The “do it yourself” movement has gained momentum over the past 5 years. Where possible and if you have the time, it may not be necessary to call upon a builder or tradesman to fit blinds, build a partition wall or fit a sink. Below are the best 100 blogs for home improvement that provide inspiration, design ideas, advice, and much more from those just starting out or those that have a lifetime of experience.

 

Read these blogs for ideas on how to get started, continue, or finish a home improvement project.

 

1. Rate My Space: This comprehensive site allows visitors to upload photos of their home improvement projects, have them rated, rate others, or even watch makeovers in progress. You can view spaces by most recent, top rated, or most viewed.

 

2. Houseblogs.net: A community of bloggers post everything on home improvement, from design to the finished product. Read a ton of established blogs or start your own.

 

3. DIY Job: The blog gathers posts from loads of other DIY blogs and lists them here. View a video, read an entry, or even write a story of your own.

 

4. BBC Homes: Get a ton of inspiring ideas from home builders in the United Kingdom. You can also get advice on safety and which tool goes with which project.

 

5. Enon Hall: This is a historic home that was built in 1762 and is in the process of restoration. Follow the journey, read more about this historic home, or view the stunning “before gallery.”

 

6. Boston Home Improvement Blog: Melanie Zoltan blogs about cool products that make your home run better and more efficient. Recent entries dealt with housing trends, reel lawn mowers, and consignment shops.

 

7. DIY Loft Conversion: Anyone looking for inspiration with a loft or small space should visit this blog. Andy is just finishing the conversion of his loft and tells all.

 

8. DIY & Decor: Get inspiring ideas for the interior of your home including reviews, best buys, tips, and even projects for couples. You can also get information on crafts, flooring, gardening, repair, and more.

 

9. Home Suite Homes: Visit here for inspiration and guidance for achieving the perfect home environment. Get ideas for furniture, garden, home maintenance, and even an inspirational gallery.

 

10. 1912 Bungalow: Follow this couple’s six year journey to restore this classic home, complete with pictures. You can read the diary, get inspiration, or even a how to guide.

 

11. Chicago 2-Flat: Read the adventures of Steve and Jocelyn’s improvement of a Chicago style two-flat. A recent entry dealt with building your own kitchen table.

 

12. Fixer-Upper: Follow Mindy as she renovates and restores a Victorian home. Get inspiration for different rooms, read the diary, how to guides, and even information on major projects.

 

13. The Petch House: Greg blogs about restoring an 1895 Victorian home. Get project updates, before and after shots, or choose an entry by one of the many labels.

 

14. Apartment Therapy: Need inspiration on an apartment or small space? Then visit this site for a ton of décor and improvement ideas.

 

15. Floors, Walls & Ceilings: Get inspirational and budget friendly decorating ideas and tips for home improvement. A recent entry dealt with a kitchen redesign.

 

16. Hooked on Houses: This blogger is obsessed with homes and regularly posts favorite pictures. A recent entry dealt with the home of Diane Keaton and featured photos of both the inside and outside.

 

17. IKEA Hacker: Anyone thinking of using the store in their home improvement should visit this site for tons of tips. An interesting tip showed how you can turn a simple piece of furniture into a discrete litter box for your cat.

 

18. A Constructed Life: Liz blogs about remodeling an entire house, staying sane, and having a life. Entries deal with kitchen remodeling, hardwood floors, and musings.

 

19. Area Rugs Blogs: Need inspiration for making those floors stand out? Visit this blog complete with tips for rugs for kids, tips for choosing, and even green minded rugs.

 

20. The Building Brows: This family of eight is living in a mobile home until their house is complete. Learn how they are doing it and staying debt-free.

 

21. House In Progress: This remodel includes the bedroom, bathroom, wiring, laundry chute, living room, nursery, and front door. Get before and after shots, progress meters, and more.

 

22. This Old Crack House: Join Gary and his family as the move from log house to farmhouse to townhouse to apartment house to crack house. The blog gives the best and worst of all the homes.

 

23. The Devil Queen: Read the story of how John and his wife sold their soul to try and save a Queen Anne Victorian. A recent entry dealt with the ups and downs of $1.00 houses.

 

24. Expiration Dates: This blogger started writing in 2003 focusing on the experience of house building. With the project nearly completed, you can read how they did it, along with tips and advice.

