The Best Places to Go to Get DIY and Fixer-Upper Information: a Curated List
Best Places to Get DIY and Fixer-Upper Information
The concept of doing it yourself sounds very appealing, but just where are you supposed to gather all of those creative ideas from? If you're into DIY and crafts, you may be browsing the internet for a hot topic. Many of our readers have enjoyed various DIY posts that we have previously featured, so we thought we'd provide this list to make it easier for you to locate great crafts and DIY projects.
Among some of our most well-received DIYs were the DIY Pallet Herb Garden and the DIY Outdoor Movie Screen. You can read this post to learn how it works. The movie screen is the perfect excuse to huddle up around the fire in the patio. Doing it yourself provides a certain sense of self-satisfaction and personal accomplishment. The feeling of looking back at your creation once it's complete. The sweet smell of success.
Frequently Asked Questions About DIY and Fixer-Upper Research
Start with This Old House for structured how-tos. Browse “How-To + Repair” to find projects spanning exterior, interior, upkeep, plumbing, and HVAC. It’s one of the cleanest places to learn fundamentals and follow a repeatable process.
Houzz is strong for community Q&A. Use the Discussion area to describe your dilemma and collect practical suggestions, product recommendations, and troubleshooting ideas from a large group of engaged home improvers.
Fine Homebuilding is built for design-build depth. It offers tool guides, how-tos, design ideas, and a gallery of inspiration. The live forum makes it easy to get advice when you’re stuck mid-project.
Because seeing the steps removes guesswork. Video helps visual learners confirm technique, tool handling, and sequencing. Search for pro-led how-tos and compare multiple demonstrations before starting.
Match structure to your confidence. Use This Old House for guided steps, Fine Homebuilding for deeper technique, Houzz for crowdsourced solutions, and YouTube for visual confirmation. Combining two sources usually reduces mistakes.
Where to Find DIY and Fixer-Upper Information
1. This Old House
Punch in ThisOldHouse.com into your browser and instantly find tons of great information. DIY and craft projects that will help you fix up your house are located under the “How-To + Repair” tab at the top of the page. Under this section, you can browse topics ranging from exterior to interior, simple upkeep to plumbing and HVAC.
Our favorite is the patio sub-category that shows you things like how to install a patio, create an open-air dining room, and how to lay bricks.
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2. Houzz
Houzz.com is an incredibly powerful tool browsed by thousands of people who are more than happy to give advice or provide recommendations. The Houzz community is one of the most helpful groups of individuals on the net. The Discussion section on Houzz allows you to ask any question you want. Simply describe your dilemma to the group and be amazed at the number of people who are willing to chime in and help you solve the problem.
Sometimes you go through a project with a small trick that will make everything go incredibly smoothly. Houzz is the place to do it and there is a tight-knit community of people who are ready to pass along their knowledge and experience. Houzz is also open to businesses and professionals who want to get involved and do something positive. Patio Productions is a proud member of Houzz. Stop by to visit us on Houzz to see what it's all about.
3. Fine Homebuilding
This is a hidden gem that every homeowner should check out. Regardless of your experience or background knowledge in construction, it can help you save time and money. At FineHomeBuilding.com there are categories dedicated to how-to, tool guides, design, and a gallery full of inspirational pictures. As their slogan implies, this is the place you go to “Design Build and Remodel.” Fine Homebuilding also has a live forum that allows you to chat with other DIY and home improvers.
4. YouTube
YouTube is a great resource for DIY information because it’s highly visual and user-driven, and many businesses publish how-to videos as well. This means you can find practical walkthroughs from pros that really know what they’re talking about.
Reading an instruction manual to put a bed together is hard enough. It’s often much easier to watch somebody do it before your eyes. If you’re a visual learner, YouTube can be one of the best resources for you to follow. Simply search and find videos you can try out yourself.
DIY and Crafts
Whether you're a weekend warrior or you're looking to gut your entire home, all of these sites have an incredible amount of DIY and fixer-upper information. Take some time to get familiar with them and play around with each site until you feel comfortable. It's guaranteed that you will learn something new. Be sure to stop by and check out our How-To Section to find some of our past favorites.
About this Post
This post was written by Cheryl Khan, an aspiring gardener and self-proclaimed designaholic. She enjoys reading, writing, and singing songs in the car while headed to work. Get in touch by sending her a tweet @SuperInteriors.
