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Websites
AboutMyProperty
Allows taxpayers to view a report on property that they own which includes detailed property assessment information for their properties. You can also obtain a Properties of Interest Report comparing your property with up to 24 other properties of your choosing.
Cleaning and Organizing
At the Library
Books on Household Hints & Tips
Websites
DoItYourself.com
Hints and tips on everything around the home and garden including home security and safety, utilities and personal finance. ‘Household and Cleaning’ has pages for stain removal, pet care, emergency preparedness and closet organization. Sign up for a free newsletter or join a Question & Answer forum.
Ecolivinglondon.org
Ecolivinglondon is a great new site to check out for tips and information on all your daily living eco needs from eating and shopping to community programs and events.
eHow
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
House Cleaning for Persons with Limited Strength
Developed by the Lung Association, these helpful house cleaning tips for persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are useful for seniors or anyone with limited physical strength.
Household Products Database
A site for identifying the chemical content (and potential hazardous health effects) of products used around your home. “Find a product” organizes the site into categories including Inside the Home, Landscape/Yard, Arts & Crafts and even Pet Care.
Less Toxic Household Cleaning Products
This site contains information on toxins in common cleaning products and their potential hazards. It suggests less toxic and scent-free commercial products and also provides ‘recipes’ for mixing your own, less environmentally damaging cleaning products. Presented by the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia.
LifeOrganizers.com
A rich resource of office and home organizing articles, tips, and fresh, easy ideas on how to get rid of clutter from every aspect of your life.
Orange Drop
A website with information on how and where to recycle items that are not permitted in your blue box such as antifreeze, medications, paints, batteries etc.
Pioneer Thinking
Find solutions to your household cleaning problems right in your cupboards!
Cooking, drinking and food
At the Library
Online Resources
Hobbies & Crafts
Find vegetarian, international and healthy recipes as well as articles and patterns on cake decorating and much more! Choose the Home and Leisure category to get started.
Websites
Allrecipes.com
Searchable site where recipes are listed by category or alphabetically. Includes recipes, menu ideas, meal preparation tips and cooking terms.
Canadian Celiac Association
The Canadian Celiac Association website includes information on Celiac Disease as well as gluten free recipes and diet information.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Guide to food labelling and nutrition including the labelling of foods causing allergies. Contains all acts and regulations pertaining to food, plus any food safety investigations.
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
Epicurious
Menus, recipes, dietary guidelines plus links to Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazine web pages.
Food Network Canada
Seach by programs, hosts, main ingredients and more! You can also sign up for their newsletter and have recipes sent directly to you. The Cook's Thesaurus Cooking encyclopedia is a great feature containing pictures and descriptions of thousands of ingredients.
Ontario Tender Fruit Producers
This informative site features hints, tips and preserving information for our own locally grown tender fruits of peaches, pears, plums, grapes and cherries.
Toronto Vegetarian Association
News, recipes and nutrition information for vegetarians and vegans.
Decorating and design
At the Library
Books on Interior Decoration and design
Books on Interior Architecture
Online Resources
Hobbies & Crafts
Find articles, patterns, videos and more on Home Décor. Choose the Home and Leisure category to get started.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Find articles, project tips, instructional videos and more! Choose the Decorating or Remodeling category to get started.
Websites
Better Homes and Gardens
This online magazine provides information about remodelling, plumbing, wiring, carpentry, interior designing and more.
eHow
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
HGTV
Learn a few decorating and design tricks from this television station's biggest stars.
DIY Network
This fully searchable site is filled with inspiration and project ideas from the DIY Network shows
Information and inspiration for your ideal kitchen including forums, quick links, photo galleries and more.
Gardening and Landscaping
At the Library
Books about low maintenance gardening
Books about landscape architecture
Online Resources
Hobbies & Crafts
Find articles, plant care information and more! Choose the Home and Leisure category and look for “gardening” to get started.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Find Find articles, diagrams and videos on garden projects such as ponds, trellises and more! Choose the outdoor category to get started.
In My Community
Ecoliving London
Ecolivinglondon is a great site to check out for tips and information on all your daily living eco needs from eating and shopping to community programs and events.
Friends of the Coves Subwatershed Inc.
The Friends of the Coves believe that the quality of life in our community is enhanced through the protection, conservation and wise stewardship of the Coves Subwatershed. Find out about their many projects as well as helpful hints, programs and services for greening your garden.