 

25. Home Improvement Ninja: Tom is battling with his century old townhouse. See what has been done, what needs to done, and more.

 

26. House Made: Read how Beth and Meredith remodeled a 1922 Pueblo Spanish bungalow, complete with pictures. Most posts center on the exterior, landscaping, and random stuff.

 

27. Crazy Stables: Follow the blogger on a journey to fix up her Brooklyn home. In addition to home improvement, Brenda also posts on things that interest her.

 

28. Cincinnati Cape Cod: Kasmira is improving her home in Cincinnati and has just recently completed her kitchen. She includes many photos from her interior and garden.

 

29. Camping with a Mortgage: These bloggers attempt to rehabilitate an 1881 Italianate home. Last updated in 2007, you can still get information on remodeling for closets, kitchen, and floors.

 

30. TayMic Harris: A couple chronicles the construction of their dream home in Massachusetts. Completed in late 2008, you can get useful ideas for home improvement.

 

31. 33 Orchard: A couple has purchased a home at 33 Orchard. Although they just about finished in 2007, it is still a great visit for inspiring ideas for those who do it themselves.

Best Building Plans and Design Blogs

 

Before tackling the massive task of home improvement, visit these sites for the best in plans and design.

32. Charles & Hudson: Get ideas for design, architecture, and more on this site. A recent entry dealt with garage design.

 

33. New Construction Advice: Bill is a construction expert and gives advice for starting a new home. You can get advice on buying land, framing, and even a Q & A.

 

34. DIY Home Improvement Help: Visit this blog for a ton of DIY advice, including pictures of designs and projects in the works. Categories range from asbestos to hurricane repair, with plenty of helpful pictures.

 

35. S.R. Clarke Construction: This blog tracks the progress of upcoming projects and is useful for those looking to see how the pros plan. Get planning tips for real estate, architecture, and engineering.

 

36. A Daily Dose Of Architecture: John posts his favorite images mostly from New York city. Get planning ideas from some of the most beautiful homes and buildings in the world, along with his favorite decorations.

 

37. Attic Insulation: Before you build that attic, make sure to get proper information on insulation. Learn how to avoid asbestos, cut your energy bills, and install all on one site.

 

38. Luxury Housing Trends: Get the latest in trends and ideas for designing the inside or outside of the home. Choose entries by most read, discussed, and rated.

 

39. Inhabitat: This blog believes design will save the world. Get information on architecture, interiors, products, technology, and more.

 

40. Pruned: Get also sorts of planning ideas and design for the exterior on this massive blog. It includes stunning photos, recommendations, and much more.

 

41. Furniture Fashion: Get an array of ideas for home design, with furniture and fixtures in mind. With all rooms and homes in mind, a recent entry took a look at futuristic sink designs.

 

42. Best Houses and Homes Design: This blog gathers the best in home design and lists them here. You can get information on beach houses, glass homes, modern, and much more.

 

43. Best House Design: Visit here for new house plans, modular homes, beach houses, cabin plans, and even a 3D home. Popular homes include a Catshill Mountain House and Warringah House.

 

44. House Design News: Get the latest news on luxury homes that are being built or completed. You can also get tons of photos on various projects.

 

Best Blogs for Home Improvement Advice

Hate having to pay a contractor for their time and advice? Then visit these blogs by a variety of professionals for how to guides, step by step instructions on tons of projects, and much more.

 

45. On The Level: Master of home improvement Bob Vila and other bloggers give many useful tips. You can also join the community, look at real estate, and find products.

 

46. Home Construction Improvement: Visit here for expert advice on design, landscaping, mechanical, structure, and tools. The latest entry focused on metal stud framing and insulation.

 

47. One Project Closer: A team of experts blogs on all things involving home repair. Visit here for buying tips, baby proofing, read a community blog, or get information on free tools.

 

48. Diva Toolbox: With a special section for home, you can get entries on home improvement, landscaping, repair, and more from the woman’s point of view. There are also sections for money, business, career, and family.

 

49. Grynx: This blog focuses on DIY’s, how-to’s, hacks, and other fun projects. Most popular articles include liquid spills, a wall laptop, and building a Skype phone.

 

50. Home Remodeling & Construction Blog: This construction company works in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. It is full of tips for the interior and exterior of your home, and a recent entry gives expert advice on when to get a new roof.

