At the Library

Books about Basements

Books about Bathrooms

Books about Electrical Wiring

Books about Flooring

Books about Heating and Cooling

Books about Insulation

Books about Kitchen design

Books about Plumbing

Books about Tiling

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.

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.

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.

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 Authority
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.

Julian Cassell's DIY Blog
Discover home improvement and repair guides and instructions from one of the UK's most well-known DIY experts.

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.