Free resource helps you to do home improvement right
Whether it is a leaky faucet, siding that needs repair, or a ceiling fan to install, Home Improvement Reference Center has how-to information for you. Home Improvement Reference Center has do-it-yourself instructions on a wide variety of topics. Use the search box to find information on specific topics, or browse categories such as electrical, maintenance, plumbing, decorating, and many more.
Get started!
- Visit the library’s website
- On the top menu bar, go to eLibrary
- All databases/eResources
- Click Home Improvement Reference Center
To search for faucet repair instructions
- Choose plumbing
- Bathrooms
- Sinks
- Faucets
- Repairing faucets
Detailed color pictures accompany the step-by-step directions. When you repair your faucet, the difference between parts such as a retaining nut and an o-ring are illustrated.
You’ll find how-to videos in the Toolbox section on the right-hand side of the page.
As a bonus,you can access magazine articles from publications such as Mother Earth Living, This Old House, and House Beautiful by using the Publication tab.
To find magazine articles:
- Choose Publications (located at the top of the page on the left)
- Type a title in the search box to browse publications
- Browse the alphabetical list of titles
Click on the magazine’s title to open it. And view available issues in a box on the right-hand side of the page.
You can:
- Share on social media
- Download as a PDF
the pages for repair instructions and magazine articles.
Additional resources
Ultimate Guide: home repair & improvement
Do-it-yourself home improvement: a step-by-step guide
The Best of Ask this Old House DVD
Conclusion
Whether you have a workbench with every tool under the sun or you’re a novice at home repair, Home Improvement Reference Center is your new go-to resource!
Written by Jeanne Tomlin