 

51. Handyman And Home Repair Professionals: This professional has been in the business for over 36 years and contains stories, instructions, pictures, and more. Recent entries dealt with the life span of common household items.

 

52. Let’s Blog Construction: Expert DIYers will love this blog for its step by step instructions on complex projects. Recent entries dealt with concrete stamps and grout pumps.

 

53. Ask the Builder: Tim Carter is a newspaper columnist and regularly answers DIY questions. Get tips for kitchens, bathrooms, remodeling, new construction, or even watch a video.

 

54. Home DIY Tips: In addition to tips for home and garden DIY, you can also get news and articles. The last few posts were on maintaining lawn and cleaning tools.

 

55. Tips For Home Construction: Blogger85 shares thoughts on construction, particularly for the home. Features advice and tips for what you can do, and equally what you shouldn’t.

 

56. DIY Doctor: If you do DIY and live in the UK, then this site is for you. Get tips and advice for projects, cheap tools, answers to common questions, and even enter a DIY competition.

 

57. I Can Fix Up My Home: This blog focuses on home improvement, repair, and energy efficiency. Entries include topics such as radiant barrier foil, a silent entrance, and porch roof.

 

58. Re Do It Yourself: This team of bloggers give advice on many typical remodeling projects. They include kitchen fitting, many product reviews, stripping wallpapers, and adding a television to your bath.

 

59. MyContractorOnline: The blog tells readers about home improvement through the eyes of someone who does it for a living. A recent entry dealt with installing a garage door yourself.

 

60. Calfinder Remodeling Blog: This blog answers readers questions on all aspects of home improvement. Popular entries include updating the bathroom shower, hidden costs of bedroom remodeling, and energy efficient windows.

 

61. Home Improvement Blog: Created in 2006, this blog provides valuable installation instructions, support, and resources for those who seek the information. They recently tackled the task of kitchen cabinets.

 

62. Howsed: Visit this blog for DIY tips on carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and tiling. Recent entries dealt with adding an outlet and finishing a garage.

 

63. Renovation 101: This blog is an online classroom for home remodeling tips and ideas. Get guides for everything from the basics to more complex projects, along with lessons learned.

 

64. ToolmanNet.com: Advice for home improvement includes tips for the bathroom, kitchen, remodeling, and more. Although they haven’t posted in a while, the latest entry showed how to install a ceramic floor.

 

65. Builders Share: Handyman has stopped blogging to continue a renovation project, but still gives useful tips for DIY. He also has links to deals, a buying guide, and a special section for mistakes.

 

Best Home Improvement Podcasts and Videos

Get the best in audio and video for projects ranging from the simple to the monstrous.

 

66. Bob Vila: Bob and others join forces to bring you a ton of home improvement videos from A to Z. Get videos with tips, step by step guides, and even advice from Bob himself.

 

67. Lowe’s Channel: A leader in home improvement, Lowe’s has over 150 videos for home improvement. Playlists show you how to build a deck, grow a garden, and give tons of creative ideas.

 

68. The Handyguys Podcast: These handymen work together to show others how to complete the honey do list. With 64 episodes and counting, you can get tips on hardwood floors, inspections, and most importantly, how to avoid costly mistakes.

 

69. HomeTime: This popular show has been on the air for 23 years and is hosted by Dean Johnson. You can get a ton of clips on how to including drum sanders, installing drywall, and floating floors.

 

70. 4Homes: This site is based in the UK and offers videos on renovation, landscaping, and expert advice. There is even the option to upload photos of your space and have others rate it.

 

71. Fine Home Building: This collection of videos show viewers tips, tools, designs, materials, and more. You can also get links to useful blogs, guides, and tutorials.

 

72. Tool Talk Podcast: With 53 episodes and counting, this podcast is ideal for the tool minded. Episodes include old hardware stores, listener calls, pointless tools, and more.

 

73. One Beer Projects: Run by the same site as Tool Talk, this podcast lives up to its name. Get instructions for projects such as wood surfaces, fence staining, brake jobs, and fixing a toilet.

 

74. DIY TV: This leading channel contains tons of shows for the DIY minded. Get videos on projects, along with many related links.

