The Family Handyman is the DIYer's
best friend , offering a variety of print and
digital resources for do-it-yourself homeowners.
Its forte is accurat e and complete
how-to instructions for improving homes,
yards and vehicles. As one reviewer wrote,
" TheFamilyHandyman.com is a very middle-of-the-road
advice spot for home
remodeling topics that anyone can get into.
They also have excellent graphics. "
www.doityourself.com
Established in 1995, DoItYourseiLcom is
the leading independent home-improvement
and home-repair website. It was
named " One of the Top 50 Sites in the
World " by Time magazine . In addition to its
broad list of DIY topics, it operates the
most active home improvement forums on
the Internet.
www.backyard-Iandscape-ideas.
comjBackyard-Landscape-ideasblog.html
Backyard
Landscape Ideas provides ideas
for landscaping or designing your backyard.
Youwill find a plethora of lawn-and-gardening
tips and advice. Youcan even find articles
that focus on patios and plants here.
www.hammerzone.com
HammerZone covers a lot of the heavy
stuff like house-siding and foundati on
work that other home-improvement sites
do not cover. Site owner Bruce Maki
patiently leads visitors step-by-step through
difficult topics like refinishing wood floors,
installing ceramic tile, framing, and
installing windows. Bookmark this site if
you ever plan to remodel a house.
March-April 2014/www.co-opliving.com
home-Improvement.com
Ifyou think you might find yourself
tackling a do-it-yourself project like
changing out your kitchen countertops
or flooring, installing a wine rack, building
a deck, insta lling a phone jack, or
making your own slipcovers, this is the
place to go.
diyonthecheap.com
The mission of DIY on the Cheap
is to share creative ideas for home decorating
on a budget. This blog focuses
on everything from bargain shopping
and thrifting, to craft projects, to furniture
refinishing and other DIY projects.
There are currently two regular series
on the blog : " Ask Five, " where blog
owner Erin, a 30-year-old Southern
transplant originally from Indiana, periodically
conducts quick five-question
Q&A interviews with experts in home
decor, crafting and " DIY " ; and " Frugal
Friday, " where a list is shared of handpicked
bargain-priced home decor items
that she comes across each week. This
site features everything from furniture
make overs to building an affordable
toddler bed . *
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http://www.co-op http://www.living.com http://www.uglyducklinghouse.com http://www.doityourself.com http://www.home-Improvement.com http://www.backyard-Iandscape-ideas http://www.diyonthecheap.com http://www.familyhandyman.com http://www.hammerzone.com http://www.TheFamilyHandyman.com

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