Home Decorating Web Sites

Need help decorating your home? The sites below are sources for more information.

Home Improvement Search Engines

• Build.com: Online directory and search engine for building and home improvement products and information.
• BuildingOnline: Search engine for the building, lumber and home improvement industries. Search over 135,000 web sites.
• BuildNet: Search their database of over 200,000 pages from building industry and home improvement sites.
• HomePoint: The most comprehensive home products and services index.
• ToolsWeb.com: Professional hardware, DIY and industrial supplies website.

Home Improvement Sites

• 101 Home Improvement Links: A good variety of home improvement sites on the Internet.
• American Society of Furniture Artists:  For anyone with an interest in the field of hand-crafted studio art furniture.
• B4UBuild.com Home building information before you build a new home.
• BuilderWeb: Directory for the Builder Industry.
• Building and Remodeling Resources: Home improvement and remodeling site for major home improvements and home remodeling such as, adding a room to your home for your new kitchen or bath.
• BuiltOnline: A homeowner's diary of the building their home.
• Construction Costs: Links to sites that list construction material costs.
• Cool-Links.com: Resource center for architects, engineers and construction.
• D&WC desigNET: Trade magazine for interior fashion professionals covering design ideas, industry news and events.
• Decorating Studio: Free advice, articles, color help, forum/bulletin board, list of interior design schools and designer showhouses.
• Decorating-Your-Home: Turn your ho-hum interiors into House Beautiful material - using mostly mementos other castaway items your already have lying around in the basement.
• Decorator Secrets: Home decorating, interior design, interior decorating and home improvement site with quick and easy tips, creative ideas, and products for the do-it-yourself homeowner on a budget.
• Design/Build Resources: Electronic publication dedicated to providing information and resources to designers, builders and owners of residential properties.
• Do It Yourself: Information, help and hints on DIY projects..
• Do-It-Yourself, Do It Right: Dedicated to individuals who enjoy and appreciate creating with their own hands.
• FixerUpper.com: A virtual community for home improvement and renovation enthusiasts.
• Fix It: Home improvement on the web.
• Free Electrical Answers: From a licensed Master electrician with 35 years of experience in both home and industry.
• Home Construction Advisors Group: A group of construction professionals helping homeowners to build their new home and avoid serious mistakes.
• Home Doctor:  Home remodeling and repair tips for home owners.
• HomeDecInASec:  Fun, Interactive Site For Custom Window Treatments - Great Styles and Fabrics!
• HomeExpo.com: Directory for home improvement, lawn and garden, local companies for Virginia and Real Estate sites from around the USA.
• Home Ideas: The ultimate research tool for your home project!
• HomeImp.com: A complete index to on-line information about the home improvement and home building industries.
• Home Improvement Net: An informative guide for remodeling, enlarging, and improving your home, lawn, and garden.
• Home Improvement Highway: Guide to home improvement information.
• Home Improvements With Help: Giving information, tips, techniques, and knowledge for Do It Yourselfers.
• Homeowners Resource Net: Products and services for the homeowner.
• HomePortfolio: Home decorating/remodeling products from high-end companies.
• Home Repairs & Etc. Information to help you make informed and sound decisions when it comes to your home.
• HomeTips: Home improvement tips and information.
• HomeWeb: HomeWeb offers great resources for home maintenance tips, decorating ideas, buying new appliances, furniture, fixtures, and much more.
• HomeWorld: A world of solutions for your home.
• House and Garden Online: A guide to home improvement, recipes, decorating.
• HouseNet: Excellent source for general information about home decorating.
• Houston Remodeling: Specializes in complete home remodeling and repair.
• ImproveNet: Helps visitors find pre-screened professionals and includes a gallery of design and remodeling ideas, advice, product showcase and kitchen planner.
• Integrity Refinishing Coatings: Supplier of refinishing coatings and specialty spray equipment.
• Interior Design Directory: Provides you with a listing of the leading designers in
  your area and shows you a photograph of their work.
• Kat's Craft Corner: Hobby, decoration and craft ideas and antique restoration tips.
• KitcheNet: The kitchen and bath network.
• Kitchen.net: Honest kitchen and bath info with a pinch of good humor!
• KitchenSource:  Directory of dealers, retailers, designers, manufacturers, remodelers, installers and other kitchen and bath professionals to help with your project.
• Local Contractors Network: Search engine which helps to find a local contractor in your area.
• Moriarty Home Improvement: Home improvement specialist serving all of Cape Cod, MA.
• My Georgia Home: Resources for home improvement and repairs in the metro Atlanta area.
• My Virtual Reference Desk: DIY Resources: How-To's/Do-It-Yourself resources.
• National Home Center News on the Web: News for the home improvement building material industry.
• Nu-Home Remodeling: A full service home expansion and remodeling firm.
• Owner Builder: Advocating for owners in the design/build process.
• Pat Reese Home Decor Center: Resources and instruction for decorators, designers, and homemakers.
• Playing the Construction Game: How-to articles written specifically to teach you how to plan and budget your project.
• Professional Builder Plus: For the residential building construction professional.
• Quality Contractors.Com: Association of construction and home improvement professionals pre-screened and qualified to save you time and money.
• RemodelingGuy.com: Ideas, answers, projects, manufacturers, contractors and cash to guide you from concept to completion of your job.
• Renovations:  The ins and outs on building and remodeling.
• Sierra Home: Illustrated and Shockwave-animated guides to home repair and improvement projects, helpful links, calculators and a tool dictionary.
• Smoot Housing Consultants: Find out how to hire a contractor and how to prevent being ripped off.
• Sound Home Resource Center: Information on home construction, home remodeling and home maintenance.
• Sound Specialty Coatings Corporation: Manufacturer of epoxy, paints, floorings and many other coating products that are environmentally safe.
• Support-Team.com: Heating and cooling products for those who want to do it yourself and save money.
• Sympatico: Home & Garden: Links to home decorating and gardening sites.
• The Everyday Decorator: Inventive ways to decorate your house on a budget.
• The Home Owner/Builder Site: Resources for do-it-yourself general contractor to build your own home, or other do-it-yourself home improvements.
• The Home Team: For improving your lifestyle with home electronics, automation or other systems.
• The Interior Designer: A source for home or office furnishing and decorating assistance.
• About.com Guide to Frugal Living:The starting place for exploring Frugal Living.
• About.com Guide to Interior Decorating: A guide of the best interior decorating sites the  web has to offer.
• TheHomeVine: Online community for home design ideas, gardening tips, cooking, wine tasting, collecting, and decorating.
• The Natural Handyman: A feast of repair help, information, humor, and encouragement.
• Timber Frame Homes: Log Home and Timber Frame Home source to building your dream home.
• TipsandReminders.com: Household reminders, lawn care tips, and mortgage tips to help save you money each year.
• Toiletology 101: A free course on toilet repairs to save water and money.
• ToolPlace.com: Building tips, new tools, contests and tool reviews.