London-Middlesex Master Gardeners
This local group of the Ontario Masters Gardeners Inc. provides gardening and recipe information on their website. They also offer a Gardeners telephone helpline service.
Websites
Canadian Botanical Association
Provides information on plants, cultivation, propogation, pests and diseases, plant varieties and hybrids, as well as climate zones.
Composting Council of Canada
This national non-profit organization provides a great site for discovering and learning about composting as well as providing news and education initiatives on composting and building a sustainable environment.
DIY Network
This fully searchable site is filled with inspiration and project ideas from the DIY Network shows.
DoItYourself.com
Hints and tips on everything around the home and garden including home security and safety, utilities and personal finance. ‘Household and Cleaning’ has pages for stain removal, pet care, emergency preparedness and closet organization. Sign up for a free newsletter or join a Question & Answer forum.
DoItYourself: Gardening & Outdoor
Loaded with information on gardening, landscaping, pest control and more.
eHow
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
GardenGuides.com
Join this free online community which provides information and photographs for herbs, vegetables, annuals, perrenials and bulbs. Also includes seasonal garden care information and techniques.
Household Products Database
A site for identifying the chemical content (and potential hazardous health effects) of products used around your home. “Find a product” organizes the site into categories including Inside the Home, Landscape/Yard, Arts & Crafts and even Pet Care.
Seeds of Diversity Canada
A non-profit group of Canadian gardeners who save seeds from rare and unusual garden plants for the purpose of preserving the varieties.
USDA Plants Database
From the United States Department of Agriculture, this website provides information and photos on the plants of North America.
Home improvement: Exterior
At the Library
Books about masonry and concrete
Online Resources
Home Improvement Reference Center
Find articles, how-to videos, project plans and more!
Websites
Canadian Home Workshop
The Do-It-Yourself magazine for Canadians has articles and information about home improvements as well as an online forum and an "ask a pro" section.
DoItYourself.com
Hints and tips on everything around the home and garden including home security and safety, utilities and personal finance. ‘Household and Cleaning’ has pages for stain removal, pet care, emergency preparedness and closet organization. Sign up for a free newsletter or join a Question & Answer forum.
Do It Yourself: Exteriors
This site provides information on roofing, gutters and drainage as well as plans and advice for building garages, decks, pools and more!
Do It Yourself Network
This fully searchable site is filled with inspiration and project ideas from the DIY Network shows.
eHow
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
Household Products Database
A site for identifying the chemical content (and potential hazardous health effects) of products used around your home. “Find a product” organizes the site into categories including Inside the Home, Landscape/Yard, Arts & Crafts and even Pet Care.
Renomark
Renovate with confidence by selecting a contractor that meets the criteria established by the London Home Builders Association.
Building Permits
A Guide from the City of London that lists projects which do or do not require a permit, and provides application and plan templates with a description of the process.
Home improvement: Interior
At the Library
Books about Heating and Cooling
Online Resources
Home Improvement Reference Center
Find articles, how-to videos, project plans and more!
Websites
Canadian Home Workshop
The Do-It-Yourself magazine for Canadians has articles and information about home improvements as well as an online forum and an "ask a pro" section.
Better Homes and Gardens
This online magazine provides information about remodelling, plumbing, wiring, carpentry, interior designing and more.
This fully searchable site is filled with inspiration and project ideas from the DIY Network shows.
Hints and tips on everything around the home and garden including home security and safety, utilities and personal finance. ‘Household and Cleaning’ has pages for stain removal, pet care, emergency preparedness and closet organization. Sign up for a free newsletter or join a Question & Answer forum.
Do It Yourself - Interior Improvement
Plan your interior renovations from the attic to the basement and everything inbetween!
E-How
Step by step instructions on just about everything from family and food to home renovations.
Electrical Safety
Hiring a licensed electrical contractor is smart, safe and a legal requirement in Canada. Check out this site for your electrical safety needs as well as a list of licensed electricians in your area.
Household Products Database
A site for identifying the chemical content (and potential hazardous health effects) of products used around your home. “Find a product” organizes the site into categories including Inside the Home, Landscape/Yard, Arts & Crafts and even Pet Care.
Kitchens.com
Information and inspiration for your ideal kitchen including forums, quick links, photo galleries and more.
London Fire Services
Find fire safety tips and information about fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for your home.
ManualsOnline
Helps you locate user manuals, how-to-guides, installation instructions, and tutorials for thousands of manufacturers and products.
Renomark
Renovate with confidence by selecting a contractor that meets the criteria established by the London Home Builders Association.