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Additions Includes
additions to existing structure,
decks, garages & pool enclosures, etc.
Major Remodels & Renovations Includes remodel of basements, bathrooms,
garages, kitchens & major home repairs, etc.
Minor Remodels Includes cabinets, countertops, electrical,
flooring & painting, etc.
Other Professionals - Architects, Engineers, Designers Includes appraisers,
architects, designers, engineers,
inspectors & new home builders, etc.
Outbuildings & Structures Includes the building of garages, carports,
decks,
greenhouses & pool enclosures, etc.
Recovery Services - Disaster Includes major repairs, repair of dry-rot
& pest damage,
recovery service, update of existing features, etc.
Site Preparation
Specialty Services - Disability, Chairlifts, Elevators Includes remodels,
installation & repair
of elevators, chair lifts, ramps, etc.
Addition to Existing Structure - Build Add additional living space to
a home.
Deck or Porch - Build or Replace Includes wood, vinyl & other artificial
woods.
Garage - Build Professionally build attached or detached garage.
Greenhouse - Build For plants. Separate category for sunrooms.
Pool Enclosure - Build Roof structure protects pool & extends season.
Sunroom or Patio Enclosure - Build Note: Greenhouses covered under separate
category.
Basement - Remodel Finish, alter or remodel a basement.
Bathroom - Remodel Create a bath or substantially alter an old one.
Garage - Remodel Professionally build attached or detached garage.
Kitchen - Remodel Add a kitchen or substantially alter an old one.
Major Renovation - Multiple Rooms Includes everything but baths, kitchens,
basements.
Remodel to Accommodate a Disability Substantial alterations to meet needs
of disabled.
Swimming Pool - Remodel Resurfacing & Restoration of Existing Pool
Cabinets Includes installation, reface, refinish & repair.
Countertops Includes installation of ceramic, natural stone,
solid surface, stone slab tile, etc.
Electrical Includes electrical for additions & remodels, switches
outlets
& fixtures, home automation systems & upgrades, etc.
Flooring Includes installation of carpet, tile,
laminate & wood flooring, etc.
Painting & Staining Includes paint or stain interior & exterior,
textures, faux finishes, etc.
Walls & Ceilings Includes installation of walls, drywall, ceiling
tiles, ceiling fans, trim, wallpaper, etc.
Windows & Doors Includes installation & replacement of interior
doors,
shower doors, skylights, sliding doors, windows, etc.
Appraisers Includes real estate & non real estate.
Architects Includes traditional & landscape.
Designers Includes building, bathroom, kitchen,
landscape & lighting designers.
Engineers Includes soil & structural engineers.
Inspectors Includes home, roof & waterproof inspectors.
New Home Builders Includes the building of custom, log, modular, panelized,
timber framed & manufactured homes.
Other Construction Professionals Includes construction managers, developers,
draftspersons, surveyors, etc.
Carport (Metal) - Build Made with posts or columns, wood joists &
roofing.
Carport (Wood) - Build Made with posts or columns, wood joists & roofing.
Deck or Porch - Build or Replace Includes wood, vinyl & other artificial
woods.
Garage - Build Professionally build attached or detached garage.
Gazebo or Freestanding Porch - Build or Install Includes pre-fab, kit
& custom built models.
Greenhouse - Build For plants. Separate category for sunrooms.
Mobile home - Repair or Move
Pool Enclosure - Build Roof structure protects pool & extends season.
Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build Includes pre-fab, kit & custom built
models.
Shelter or Outbuilding - Build Includes storm, survival & bomb shelters.
Water Dock - Build Build or replace waterfront structure.
Yurt - Build A semi-permanent tent of Mongolian design.
Dry-rot, Water or Pest Damage - Major Repair For wood, wallboard or other
building materials.
Earthquake Protection - Retrofit Retrofit a structure to make it earthquake
resistant.
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor) Substantial upgrades or repairs
for all or most of home.
Recovery Service - Earthquake Damage Removal of destroyed items, clean-up
& repairs.