Products

• Anita's Fine Homes: An in depth look inside some of the finest properties in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
• BeHOME: Delivers brand name furniture all across the U.S. with in-home white-glove service.
• Carpeteria: Need carpets? Select and purchase online.
• Chef's Catalog: Professional restaurant equipment for the home chef.
• Davenport House: Charming and unique home accessories brimming with English Country style.
• Deptstore.net: Online shopping for unique home decor items, gardening accessories, seasonal decor and gift items.
• Esrif's Unique Boutique: Unique gifts and home decor items.
• Faux like a Pro: Extensive information on several Faux Finish techniques.
• FurnitureFind.com:  Online source to shop for name brand furniture and home furnishings at deep discounts, with free delivery and nationwide service after the sale.
• Hardwoodplates.com: Wood switchplates and wooden coverplates in fifty varieties of hardwoods including oak, cherry, walnut and maple as well as exotics.
• Innovative Home Inc: Time and money saving products for home and garden.
• Iron-N-Time: Build your own fold-away ironing board cabinet.
• Living Country: From rustic to elegant, country designs that will stand the test of time.
• Magic Mushroom Lamp Company: Hand-crafted lamps and waterfalls with touch control sensors.
• Peppernickel Products: Quality home accessories.
• Playing the Construction Game: How-to articles to teach you how to plan and budget your project, and how to be wise buyers and managers of professional design and construction services.
• SBT Automation: Specializing in design, sales, installation and service of automatic control systems, fiber optic lighting systems, solar products and systems, and structured wiring systems for residential and light commercial structures.
• SelectStone: A quarry-direct supplier of masonry and landscape stone to stone masons and stone yards throughout the United States.
• The Internet Kitchen: Source for brand named kitchen products at discount prices.
• The Internet Wallpaper Store: Directory of professionals.
• TSI Prime: Suppliers of quality lighting products.
• Vintage Lighting: Antique lighting of fine quality.
• WarmlyYours: Energy-efficient radiant floor heating systems for under tile, marble, stone, vinyl, wood or carpeting.
• World of Treasures: New 3-D, decorative light switchplates and cover designs.

