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Includes alphabetical list of manufacturers with links to their sites and list of product instruction manuals offered for download.

Directory that provides a wide variety of do-it-yourself tips and tutorials.

A broad spectrum of humorous articles focusing on pest control, stain removal, bad smells, health problems, computer repair and a host of other domestic topics.

Life hacks and instructional articles on subjects such as dating, science and electronics.

A blog written by a woman managing without a partner. Covers her trials and tribulations with home improvement projects, offers recipes, gardening guidance and posts about her life.

Advice and lists for preparing the home and family for emergencies. Written in the context of Y2K, but equally applicable for all emergency preparations. Includes a summertime test.

Collection of information and links for disaster plans, policies, and guidelines used by libraries and museums.

Wiki with information aimed at survivors of the 2011 Japanese earthquakes.

General gardening site, with versions geared towards US and UK gardeners. Tips and articles, informational resources, links to events, societies, and public gardens, and a forum.

Home improvement projects, featured products, tip library, bulletin board, designer tools, and information about television programs hosted by Bob Vila.

Collection of short articles on topics including plumbing, painting, tool usage, and other repair projects around the home.

Homeowner's journal of large, residential building addition project spanning several years. Includes photographs, descriptions, and stories.

Collection of short articles on dozens of home improvement and repair topics.

Home improvement experts feature articles, product reviews, links to manufacturers, and online shopping.

Article archive with answers on a variety of subjects including kitchen and bath, paint and wallpaper, home design, and pests.

A do-it-yourselfer's photo reviews of his past projects.

Offers advice that used to be passed down from generation to generation. Features competitions and a newsletter.

Offers suggestions on topics including cleaning tools, getting rid of an upset stomach and laundry care.

Offers little-known uses for well-known products. Includes histories and facts behind the products.

Daily features and articles from the San Francisco Chronicle covering decorating, entertaining, gardening, and family life.

Features articles on the arts, gardens, local people, interior decor. Also includes calendar and resources.

A coalition of government and industry institutions to educate people on all aspects of personal finance and wealth development, including credit management, college savings, home purchase, and retirement planning.

Information to manage one's personal finances, including investments, insurance, risk and asset management strategies, and tax, retirement and estate planning.

Offers a system for organizing and managing a home, based on the concept of daily routines and a focus on small, time- and space-limited tasks. Provides resources, tips and newsletter.

Aims to strengthen rural areas by highlighting the initiatives and projects of rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and activists.

Software package for home remodelling, interior design, decks and landscaping creation. Company info, products list, shop and support.

An artistic work about urban life.

Free search via forums. Includes tips on picking the right roommate and negotiating conflict.

Advertise for a roommate or search for a room rental throughout the US.

FairComment.con is an organisation dedicated to championing the consumer's rights for fair play for goods or services purchased from big businesses.

Consumers can access their personal credit report and insurance score. Also offers tools to find doctors, dentists or chiropractors, and research to verify professionals and businesses.

Photographic tour of the inside of the common power-cube transformer.

Resource and watchdog source dedicated to providing tips, news and reviews of penny auction sites.

A community which discusses online auction tips, tools, scams, and sites.

A directory for anything related to auctions.

Website about Chinese fashion, specifically the qipao and cheongsam.

How to look your best for less. Find out about the latest styles, secret celebrity fashion tips and discount designer fashions.

Includes bra size calculator, bra size converter and dress size converter.

Shape fashion and beauty editor Jacqui Stafford provides expert advice through video segments.

A free information website on how to do your own style makeover with a series of simple questions.

Articles on fashion, hair and lifestyle.

Provides solution and alternative dispute mechanism for consumer issues in Europe. Includes complaint form, consumer topics and news.

Torn-up application for a Chase MasterCard is taped together and sent in with a different address and a cell phone number. Chase accepts application and sends out a brand new MasterCard.

Complaints involving all types of businesses - online, offline, BBB Accredited Businesses or non-accredited businesses.

Site allows parents and students to post complaints about teachers and school staff.

Real people who can answer questions about products and services.

Aims to be the complete unofficial consumer guide to Sony electronics. Includes news, reviews, discussion forums, and product information.

Offers home electronics.

Provides product reviews, articles and advice about products to control allergies, asthma or sinus problems.

Consumer site includes product information, special offers, toilet paper history, trivia, FAQs, and related parenting links.