Home Site Round Up
The Web is a wonderful place for home sites. If you have a question, no doubt you can get it answered on the Web – somewhere.
But as helpful as the Internet is, it can also be overwhelming! Gathered here for your Internet pleasure is a list of helpful home sites – the cream of the crop, the best of the best. This list is just what you need for all of your home decorating, gardening, repairing and storage projects. Enjoy!
Home Organizing
Home Management
OnlineOrganizing.com
OnlineOrganizing.com has everything you need to get your life in order. There
are free tips, the best selection of organizing products, referrals to professional
organizers near you, two free monthly newsletters and more!
FlyLady.net
The flylady system consists of keeping your sink shining, dressing to your toes
and flywashing (a form of e-mail brain washing). Wildly popular with a large group
of loyal flybaby followers, Flylady, also known as Martha Cilly, will help you
get your home and life in order.
OrganizedHome.com
This site has wonderful articles, tips and – best of all – tons of free printable
sheets to help you organize your home and family. This site is well taken care
of and updated often, and it shows in its usability.
Storage Solutions
ClosetMaid.com
This place has the answer to your storage problems. You can design your own closet,
find a professional installer or ask a professional interior designer about your
own storage dilemma. Plus, it's very user friendly.
Organize-Everything.com
This site has products to organize every room in your house, from your kitchen
to your bathroom to your home office. Be prepared to stay a while. There is a
lot to see!
General Do It Yourself
Projects
Do It Yourself Network
This is the Internet version of the Do It Yourself television network, and it
has information on almost anything you want to do yourself. From decorating and
design to garden and landscaping, this is a one-stop, do-it-yourself shop.
DoItYourself.com
This massive site for do-it-yourselfers includes videos, information on projects
and a community forum. Their wide variety of how-to information includes decks,
windows, brick and masonry, sunrooms and hundreds of other choices.
HGTV.com
The granddaddy of do-it-yourself project sites, this one cuts across all categories
with do-it-yourself projects for the crafter, the gardener, the interior decorator
and the budget conscience. If you want to do it on your own, you can find out
how at this site.
Home Maintenance
AllAboutHome.com
This site has a whole list of home repair tips, safety tips and more, including
how to prepare for a disaster. And if moving is in your future plans, this site
also provides moving tips and check lists.
NaturalHandyman.com
This site proclaims that it is a feast of home repair, help, humor and encouragement
– and it really delivers! Their goal is to help you find the information you need
to do the needed repairs or to find a handyman for you. From blocked toilets to
tips on hiring a contractor, this site has almost everything you need.
MasterHandyman.com
This is the site of Master Handyman Glenn Haege. You can find tons of information
here for the homeowner, from articles on mold in the home to Glenn's Gadgets.
There is also a list of product recalls for the tool fanatic. An easy, on-site
search engine helps you find what you are looking for, and if you get bored, you
can try Glenn's favorite recipes for drunken chicken or turkey marinade!
Gardening
Design
GardenGuides.com
Do you want to build a rock garden? Do you need to figure out how much mulch
to use? Would you like to talk with gardeners from around the country? GardenGuides.com
is the place to go! The only problem with this site is that you might spend more
time here than you're spending in your garden!
RebeccasGarden.com
Rebecca's Garden is a wonderful television show about all things garden, and
her site is the same. If you go to her garden planning pages, you will find many
interactive activities to help you plan your dream garden, from finding your "zone"
to 88 preplanned garden designs.
Plant and Garden Care
GardenWeb.com
The strength of this Web site lies in its active community of gardeners from
all over the country. If you have a question on the care of any type of plant,
somebody here will know the answer or be able to point you in the right direction.
ICanGarden.com
This site is a charming mix of garden articles, well-run forums, information
and live chats. If you get tired of all that good information and want to fantasize
for awhile, you can always go take a look at Donna Dawson's worldwide garden tours.
Incredible!
GardeningLaunchPad.com
This site is a launch pad to all of your plant and gardening care needs. They
feature 4,831 links and promise that 95 percent of them are content links, not
commercial links. You can't ask for much more than that!
Gardening Supplies
VG.com
This site has stuff you didn't even know you needed! From seed starting solutions
to pots and planters, you can find all of your garden supply needs here. Where else could you find a hammock
to extend the life of your coil hose? You have to see it to believe it!
Burpee.com
No list of garden supply sites would be complete without Burpee, America's favorite
garden catalog. Many garden fanatics browse through the Burpee catalog all winter,
waiting for spring. You can do the same at this one-stop garden shop online!
My-Garden-Supplies.com
From ponds and waterfalls to patio furniture, this site points you to some of
the most unique and lovely merchandise on the Web. As a bonus, you get tips, facts
and informational articles on using whatever garden supply you choose.