Recovery Service - Fire or Smoke Damage Repair smoke, fire & water
damage to roofs, walls, ceilings, floors, etc.
Recovery Service - Storm or Wind Damage Includes water removal, cleanup
& repairs
Recovery Service - Water Removal Remove water from fires, floods, plumbing
& sewer problems.
Building Site - Preparation and Clearing Includes tree, brush removal
& rough grading.
Demolition Used even when not involved in the re-building project.
Excavation - Major Grading or Resloping Alter the terrain to improve drainage
or aesthetics.
Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping Alter the terrain to improve drainage
or aesthetics.
Landscape - Soil, Sand and Rock Delivery Bring a truck load of soil, sand
or rock to the property.
Permit Service Service bureau that helps obtain building permits.
Disability Elevator or Chair Lift - Install Creating shaft or motorized
chair substitute for an elevator.
Disability Elevator or Chair Lift - Repair Correct a problem with an existing
elevator or chair lift.
Disability Planner Specialist in disability planning. Does not build it.
Disability Ramps - Build Allows for wheeled access without steps.
Disability Retrofit
Remodel to Accommodate a Disability Substantial alterations to meet needs
of disabled.
Find a Custom Home
Builder Built from the ground up on land you own or are planning to purchase.
Find a Log Home Builder Homebuilder of log homes.
Find a Mobile Home Builder Built in factory according to HUD building
code standards.
Find a Modular Home Builder Factory built units that are connected onsite.
Find a Newly Constructed Home (New, Planned Community) Spec home, may
include options for customization.
Find a Newly Constructed Home (Older, Established Neighborhood) Spec home,
typically built after knocking down previous house.
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Prescreened Contractors
411
Home Repair - http://www.411homerepair.com/
Collection of short articles offering tips for home repair,
gardens, tools, and appliances. |
Als
Home Improvement Center - http://alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/
Resource center with tips, articles, forums, shopping
guides, product reviews, and tutorials. |
Around
the House - http://www.theFUNplace.com/house/home/
Articles on Handyman maintenance, water softeners, lead exposure,
doors and windows, and heating safely. |
AskToolTalk.com - http://www.asktooltalk.com/
Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews,
links to manufacturers, and online shopping. |
Be
Constructive - http://www.beconstructive.com
Illustrated plans and instructions for wood construction
from a simple table to building a house. |
Beaver
House Addition - http://adam_sb.tripod.com/beaveraddition/
Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition
project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions,
and stories. |
Better
Business Bureau: Home ImprovementTips - http://www.bbb.org/library/home-imp.asp
Provides advice on project planning, financing, and hiring
a contractor. |
Better
Homes and Gardens: House and Home - http://www.bhg.com/bhg/househome/index.jhtml
Comprehensive site with articles on home repairs, decorating,
and planning as well as glossaries, calculators, and basic advice. |
BobVila.com - http://www.bobvila.com/
Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library,
bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs
hosted by Bob Vila. |
Bruce's
House Project - http://www.birds-eye.net/house/
A pictorial step by step story of a very large home remodeling
project. What when right, what went wrong and lessons learned. |
Build
Advice - http://www.buildadvice.com/
Short articles offering advice, information, and tips
for a variety of topics. |
Consumer
Information Center: Housing - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/housing.htm
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. |
ContractorGuy.com - http://www.contractorguy.com
Do-it-yourself articles and videos. Contractor referral
directory. |
CyberYard:
Online Builder Calculator - http://www.cyberyard.com/calculators/
Collection of calculator tools for estimating quantities
