Currents | Rooms: This House Was Made for Walking
The Walking House features computer-controlled legs that are powered by solar panels and batteries.
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Currents | Goods: Audio to Go With Your Visual
The GenevaSound Home Theater offers a tidy alternative to the complexity and clutter of high-end audio systems.
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Currents | Open: Minimalist Bouquets in Midtown
Ovando, the Greenwich Village florist, is opening a pop-up shop at W New York-The Court in Midtown on Nov. 20.
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Ordering Out for More Space
Regina and Bill Marengo replaced their Bronx house with one made of two prefabricated 18-ton boxes covered in concrete panels.
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The Fix: Secure at Home When You’re Not
Homeowners who are going to be away for an extended period of time need to remember the basics.
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Failing Home Economics
As Americans attempt to perform cost-benefit analyses of their needs and behaviors, some are practicing economies that may not deserve the name.
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Currents| Deals: Linens, Rugs and Cards
Sales at DwellStudio, Tufenkian, Odegard and MoMA.
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Property Values: What You Get for ... $800,000
A four-bedroom house near Breckenridge, Colo., a three-bedroom house in Phoenix, and a St. Simons Island, Ga., home one block from the beach.
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Shopping With Anthony Giglio: A Cup of Good Cheer
A trained sommelier and experienced bartender shops for essential bar items and accessories for successful holiday entertaining.
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Currents | Books: Kitchens That Don’t Mind Showing Age
The kitchens in “French Country Kitchens” are like older French actresses: their age is visible and celebrated.
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My Home, My Self: Photography as Art Project
Todd Selby, a photographer based in New York, shoots his subjects in their homes to explore the ways personal space reflects personality.
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Habitats: Artists in Residence
Jane K. Cleland, who writes murder mysteries at home, and her husband, a bass trombone player, share a one-bedroom apartment.
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Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping guides, product reviews, and tutorials.
http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/
Articles on pool maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure, doors and windows, and heating safely.
http://www.thefunplace.com/house/home/
Information about home building and remodeling.
http://www.askthebuilder.com/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.
http://www.asktooltalk.com/
Illustrated step-by-step instructions on a variety of projects including electrical, plumbing, doors and windows, painting, and interior/exterior repairs.
http://www.hardwarestore.com/learning-center.aspx
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction from a simple table to building a house.
http://www.beconstructive.com
Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.
http://adam_sb.tripod.com/beaveraddition/
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.
http://www.bobvila.com/
A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned.
http://www.birds-eye.net/house/
Canadian Home Builders Association
Resource guide for construction and remodeling.
http://www.chba.ca/index.php
Employment listings, forums, how to articles, and calculators.
http://www.construction-resource.com
Consumer Information Center: Housing
Collection of home maintenance articles ranging from two to thirty-six pages available for download or purchase. Most include detailed information and illustrations. From the United States Federal Consumer Information Center.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range of home projects.
http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating.
http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
DIY Repair and Home Improvement Forums
A community of homeowners and contractors sharing knowledge on painting, construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, and landscaping.
http://www.diychatroom.com
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.
http://www.diydata.com/
Forums and a large collection of tips and articles covering many aspects of home improvement. Sections include decorating, electricity, floors and stairs, home security, insulation, plumbing, roofing, safety, tools and materials, and windows and doors.
http://www.diynot.com/
Articles and step-by-step tutorials with photographs for a wide variety of home improvement projects, glossary, cost calculators (United States-based), and design tools.
http://www.diyonline.com/
Do It Yourself Network: Home Improvement
Full range of projects explained and illustrated.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/home_improvement
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction, gardens and yards, and home repair.
http://doityourself.com/
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles on several home improvement topics and discussion forums.
http://www.thefixchicks.com/
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering, and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task.
http://www.freddyfixit.co.za
Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and carpentry projects.
http://www.hammerzone.com/
Handyman club features membership fees and benefits, along with weekly newsletter.
http://www.handymanclub.com/
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a variety of home improvement projects.
http://www.handymanwire.com/
Illustrated tutorials on topics including plumbing, painting, tiling, and decorating.
http://www.helpwithdiy.com
Do-it-yourself articles cover interior and exterior, decks and patios, and decorating.
http://www.home-improvement-home-improvement.com/
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/master02.html
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.
http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/hmap/
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair, gardens, tools, and appliances.
http://www.411homerepair.com/
Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations. Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other home repair sites.
http://homerepair.about.com/index.htm
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup, with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips.
http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search utility.
http://www.repair-home.com
Advice for making improvements and design changes around your home to get it ready to sell.
http://realestate.aol.com/information/home-staging
Home repair and improvement advice and tips including "How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying guides, ideas for home and shop.
http://www.hometips.com/
Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control, electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home. Also includes discussion forums.
http://homedoctor.net/
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.
http://homeimprove.com/
Homestore.com: Home Improvement
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics.
http://homestore.com/HomeGarden/homeimprovement/default.asp
An assortment of how-to guides, with manufacturer and safety information.
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/howto.htm
All aspects of home improvement from getting a loan to finish carpentry. Humor and practical advice.
http://www.homehumor.com
Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.
http://jackiecraven.com/fixit/thefix.htm
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.
http://jerrybuilt.com
A homeowner's step-by-step guide to renovating a 1968 Cape Cod home.
http://www.kenovations.net
Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile homes.
http://www.mobilehomedoctor.com/
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update.
http://www.mobilehomerepair.com
Offers a variety of how to guides and do-it-yourself related calculators.
http://www.move.com/home-garden/do-it-yourself/
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro.
http://www.nari.org/
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.
http://www.nkba.org/
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a collection of articles and a newsletter.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/
Collection of stories and photos submitted by homeowners.
http://ourbeautifulhome.com/
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.
http://www.renovatorsplace.com
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They are given with humor and good details.
http://www.thistothat.com
Ceramic tile and stone information.
http://www.thetiledoctor.com/