Home Decorating
Walls
WallCoverings.org
This is the official Web site for the Wall Coverings Association. They offer
many tips on hanging, cleaning and caring for your wall coverings. They also offer
a myriad of links to other wall coverings sites.
BenjaminMoore.com
If you would rather paint than wall paper, you are going to love this site. You
can actually view the color of paint you like on a wall before you purchase it.
The search locater helps you find the Benjamin Moore paints nearest to you, and
they also have a how-to section that gives great tips on quality, low-stress painting.
Floors
WoodFloorsOnline.com
If you have or want wood floors, this is the place to go. Learn the types of
wood floorings available, styles and trends and how to care for problem areas.
CapelRugs.com
If you are in the market for rugs, this is the place to go. From contemporary
to traditional and from knotted to braided, this site has your rug waiting.
KidCarpet.com
If you want something special for your children's rooms, you'll find it here.
These high-quality carpets with educational designs are also extremely stain resistant
for easy cleaning.
Decorating and Design
DecoratorSecrets.com
If you're thinking of redecorating your home, don't do it without heading here
first. They have ideas galore and plenty of how-to information. You'll find tips
on choosing the right colors and a whole section on frequently asked decorating
questions.
HouseBeautiful.com
They really do have almost everything you need to make your house beautiful.
You'll find room makeovers, antiques, interactive windows and more. This site
has one idea after another.
Window Coverings
EverythingForWindows.com
They call themselves the most complete window decorating site, and they very
well could be. They have tips for measuring your windows, decorating ideas and
installation. Whether you are looking for curtains or blinds, they'll probably
have what you need.
CountryCurtains.com
This is a beautiful site that shows you just what a window can be! They have
a section that offers advice and support on choosing and hanging your curtains.
Plus, their online catalog is stunning!
Accessories
Pier1.com
No list of home accessories is complete without Pier 1. Not only do they have
everything under the sun, but thesite is almost as fun to visit as the store is! They boast a bridal registry,
sales and events and even a clearance area.
AvalonGarden.com
The link may say garden, but there is so much more to the site. Lovely things,
like copper andiron sets, unique mail boxes and some of the most beautiful door
knockers you have ever laid eyes on, make this Web site a must-see.
Trends-N-Treasures.com
If you are looking for home decor items, it doesn't get any better than this.
They have stunningly beautiful accessories for very reasonable prices. Some of
their items include European tapestries, lamps and lighting and candles and accessories.
Furniture
Furniture.com
Not only is this site one of the most extensive furniture sites on the Web, it's
also a storehouse for design and style advice. The online magazine has numerous
articles on home decorating that will help you furnish every room in your home.
AshleyFurniture.com
From bedroom furniture to dining rooms sets, this site makes looking at furniture
a joy – with no high-pressure sales! Once you are finished drooling over all the
lovely furniture, you can search to find the dealer closest to your home.
Thomasville.com
Thomasville has some of the loveliest furniture you can buy, and their Web site
showcases it beautifully. Easy to navigate and wonderful to look at, their site
is a must-see for anyone interested in purchasing home furniture.
DoItYourself.com
This massive site for do-it-yourselfers includes videos, information on projects
and a community forum. Their wide variety of how-to information includes decks,
windows, brick and masonry, sunrooms and hundreds of other choices.
HGTV.com
The granddaddy of do-it-yourself project sites, this one cuts across all categories
with do-it-yourself projects for the crafter, the gardener, the interior decorator
and the budget conscience. If you want to do it on your own, you can find out
how at this site.
Home Maintenance
AllAboutHome.com
This site has a whole list of home repair tips, safety tips and more, including
how to prepare for a disaster. And if moving is in your future plans, this site
also provides moving tips and check lists.
NaturalHandyman.com
This site proclaims that it is a feast of home repair, help, humor and encouragement
– and it really delivers! Their goal is to help you find the information you need
to do the needed repairs or to find a handyman for you. From blocked toilets to
tips on hiring a contractor, this site has almost everything you need.
MasterHandyman.com
This is the site of Master Handyman Glenn Haege. You can find tons of information
here for the homeowner, from articles on mold in the home to Glenn's Gadgets.
There is also a list of product recalls for the tool fanatic. An easy, on-site
search engine helps you find what you are looking for, and if you get bored, you
can try Glenn's favorite recipes for drunken chicken or turkey marinade!
Gardening
Design
GardenGuides.com
Do you want to build a rock garden? Do you need to figure out how much mulch
to use? Would you like to talk with gardeners from around the country? GardenGuides.com
is the place to go! The only problem with this site is that you might spend more
time here than you're spending in your garden!
