DIY Sites & Resources
I've cherry-picked the DIY sites on this page because of the
high-quality, free information they offer.
This section will grow steadily to provide you with inspiration, ideas and how-to instructions from DIY websites that cover useful topics around your home.
Home Decorating Websites
There are so many interior decorating DIY sites out there that choosing what to read and what to ignore isn't always easy. Here's a site I have found very useful.
www.home-
decorating-room-by-room.com
I secretly think of Gloria Daniels' website as
the zero-b.s. guide to the home decorator's universe. You can download
worksheets, checklists, and all manner of useful tools. Whatever nuts-and-
bolts home decorating info you're after, you'll either find it on Gloria's site,
or she'll have a link to it. Gloria has been there, she's done it, and she knows what
she's (calmly and methodically) talking about. Highly recommended!
DIY Websites for Building & Remodeling
Whether you're preparing to sell your home or just want to make improvements to it,
here's a motherlode of information that might come in handy.
www.house-flipping-helper.
com
The site provides excellent remodeling information, with tips and advice
to help you get your house looking good and ready to sell. Written by Keith
Kleinholter, a US-based, professional builder and property investor with lots of
experience.
www.secrets-of-
shed-building.com
A shed is the place to have tea with a friend, stash away
your gardening tools, park the mountainbike, write a best-selling novel, take a
nap from writing your best-selling novel, or read someone else's.
A shed can
also add value to your home, and John Coupe's professional expertise and advice
will help you get it exactly right. He's a structural engineer with a lovely
sense of humor (and a soft spot for sheds).
DIY Sites for Interior & Exterior Painting
Painting your home can be a daunting job, and while I can give you ideas and inspiration for coloring every room, I'm happy to leave the professional details to the painting pros!
Paint Quality Institute An excellent resource if you're planning DIY painting projects. The site provides detailed, hands-on information about all aspects of interior and exterior painting, including sections on surface prepping, tools, specialty paints, faux finishing, color theory, and color trends.
House Painting Guide
House painting information for the do-it-yourself homeowner with detailed
instructions and helpful tips. Topics include interior and exterior surface preparation,
interior and exterior house painting techniques, drywall repair instructions,
wood refinishing, wood deck refinishing and staining, choosing the best painting
tools and paint colors.
DIY Sites For Garden Ideas
An outdoor space, even if it's just a tiny balcony, can add a lot of enjoyment - and flair - to your home. There are even ways to create indoor 'garden' spaces.
www.rose-gardening-
made-easy.com
If you're thinking of growing your own roses, have a look at Annelie
Piccino's site - it's full of creative ideas and infectious enthusiasm for gardening
with roses.
