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How to… |
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| NB: for information on specific aspects of DIY, e.g. natural paints, insulation, energy saving, woodworking, plumbing etc. see the relevant topic page. | |
| BBC Homes | introduction to DIY topics |
| Do It Yourself | US site, so some things not relevant to UK – but lots of useful info and advice |
| DIY Basics | lots of interesting articles |
| DIY Doctor | huge DIY resource |
| DIY Fixit | another large resource, with an online magazine |
| DIY How To | step-by-step guides for lots of DIY projects |
| DIY Not | large resource – articles, forum and wiki |
| Julian Cassell | ‘how to’ guides, buying guides etc. |
| the Natural Handyman | huge resource – A-Z list of useful articles, plus Q&A section |
| Wikipedia | entry for home improvement |
Low-impact DIY |
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| DIY using natural / recycled materials etc. | |
| Green Talk | non-toxic remodeling ideas for common home upgrades |
| Red Pepper | article on green DIY, with useful links, in Red Pepper magazine |
Products & tools |
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| NB: for products & tools for specific aspects of DIY, e.g. natural paints, insulation, energy saving, woodworking, plumbing etc. see the relevant topic page. | |
| Instructables | power tool repairs made easy |
| Power Tool Spares | get difficult spares for power tools; repairing a tool is recycling a tool, as they say |
| Salvo | architectural salvage – global, with separate sites for UK and US |
| Toxic DIY products | products to avoid – article on the Green Choices website |
