How-to sites can help you cut household repair costs.
Sometimes it pays to just do it yourself. But what if you don’t know how to replace a faucet or fix a running toilet? The Web is loaded with how-to resources thta can make those jobs easy. Google “replacing a faucet,” for example, and you’ll find all kinds of help to bring out your inner plumber, including Doityourself.com. Here are some other DIY sites that are worth a look the next time you need to fix something, whether it’s replacing a doorknob or installing a new taillight. You might decide the project is too complicated, but at least you’ll know what you were up against. One warning: You may have to wade through ads to find what you’re looking for.
- Diynetwork.com has countless how-to videos and articles on home projects, gardening, and landscaping, and crafts too.
- Expertvillage.com offers short video clips and articles on just about everything you might need to fix things around the house and make car repairs.
- Wikihow.com lacks the glitzy design (and ads) of some other sites but covers a huge range of home, car, and computer repairs.
- Bejane.com was recently relaunched and is a DIY site aimed at women.
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Matt
10.08.08 at 12:08 pm
One site you definitely should check out is http://www.monkeysee.com. They have thousands of how to videos featuring top industry experts. The quality of their videos is also top-notch, a frustration of mine with some of ExpertVillage’s content.
Anna
10.08.08 at 8:39 pm
Thanks for the great tip and the link! I’ll definitely have to check it out.
Debt Reduction Formula
10.10.08 at 1:13 pm
In August, I finally decided to do more things for myself instead of hiring them out. It’s been challenging, but fun. And I’ve saved a lot too.
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fwp
10.16.08 at 1:46 am
hey anna,
it’s funny that you mention the DIY network — the SO and i watch their home improvement shows (he really enjoys them), such as ‘rock solid’, and ‘desperate landscapes’. it’s too bad though, that they don’t have crocheting/crafts stuff on their network, but only online at their site.
thanks for the other links — i just learned about a cool free writing class online through wikihow, and came across a crocheted oreo cookie via bejane!
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alex farguson
03.08.09 at 3:48 am
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.