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Do It Yourself Online Resources
| DIY.com |
| Rating : 5 |
| DIY.com is the home improvement site from Europe's largest DIY retailer, B&Q. Their site has a wide range of home improvement tips, and an entire online library of advice. All types of projects are graded by difficulty, with a 'Show Me How' series to make any task easier. Naturally their goal is to sell you their own products, but they have really made the effort to make this a definitive DIY resource you will want to come back to. |
| www.diy.com |
| BBC Home DIY |
| Rating : 5 |
| The BBC's guide covering plumbing, flooring, tiling and decorating offers articles on DIY safety, how to get a quote and find a tradesman, a paint calculator, and step by step instructions on how to do a variety of home improvement projects in the DIY Guide. |
| www.bbc.co.uk/homes/diy/ |
| DIYnot.com |
| Rating : 5 |
| We were going to rate it a 4.5 as the design is a bit dated but the content is just too good and the forum is one of the most active I've seen on a home improvement site. And one of the best bits is the way the articles link to the forum posts on the same subject. Very nifty. |
| www.diynot.com |
| Consumer Gateway |
| Rating : 4.5 |
| The Consumer Gateway: Home Improvements sites offers official advice on major home improvements and DIY from the government. This includes safety advice and avoiding accidents in the home, as well as which sort of building work requires planning permission or building regulations approval. If your DIY aspirations are ambitious, this site could well be worth a look. |
| www.consumer.gov.uk/consumer_web/h_improv.htm |
| World of Brass |
| Rating : 4.5 |
| World of Brass offers a wide range of door furniture including door handles, knobs, locks and latches, cabinet fittings, as well as window and bathroom fittings. This user-friendly and well-categorized online shop also explains the types of door handles and gives general advice. |
| www.worldofbrass.co.uk |
| Natura Home and Garden |
| Rating : 4 |
| Natura provides services for both home & garden, including extensions, conversions, patio & paving, garden buildings, water features, irrigation & more. They have a lively and unusual site (as long as your browser supports Flash) which includes some photo records as examples of their work. Based in the South East. |
| www.naturahomeandgarden.co.uk |
| Home Improvement.co.uk |
| Rating : 4 |
| The Home Improvement.co.uk site contains information and advice on home decorating and improving, with links to sites offering services and products. The site is split into sections like flooring, appliances, decorating, lighting, windows and similar, with advice and comments in each. |
| www.home-improvement.co.uk |
| Screw Fix |
| Rating : 4 |
| Screwfix is a site selling everything you need for DIY'ing at trade prices with next day delivery. Products range from abrasives to workwear and there is a message board that is broken into industry ie: electricians talk, builders talk ect which is handy if you need help with a problem or have some tips you would like to share. |
| www.screwfix.com |
| DIY Tools |
| Rating : 4 |
| DIY tools is a site that sells everything that you wish you had on a Sunday morning when your trying to do that "easy job" that ends up taking you till the Saturday after. They sell adhesives, hand tools, paint and varnish, plumbing and ventilation tools. Plan ahead, get what you need here, and spend the rest of your Sunday reading the papers. |
| www.diytools.co.uk |
| DIY FAQ |
| Rating : 4 |
| Although it is not at all pretty, this comprehensive archive of the uk.d-i-y newsgroup is a treasure trove of information and articles on topics such as decorating, home security, power tools, heating and plumbing. |
| www.diyfaq.org.uk |
| DIY FixIt |
| Rating : 4 |
| Simple, yet cute website offering information on building and repairs, plumbing, tiling, electrics, wallpapering, painting and decorating. |
| www.diyfixit.co.uk |
| Good Wood Guide |
| Rating : 4 |
| This guide to choosing timber for DIY, home improvement, self build or construction projects is provided by Friends of the Earth. Although primarily promoting the book, this mini site also offers a checklist, A to Z of wood timber and links to other green sites. |
| www.foe.co.uk/campaigns/biodiversity/resource/good_wood_guide/ |
| Knauf DIY Workshops Online |
| Rating : 4 |
| Now this is an interesting way to sell products. Teach Me DIY is a mini site by Knauf with online workshops offering step-by-guides and tips for a variety of projects including plastering a wall and adding insulation. |
| www.teachmediy.co.uk |
| HeatandPlumb.com |
| Rating : 4 |
| Offering a wide range of products for DIY home improvement from bathrooms to sewage treatment, solar heating to books on plumbing. The shopping section is easy to navigate with clear photos, specifications and pricing. |
| www.heatandplumb.com |
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Please note that the information provided by the BuilderNet web site and all of its subpages is intended to be for general information purposes only. Rankings are assigned by our Editors as an indication of the usefulness of the sites to visitors. These are based on user-friendliness, relevance of information offered, the ability to search and order online and similar factors, and do not constitute our endorsement of any product, company or service.
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