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Rehabbing Houses and Fixer Resources

So you've gone and bought a fixer property that you want to rehab. You have two choices. Hire a contractor, or Do It Yourself (DIY). We've assembled some great resources for you wannabe rehabbers and do it yourselfers.

• Bob Vila
  Website of the guru, the man, the myth, the legend. Learn from the master!
• Do It Yourself
  Comprehensive resource for do-it-yourselfers with articles, forums, and tons more.
• Easy2DIY
  Site uses interactive home improvement videos to help you learn to do it yourself. The guides are detailed and very clear for anyone looking to do home repair.
• On The House
  This web site is the home of our home improvement radio show, On The House, which airs weekly to more than 1.2 million listeners! THe show airs every Saturday from 9AM to 1PM Eastern Time
• Home Depot's Know How
  Has great step-by-step instructions for everything from plumbing to painting to fixing walls and doors!
• Home Improvement Encyclopedia
  From Better Homes & Gardens, the encyclopedia has tons of do it yourself guides for improvement & rehabbing projects.
• Home Repair
  From About.com, this site has some good guides to home repair projects.
• Improve Net
  Great service for locating contractors based on each project's needs.
• Lowe's How To Library
  full of advice, tips and know how for just about any home improvement project.
• This Old House
  With an extensive database of do-it-yourself articles and step-by-step instructions to help rehabbers & homeowners execute a wide range of home improvement tasks.
• American Society of Home Inspectors
  Locate a home inspector.

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