Home Improvement Resources
Here’s a list of top resources for home improvement enthusiasts
Welcome to Your Ultimate Home Improvement Resources Hub
This page is your go-to guide for Home Improvement Resources—a curated collection of expert advice, tool recommendations, step-by-step tutorials, and project planning guides designed to help you renovate, repair, and revamp your space with confidence.
Whether you’re tackling a DIY project, planning a full remodel, or just looking for inspiration, this resource page stands out by offering reliable, easy-to-follow guidance that cuts through the noise. Unlike generic advice found elsewhere, every tip here is tested, practical, and tailored to real homeowner needs.
By exploring these resources, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and actionable knowledge. From budgeting and timelines to choosing the right materials and avoiding costly mistakes, you’ll be better equipped to make informed decisions and bring your home improvement vision to life on time and on budget.
Websites & Blogs
Houzz
Houzz is an American website, online community, and software for architecture, interior design, decorating, landscaping, and home repair.
HGTV
HGTV’s home and garden shows will inspire you to dream big. Home will entertain you with international treasures and inspire home renovations.
Apartment Therapy
Apartment Therapy is a lifestyle blog and publishing company that focuses on home design and décor. The website was launched in 2004 and contains house tours as well as design ideas.
Bob Vila
Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, restoration, repair, and DIY, shares inspirational ideas and expert advice.
Books & Magazines
The Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
by Editors of Family Handyman
Comprehensive, with projects ranging from beginner to advanced
Renovation, 5th Edition
by Michael Litchfield and Chip Harley
A trusted guide with in-depth advice for renovations.
Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave
by Joanna Gaines
A blend of design inspiration and practical advice.
Fine Homebuilding
Expert home construction tips, tool reviews, remodeling design and layout ideas, house project plans, and advice for homeowners.
Better Homes and Gardens
A lifestyle magazine that focuses on a mix of home design, gardening, and DIY tips.
Dwell
Focuses on modern architecture and design inspiration and offers expert advice for making your own space a better place to live.
Homebuilding and renovating
Inspiration & advice for your building project on custom build, planning, build costs, DIY advice, and design ideas.
YouTube Channels
The Home Improvements Channel
A treasure trove of tips, ideas, and step-by-step guides to enhance every corner of your living space.
DIY Creators
DIY Creators is about making cool stuff and sharing the process with you. They show the steps, mistakes, changes, failures, and successes to smooth your journey.
Fix This Build That
Woodworking & DIY Projects, Plans, and Tools are presented in easy-to-understand, detailed content. Let’s build something awesome!
Mobile Apps
Key Features:
Create mood boards, save decor ideas, and discover trending styles. Use the visual search tool to find similar items in photos.
IKEA Place
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Use AR to place true-to-scale IKEA furniture in your home virtually. This is great for testing layouts and styles before buying.
ColorSnap
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Test paint colors on your walls using AR, match colors from photos, and explore curated palettes.
Havenly
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Work with professional designers online, get personalized decor recommendations, and shop curated items.
Podcasts
Fix it 101 Podcast.
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This podcast is great for people who are just starting because it talks about easy fixes around the house.
The Money Pit.
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A call-in radio show and podcast that is broadcast across the country and talks about almost every part of home decor and improvement.
Fix It Home Improvement.
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This podcast has a lot of different topics. It talks about products for your home and yard, and do-it-yourself home repair tips and tricks.
Around the House®.
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Certified Kitchen Designer Eric Goranson, CKD (‘Eric G’) hosts this syndicated radio show and podcast.
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