of concrete, board footage, drywall, rise and rafter length, insulation,
paint coverage, siding, flooring, and roofing. |
DIY
Doctor - http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects.htm
Collection of articles and photographs covering a range
of home projects. |
Diy
Fix It - http://www.diyfixit.co.uk/
Collection of tips and advice covering building and repairs,
plumbing, tiling, electrical, wallpapering, painting, and decorating. |
DIYanswers.com - http://www.diyanswers.com/
Provides brief advice using a question and answer format. |
DIYData.com - http://www.diydata.com/
Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing,
painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home. |
DIYnot.com - http://www.diynot.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. |
DIYonline.com - http://www.diyonline.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. |
DoItYourself.com - http://doityourself.com/
Tips on a wide variety of topics, including home construction,
gardens and yards, and home repair. |
Easy2diy - http://www.easy2diy.com
A comprehensive source of home improvement and home repair
instruction. |
FloorsTransformed.com:
Ceramic Tile Installation - http://floorstransformed.com/
Tutorials with photographs and diagrams to install, repair,
and care for ceramic tile floors, walls, and counter tops. |
Freddy
Fix It - http://www.freddyfixit.co.za
Advice on projects including bricklaying, painting, plastering,
and glazing. Includes tools and materials needed for each task. |
HammerZone.com - http://www.hammerzone.com/
Photographs and step-by-step instructions for electrical,
plumbing, kitchen, bath, windows and doors, exterior, flooring, and
carpentry projects. |
Handyman
Club of America: Epoxy Crack Repair - http://visitors.handymanclub.com/handy_mag/article_03.asp
Article with photographs explaining how to recognize
different types of cracks, decide what repair is needed, and repair
concrete cracks with epoxy. Includes materials recommendations. |
Handymanwire - http://www.handymanwire.com/
Collection of articles, tips, FAQs, and forums for a
variety of home improvement projects. |
Home
Care - http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/homecare2/data/hc2.html
Tutorials on the maintenance and repair of home surfaces.
From patching holes to replacing mortar to removing stains. Including
interior and exterior walls, roofs, doors, and floors. |
Home
Ideas - http://www.homeideas.com/
Resource for home projects. Research projects using past
issues of Today's Homeowner magazine, request free product literature,
and link to over 700 industry websites. |
Home
Improvement World - http://toolmanmike.freeservers.com
Tips and techniques on remodeling, renovation, lawn care,
home safety, wallcoverings, and tools for the home. Includes step by
step pictures. |
Home
Maintenance and Repair - http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod02/master02.html
Advice and tips on hundreds of home maintenance and repair
topics from the Michigan State University Extension Service. |
Home
Modification Action Project - http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/hmap/
Free resource for the elderly or disabled to find out
the latest in home modifications to create more accessibility in their
homes. |
Home
Repair - http://homerepair.about.com/index.htm
Information on do-it-yourself projects or major renovations.
Offers time and money saving techniques, diagrams, and links to other
home repair sites. |
Home
Repair Stuff - http://www.factsfacts.com/MyHomeRepair/
Frequently asked questions from the alt.home.repair newsgroup,
with plumbing, carpentry, and tool tips. |
Home
Repairs - http://www.repair-home.com
Home repair tips, discussion forum and contractor search
utility. |
Home
Smart - http://www.homesmart.org
Basic tips from planning through completion. |
Home
Tips - http://www.hometips.com/
Home repair and improvement advice and tips including
"How Your House Works", a manual by Don Vandervort, buying
guides, ideas for home and shop. |
HomeDoctor.net - http://HomeDoctor.net/
Short articles covering appliance repair, pest control,
electrical repairs, energy savings, and heating and cooling in the home.