 

75. DL.TV: Anyone looking to add technology to their home improvements should visit this podcast by techs for techs. A popular entry shows viewers how to buy an HDTV.

 

76. This Old House: A leading home improvement publication, This Old House allows you to browse through a ton of how to videos including foundation, cabinets, crown molding, and much more. You can also get information on planning, repairs, tools, and advice.

 

77. The Money Pit: This site contains many videos and podcasts on home improvement. You can also find a great deal of useful articles, tips, and more.

 

78. Ask The Decorator: This internet show follows professional designer Meghan Carter across the nation as she finds the best in tips and products for design. In addition to the videos, you can also read her blog.

 

79. Image Home Improvement LIVE: Steve is a contractor from Arizona and hosted a series of home improvement podcasts on this two year show. In addition to valuable tips, there are also interviews with many home improvement specialists.

 

80. Popular Mechanics TV: Not just for gear heads, you can also find a host of home improvement videos. You can get how to guides for drywall, plywood, concrete, and more.

 

81. Home Wizards: Cindy Dole hosts this program full of ideas, inspiration, techniques, and trends. You can also read her blog or visit the radio station.

 

Best Home Improvement Specialty Blogs

These blogs were written with a specific home improvement topic in mind.

 

82. Ask A Plumber: Home owners looking for plumbing help can visit here for forums, FAQs, and free plumbing advice. You can also get help for finding a plumber in your area.

 

83. Ask The Electrician: Dave is a licensed electrical contractor. You can get tons of diagrams, tips, safety advice, and much more.

 

84. Home Theater System Advice: Looking to install a home theater as part of your remodeling? Then visit here for the best tips in television, audio, DVR, an FAQ, and much more.

 

85. Lighting Blog: Get tons of information on lighting and ceiling fans from this blog. You can learn to spot and troubleshoot problems, along with product recommendations.

 

86. The Happy Shower: Get advice and ideas for showers, bathtubs, and luxury bathroom design. Post include steam showers, concealed cabinets, and tips for remodeling a small bathroom.

 

87. Baby Bedding: Need to build a nursery or update an old one? Then visit this site for tips on design, decoration, and product recommendations.

 

88. 1800 AnyTyme: Get DIY guides for plumbing, heating, electrical, and air conditioning. A recent entry showed how to save money on electrical bills.

 

89. That Painter Lady: Debra shows you how to “get your paint on” with videos and tips of the week. Read information on distressing, choosing colors, and painting a variety of rooms in your home.

 

90. Green Home Blog: If you think going green can be difficult, then visit this blog for tips from well known experts. Of note is the top ten tips for going green entry.

 

91. Green Home: This one of a kind home is being built by HGTV. You can track its progress and get environmentally friendly tips for your own home.

 

92. Today’s Green Construction: Todd is a principal engineer in New Hampshire and shares his experiences with green construction. Recent entries dealt with solar power outrage and a blower door test.

 

93. The Safety Blog: Visit here for information on safety around vehicles, equipment, repair, and more. They recently even asked their readers for questions regarding safety topics they are interested in.

 

94. Kymberly’s Blog: Kymberly is part of a plumbing company in Westchester, NY and offers advice to those seeking plumbing help. You can also get links for help with bathrooms, kitchens, a gallery, and even videos.

 

95. The Internet Electrician: Terry Peterman is a professional electrician and offers advice and instruction on home wiring projects. The blog is designed to share his knowledge and experience with the do-it-yourself type.

 

96. Ez DIY Electricity: Wayne Gilchrist is a Montana licensed master electrician with over 22 years of experience in the electrical trade. He offers DIY electrical wiring help, answers to electrical questions, articles, eBooks, and videos.

 

97. Toolmonger: Whether looking for a specific one or share a love of all tools, this blog is for you. Get product reviews, recommendations, and more.

 

98. The Solar DIY Blog: Interested in solar projects for your home? Then visit this blog for information on costs and DIY, along with an instructional video.

 

99. Women in Woodworking: This site is full of tips for the woodworker. You can also join a forum or view the gallery for more ideas.

 

100. Find Any Floor: A community of bloggers write on all things floor related. Learn how to install many different types of floors, along with recommendations.

 

Anyone with a little time, money, and a desire to improve their home will find lots of useful information on the above top 100 DIY blogs.

 

Article written by By L. Fabry at CMD

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