Use this library resource to find step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and more. This is an excellent resource for the do-it-yourself mechanic, but comprehensive enough for professional technicians.
Learn a variety of software, creative, and business skills at your own pace. Topics include: basic Web development, starting a business, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, creating iOS or Android applications, and more.
Check auction sales for antique furniture or similar items. This is a useful resource when you are renovating or upgrading your home, especially if you are searching for new pieces or have some to sell.
Those engaged in home repairs and upgrades will find that this online resource, containing books, DVDs, recommended websites, and online resources, is especially useful.
Featuring one of the most recognized names in home improvement, Bob Vila's website offers advice and guides for many types of projects. He is also the former host of the show: This Old House.
Focused on home improvement, the DIY Network is a cable television network and website with extensive resources for renovation, remodeling, and repair projects.
Do-it-yourself includes more than just home improvement. Read MAKE Magazine and find technology and hobbyist projects of all types, including building a clay pot smoker and a digital TV coat hanger antenna.
The mission of Apartment Therapy is to help people "make their homes more beautiful, organized and healthy" by sharing resources and supporting an online community. The DIY section offers great ideas for simple projects.
Kids and teens can earn badges and learn new skills by building and creating real-world projects through this socially driven website. Parents and educators can track accomplishments and monitor what their children are sharing.
Topics on this website include interior design, decorating, and DIY projects. Homesessive features simple ideas and inspiration shared by a diverse Curator Network.
This blog combines tips, shortcuts, ideas, and much more. Lifehacker includes advice on getting organized, unique technology projects, and streamlining your life! Check out the DIY section for the newest ideas.
Fix, upgrade, or repair your home computer using these resources. If you want to build a home computer network, these books offer instructions and guidance for this task.
Browse books, e-books, and downloadable audiobooks about a variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) topics, including: crafts, electronics, fashion, food, and others. Find a project that fits your interests.
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Color Matching
Use these free applications to take photos of colors around you and then find a matching paint sample. These tools are great for designing and planning a room.
Parents, kids, and teens who build and complete projects from DIY.org can use this free application to snap photos or video of their challenges and earn badges. Available for Apple iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch). iTunes | Website
Home Improvement Shopping
Shop from your mobile device for home improvement supplies at your local hardware store. You can also watch videos and browse for new ideas.
Many mobile devices have built-in sensors that detect rotation or acceleration. This free application for Apple iOS and Android devices will help you hang framed objects, curtains, or anything else that needs to be leveled. Google Play | iTunes | Website
Check out iHandy Carpenter, which includes 5 tools in one application: plumb bob, surface level, bubble bar, and protractor, and ruler. This application is $1.99 and is available for Android and iOS. Google Play | iTunes | Website
Pinterest
Use this social-sharing site to create pinboards that reflect your interests and to find inspiration for new DIY projects. Google Play | iTunes | Website