Buying and Selling a Home

• ApartmentOwner.com: A virtual community for the rental housing industry.
• Austin Real Estate Connection: Dedicated to everything real estate related in Austin, Texas.
• California Living Network: Directory of homes for sale on the Internet.
• Custom Crib Sets: Baby quilts, bumper pads, and dust ruffles custom designed and home sewn to your specifications.
• CyberHomes: Online real estate search service with interactive, street-level mapping.
• Global Homes: Real estate listings from around the United States, along with other information to make home buying as economical and pleasant as possible.
• Great Estates.com: An online directory of real estate.
• HomeFair.com: Relocation information, including The Salary Calculator for cost-of-living comparisons.
• HomeOwners: Helping home buyers and homeowners make informed decisions about their home loans.
• HomeScout: Search over 1 million home listings.
• HomeWeb: Real estate and relocation resource.
• HouseBuyer.com: Information to help you make a savvy decision about a home purchase.
• HouseMaster:  Resource for information on buying and owning a home.
• International Real Estate Digest: On-line real estate magazine.
• ListingLink: Photo listings with agent and office profiles.
• MoneyMinded: Get ready for your financial future.
• Mortgage Mag: Internet magazine with news, information, and a comprehensive directory of real estate finance topics.
• National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA): Learn what you can expect from a NAEBA member when they represent you in a real estate transaction.
• NewHomeNetwork: Find thousands of newly constructed homes.
• New Jersey Real Estate: Specializing in residential homes and property in Central New Jersey.
• Owners.com: National listing service of homes and residential real estate for sale by owner.
• Realtor.com Over 1,000,000 homes for sale throughout the US.
• RealtyGuide International: Links to millions of the Internet's real estate oriented resources.
• The Real Estate Library: Contains essential resources for buyers, sellers, home owners, real estate professionals, and anyone seeking to connect with the world of real estate.
• Virtual Relocation: Moving and relocation mega-site.

Other Home-Related Web Sites

• American Builders Network: Where smart home buyers meet qualified home builders.
• DesignWave: Devoted to the interior design industry. Interior designers and architects, retailers and consumers, manufacturers and wholesalers, artisans and artists promote their goods and services.
• Find An Agent: On-line search for real estate professionals.
• IIDA (International Interior Design Association): A non-profit organization for interior designers, architects, and industry resources.
• IIDA Southern California Chapter: A local chapter of the organization above.
• MoversNet: On-line help for movers before, during, and after the move from the US Postal Service.
• Ruggiero Ideas: The source for the best ideas in home design, home furnishings, home improvement, lifestyle products and services on the Internet.
• The Complete Internet Stain Removal Links Page: A comprehensive guide to links on Household, Laundry and Carpet Stain Removal on the Internet.
• The Interior Design Connection: A guide to home decorating and remodeling.
• Use-What-You-Have Interiors: Expert redecoration without new investment.

Home Improvement Newsgroups

• alt.home.repair
• misc.consumers.house
• Archives for both groups

Free Stuff on the Web

Here are some places for those looking for freebies:

• Fat Cat's Freebies
• Baby Freebies
• Free2b's Fantastic Freebies
• ArticA On Line Freebies
• Totally Free Stuff

Shopping

• A Village Square
• Blinds.com
• Buy Central
• Buy Directory
• Buy It Online
• One World Plaza
• Shoppers Only
• WorldMarket
• World Shopping

Safety/Family Sites

• Family Links: A collection of resources for families.
• ParentPreneur Club: Work at home and home business resources.
• KidSmartLiving Safety suggestions for Kids.

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