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Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home (PDF file) From the US Department of Energy
Topics include: Insulation and Weatherization, Heating and Cooling, Water
Heating, Windows, Landscaping, Lighting, Appliances, Major Appliance Shopping
Guide, and A Source List.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/web-EnergySavers_qxd.pdf
Home Sweet Home Improvement From the Federal Trade
Commission A good overview of how
to get started. Topics include: Home Improvement Professionals, Dont Get
Nailed, Hiring a Contractor and more. This can be downloaded in PDF format and
the page contains links to lots of other useful consumer oriented articles as
well.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/homeimpv.htm
DoItYourself.com
This site has information on
everything one might want to do yourself including interior and exterior home
improvements, decorating, plumbing, heat and air, hardware and tools, real
estate information, gardens and even car repair. I find their drawings and
pictures very helpful. See for yourself at:
http://www.doityourself.com/sitemap.htm
Do It Yourself Network
Another
site with lots of information and pictures on how to in a number of categories
that range from autos and boats to Home Improvement. Caution they do try to set a tracking cookie on
your computer (adware) and the site has multiple advertising pop ups.
Home Maintenance Advice
Here is some advice on
maintaining your home from one of our recommended home inspectors Ron Howard
http://www.howardhomeinspections.com/site.cfm?page_id=9048&site_id=9230