Resources on Home Improvement Topics

Home Improvement Online Education
Online learning directory offers links to carpentry and home improvement educational programs. Learn feng shui, color therapy and aromatherapy from the comfort of your home. Learn how to select, grow, and maintain flowers, trees, shrubs, and ground covers with the landscape design program. Information on landscaping education is also included. Links to Bob Vila's home improvement site, do-it-yourself resources, upholstery information and solar energy is included.

Building a Fine Home from the Ground Up
Professionally-written articles on many aspects of home design and home building make this site a must-read for the serious do-it-yourselfer. Learn the ins and outs of laying three tab shingles and why it pays to spend 30 minutes laying out proper chalk lines. Understand the differences in type of mortar and pick the right type for the right job. Learn the right way to paint you house to avoid blistering and peeling. Watch a video on the use of a router to replace a costly shaper, or on the proper use of extension ladders. Learn to protect yourself from costly insurance claims and skyrocketing premiums. The Fine Homebuilding online archive contains more than 700 professionally-written articles covering virtually every aspect of home building and home remodeling, everything from a recycled greenhouse to laying a tile floor to the best wall bracing—whatever your home building questions, this site has the answer.

Home Building Directory Points Consumers Toward Home Building, Home Improvement Contractors
From BuilderCentral.com offers a directory of home improvement and building links on architecture, builders by region, cabinetry, concrete, consulting, conveying systems, doors and windows, electrical, engineering, finishes, coverings, inspection services, masonry, metals, sitework, special construction and more.

Drive Up Your Home's Appeal By Installing an Indoor Wall Fountain
An indoor wall fountain can be added to any room in your home. By installing one, you will not only have a beautiful accessory, but a piece that provides all your home's occupants with some wonderful health benefits. Choose from a tabletop fountain, a wall water fountain, or a floor standing waterfall model. With the wide variety of styles and colors available, you won't have any trouble finding just the right indoor fountain to accent your decor. In fact, you may be inspired to all multiple fountains to your pad!

Home Improvement, Conventions, Free Tips
The National Exhibitions & Communications Group, Inc. provides demographic marketing services and operates produces California and Utah's original longest running 3-day Home Remodeling and Decorating Shows. The site features event date and locations, as well as free home improvement information. A home improvement how-to page highlights the basics of home enhancement from fixing leaking pipes and installing doorbells to installing ceiling tiles and replacing water heaters. The virtual home improvement convention center allows visitors to view websites of the many exhibitors that showcase their materials at NEC's home shows.