| The_Fix_Chicks Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums. |
| Freddy_Fix_It Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task. |
| HammerZone_com Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects. |
| Handyman_Club_of_America Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter. |
| Handymanwire Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects. |
| Helpwithdiy_com Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating. |
| Home_Improvement Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating. |
| Home_Maintenance_and_Repair Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service. |
| Home_Modification_Action_Project Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their homes. |
| 411_Home_Repair Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances. |
| Home_Repair Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites. |
| Home_Repair_Stuff Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips. |
| Home_Repairs Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility. |
| Home_Tips Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop. |
| HomeDoctor_net Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums. |
| HomeImprove_com Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics. |
| Homestore_com__Home_Improvement Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics. |
| Hometime An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information. |
| How_Not_to_Build_an_Addition All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice. |
| Jackie_Craven__The_Fix Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests. |
| Jerry_Built Woodworking and home-improvement site offering the opportunity to participate in the construction of an actual online project, by joining the "team" and submitting ideas, plans, and criticisms. |
| Kenovations A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home. |
| Mobile_Home_Doctor Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes. |
| Mobile_Home_Repair Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update. |
| National_Association_of_the_Remodeling_Industry Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro. |
| National_Kitchen_and_Bath_Association Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request a free remodeling planning kit. |
| The_Natural_Handyman Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter. |
| Our_Beautiful_Home Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners. |
| Polsteins_Project_Center Articles on a variety of projects and tips. |
| Renovators_Place Guides for many facets of home renovation and design; from hiring a contractor and getting financing to budgeting and selecting cabinets, floors and tile. Emphasis on kitchen and bath. |
| This_to_That Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details. |
| Thumb_and_Hammer A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects. |
| The_Tile_Doctor Ceramic tile and stone information. |
| helpiammoving_com Directory of removals and storage companies for the UK. Offers hints, tips, checklists and information on moving. |
| HomeScape Comprehensive source to meet all of your moving needs. Find information on buying, renting, selling, financing and moving. |
| HomeServices Includes information to coach consumers through all stages of a move. Features helpful planners, calculators, tips and suggestions. |
| Homestore__Moving Includes moving and salary calculators, school and community reports and tools and planners. |
| MonsterMoving Relocation resource offers information on moving, apartments, real estate, mortgages, and city guides. |
| Moveline,_Inc_ Family of companies that offers relocation customer service. |
| Moves4U_com Offers a one-stop relocation solution. Features a directory of moving companies, guides and calculators. |
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Papering a ceiling . . . Work away from the main window wall. Mark the ceiling at one end at a point a little less than the width of the paper away from this first wall. Mark a point at the other end of the ceiling the same distance from the wall. Join these two marks with a straight line to denote the edge of the first length. . . . . . Continue working across the ceiling in this way. The final length will also need to be trimmed along its longest edge to suit the wall angle. If the final piece is much less than a whole width of paper, trim it roughly before hanging. . . more . . . 
Valve connections . . . If the valve leaks where it connects to the pipework, you will need to repair the joint. The system will need to be drained down and the joint redone. This is a compression type joint and relies upon a metal collar known as an olive to make the seal when the nut is tightened. For details on how to make this type of connection see compression fittings in the plumbing section.. . more . . . 
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