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| 3.0 | living.com | |
| This is the ideal place to shop for
furniture. Gorgeous pieces combined with savvy design layouts, make everything at
this site look good. You'll find furniture and accessories for every room in your
house. If you can't afford what you want right now, add it to your wish list.
Then before you have all of that beautiful furniture delivered to your home, take
advantage of living.com's "Room-Designer" to plan exactly where you will place
all of your fantastic new furniture or get advice from their professional interior
designers. www.living.com |
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| 2.8 | Bob Vila Home Site | |
| For all of you do-it-yourselfers "Bob
Vila" is a familiar name. The reigning king of home improvement, Bob has set up a
great site filled with information and instructions for anyone who is looking to improve
their habitat. Mr. Vila has a "how to" section that offers directions on
projects, but be aware that these directions seem more geared towards those who would know
the difference between a scroll saw and table saw. www.bobvila.com/index.htm |
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| 2.8 | HouseNet.com | |
| Would you like to learn how to decorate like a
professional, or perhaps chat with a wallpaper expert? HouseNet.com brings together the
experts and amateurs to swap tips and trade secrets. This easy to use site offers helpful
suggestions and great projects ideas in home improvement and decorating, lawn and garden
care, real estate and even sewing. You're bound to find some great advise no matter what
project you're working on. www.housenet.com |
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| 2.6 | Martha Stewart | |
| The domestic guru, Martha Stewart, has moved
business onto the web. Learn the secret to having a perfect dinner party or create a
spectacular floral arrangement. Martha Stewart, and crew, have put all the directions and
advice you'll need on this easily navigable site. If you prefer to watch Ms. Stewart
on television, you can check out her program schedule as well as view directions from any
of her on-air projects. www.marthastewart.com/nav/index.asp |
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| 2.5 | Better Homes & Gardens | |
| There are all kinds of interesting articles,
tips and projects for the home and family on the Better Homes & Gardens site. The
online version of the popular magazine of the same name has simple to follow, step-by-step
instructions on projects such as planting a side garden or decorating the bathroom. www.bhglive.com |
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| 2.5 | see my Design.com | |
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With the aid of see my Design.com you can try out paint samples and
coordinating furniture without spending a dime. Using their java
application you can choose wall colors and coverings, sofas to match the
entertainment system of your choice and with a click of a mouse see your
virtual living room
take shape. This creative new site also has a layout
program where users can move, adjust, color, manipulate and otherwise create
the perfect room layout and no heavy lifting is required. see my Design.com
has partnered with many companies in home furnishing
industry to offer you a
database filled with stores who can provide you with everything you need to
make your "virtual living room" a reality. www.seemydesign.com |
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| Good House Keeping magazine has moved from the
magazine rack to the web. This online magazine is known for its practical home care tips
and delicious recipes. www.goodhousekeeping.com |
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| 2.3 | Handyman USA | |
| "Your resource for advice on home
improvement and household repairs." There are a few good, useful articles on this
site, as well as step-by-step instruction on how to build things like sand boxes and
planters. There is not a large volume of material, but they have a great "Ask
an Expert" feature which includes expert plumbers, electricians, masons, handymen,
woodworkers and major appliance repair technicians. www.handymanusa.com |
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| 2.0 | Country Living | |
| Yet another traditional magazine making the jump
onto the web. If you're looking for decorating ideas, this site can get the creative
juices flowing. The photographs are wonderful and plentiful. www.countryliving.com |
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| 1.2 | Duke University--Interior Design Resources on the World Wide Web | |
| Duke University has saved us a lot of time by
compiling a nice list of interior design sites on the web. www.lib.duke.edu/lilly/arlis/web/interior_design.html |
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