Also includes discussion forums. |
HomeImprove.com - http://homeimprove.com/
Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement
and repair topics. |
HomeIssues.com - http://www.homeissues.com/
Series of articles by a freelance writer on architecture,
remodeling, interiors, landscaping, health and safety, buying and selling,
and other issues facing homeowners. |
Homestore.com:
Home Improvement - http://homestore.com/HomeGarden/homeimprovement/default.asp
Project ideas and plans, with step-by-step instructions,
diagrams, and photographs on a wide variety of topics. |
Hometime:
Home Office - http://www.hometime.com/projects/howto/quickprj/ps3offc1.htm
Short tutorial offering tips to design and build a home
office, from phone lines to tax breaks. |
Household
Helper - http://www.household-helper.com
A site dedicated to helping the average person get answers
to common household problems. Free email answer service for problems
not covered. |
jackssmallengines.com - http://www.jackssmallengines.com/do_it_home.html
Do-it-yourself lawn mower care. |
JimSalmon.com
- Home Repair Clinic - http://www.jimsalmon.com
Home of Jim Salmon's Radio Show. Includes information
about home inspection, home improvements, home repairs, and do it yourself
resources. |
KBDN.net - http://www.kitchen-bath-design.com
Contains articles and ideas on design and remodeling
from industry experts as well as information on cabinets, appliances,
plumbing, and woodworking. |
Mobile
Home Doctor - http://www.mobilehomedoctor.com/
Short articles offering tips for repair and improvement
specific to mobile homes. Includes a tutorial on construction of mobile
homes. |
Mobile
Home Repair - http://www.mobilehomerepair.com
Advice; hardboard siding lawsuit update. |
Mr
Fix-It Inc - http://www.misterfix-it.com
Advice on home repair, home improvements and many do-it-yourself
projects. |
National
Association of the Remodeling Industry - http://www.nari.org/
Tips on planning, what to look for when hiring a pro. |
National
Kitchen and Bath Association - http://www.nkba.org/
Information for consumers and trade professionals. Consumers
can locate design professionals, research design strategies, and request
a free remodeling planning kit. |
Our
Building Project - http://www.ourbuildingproject.com
A day by day diary following the extension of a bedfordshire
property with links, tips, information and live web cam. |
Protecting
Your Home Investments - http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/6040/index.htm
Information about contracting home improvement projects. |
Rafter
Layout with Log Timbers - http://getreal-estate.net/rafters/
Instructions and drawings explaining how to layout log
rafters using a steel square. |
Remodel
Online - http://www.remodelonline.com/
Remodeling, home improvement and gardening resources. |
Remodeling
Consultants - http://www.remodelingconsultants.com
Consumers guide to remodeling and construction book presentation
for anyone contemplating construction of any kind. |
Renovation
- 1901 Denver Square - http://www.interealm.com/house/
Homeowner's account of a major home remodeling. Includes
photographs, floor plans, and history of the home. |
Renovators
Place - http://www.renovatorsplace.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. |
Resource
Central - http://www.resourcehelp.com/qserhome.htm
Home improvement resources to remodel or build a home
including home ideas and products. |
Spiral
Stair Plans - http://avanimation.avsupport.com/files/stair/Stair.htm
Spiral staircase plans for wood, instructing you step
by step on how to make your own spiral stairs. |
Start
Remodeling - http://www.startremodeling.com/articles_tips.htm
Articles and tutorials on dozens of construction, home
improvement, and repair topics. |
Suite101.com:
Home Renovations and HomeWorks - http://www.suite101.com/topics.cfm/643
Collection of short, monthly articles on a variety of
home improvement topics. |
The
Fix Chicks - http://www.thefixchicks.com/
Geared toward the woman of the house. Includes articles
on several home improvement topics and discussion forums. |
The
Natural Handyman - http://www.naturalhandyman.com/
Home repair help, humor, and encouragement through a
collection of articles and a newsletter. |
This
to That - http://www.thistothat.com
Advice about how to glue things to other things. They
are given with humor and good details. |
Thumb
and Hammer - http://www.geocities.com/thumbandhammer/index.html
An average do-it-yourselfer photo reviews of past projects.
Includes enlarging a closet door, exterior door replacement, and basement
re-model. |
Tipking.com:
Handyman Tips - http://www.tipking.com/Tips/publish/Handyman.shtml
Brief suggestions and advice for solving a number of
common household problems. |
TIPSonDIY - http://www.tipsondiy.co.uk/
Tutorials and diagrams for a variety of home improvement
projects in six groups: handyman, builder, electrician, decorator, carpenter,
and plumber. |
Wanna
Learn: Home Repair - http://www.wannalearn.com/Home_and_Garden/Home_Repair/
Home repair tutorials, lessons, guides and tips on plumbing,
electrical systems, heating, flooring, and painting. |
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