RebeccasGarden.com
Rebecca's Garden is a wonderful television show about all things garden, and
her site is the same. If you go to her garden planning pages, you will find many
interactive activities to help you plan your dream garden, from finding your "zone"
to 88 preplanned garden designs.
Plant and Garden Care
GardenWeb.com
The strength of this Web site lies in its active community of gardeners from
all over the country. If you have a question on the care of any type of plant,
somebody here will know the answer or be able to point you in the right direction.
ICanGarden.com
This site is a charming mix of garden articles, well-run forums, information
and live chats. If you get tired of all that good information and want to fantasize
for awhile, you can always go take a look at Donna Dawson's worldwide garden tours.
Incredible!
GardeningLaunchPad.com
This site is a launch pad to all of your plant and gardening care needs. They
feature 4,831 links and promise that 95 percent of them are content links, not
commercial links. You can't ask for much more than that!
Gardening Supplies
VG.com
This site has stuff you didn't even know you needed! From seed starting solutions
to pots and planters, you can find all of your garden supply needs here. Where else could you find a hammock
to extend the life of your coil hose? You have to see it to believe it!
Burpee.com
No list of garden supply sites would be complete without Burpee, America's favorite
garden catalog. Many garden fanatics browse through the Burpee catalog all winter,
waiting for spring. You can do the same at this one-stop garden shop online!
My-Garden-Supplies.com
From ponds and waterfalls to patio furniture, this site points you to some of
the most unique and lovely merchandise on the Web. As a bonus, you get tips, facts
and informational articles on using whatever garden supply you choose.
Home Decorating
Walls
WallCoverings.org
This is the official Web site for the Wall Coverings Association. They offer
many tips on hanging, cleaning and caring for your wall coverings. They also offer
a myriad of links to other wall coverings sites.
BenjaminMoore.com
If you would rather paint than wall paper, you are going to love this site. You
can actually view the color of paint you like on a wall before you purchase it.
The search locater helps you find the Benjamin Moore paints nearest to you, and
they also have a how-to section that gives great tips on quality, low-stress painting.
Floors
WoodFloorsOnline.com
If you have or want wood floors, this is the place to go. Learn the types of
wood floorings available, styles and trends and how to care for problem areas.
CapelRugs.com
If you are in the market for rugs, this is the place to go. From contemporary
to traditional and from knotted to braided, this site has your rug waiting.
KidCarpet.com
If you want something special for your children's rooms, you'll find it here.
These high-quality carpets with educational designs are also extremely stain resistant
for easy cleaning.
Decorating and Design
DecoratorSecrets.com
If you're thinking of redecorating your home, don't do it without heading here
first. They have ideas galore and plenty of how-to information. You'll find tips
on choosing the right colors and a whole section on frequently asked decorating
questions.
HouseBeautiful.com
They really do have almost everything you need to make your house beautiful.
You'll find room makeovers, antiques, interactive windows and more. This site
has one idea after another.
Window Coverings
EverythingForWindows.com
They call themselves the most complete window decorating site, and they very
well could be. They have tips for measuring your windows, decorating ideas and
installation. Whether you are looking for curtains or blinds, they'll probably
have what you need.
CountryCurtains.com
This is a beautiful site that shows you just what a window can be! They have
a section that offers advice and support on choosing and hanging your curtains.
Plus, their online catalog is stunning!
Accessories
Pier1.com
No list of home accessories is complete without Pier 1. Not only do they have
everything under the sun, but the site is almost as fun to visit as the store is! They boast a bridal registry,
sales and events and even a clearance area.
AvalonGarden.com
The link may say garden, but there is so much more to the site. Lovely things,
like copper andiron sets, unique mail boxes and some of the most beautiful door
knockers you have ever laid eyes on, make this Web site a must-see.
Trends-N-Treasures.com
If you are looking for home decor items, it doesn't get any better than this.
They have stunningly beautiful accessories for very reasonable prices. Some of
their items include European tapestries, lamps and lighting and candles and accessories.
Furniture
Furniture.com
Not only is this site one of the most extensive furniture sites on the Web, it's
also a storehouse for design and style advice. The online magazine has numerous
articles on home decorating that will help you furnish every room in your home.
AshleyFurniture.com
From bedroom furniture to dining rooms sets, this site makes looking at furniture
a joy – with no high-pressure sales! Once you are finished drooling over all the
lovely furniture, you can search to find the dealer closest to your home.
Thomasville.com
Thomasville has some of the loveliest furniture you can buy, and their Web site
showcases it beautifully. Easy to navigate and wonderful to look at, their site
is a must-see for anyone interested in purchasing home furniture.
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