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A guide to home improvements, house keeping, home design and all things domestic.
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Online Resources

  • Do It Yourself Network
    The DIY television channel provides this well-organized, informative site with step-by-step instructions and visuals for all your home projects.
  • Hometime
    The PBS show's companion website contains streaming video and articles on a variety of maintenance and repairs.
  • Home Sweet Home Improvement
    Before you hire a contractor, see this page by the US Federal Trade Comission with tips for consumers on hiring someone competent, reliable, and fairly priced.
  • Ask the Builder
    Tim Carter, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, has a wealth of videos on a variety of projects. His motto? "Do it right, not over."
  • Refer Work
    Articles and info about improvement projects around the home.
 

Library's Databases

This database are accessible from the library's website and will require a current library card to login.

Use Reference USA to find lenders, realtors, contractors, inspectors, designers, or any home service professional in your area. View their business profiles to make smart decisions.

Universal Class allows you to sign-up for and take online, instructor-led, self-paced classes. Register today, and sign-up for classes like:

Interior Deocrating Made Easy

Interior Design 101

Professional Organizer Training

Introduction to Gardening

Home Inspection 101

 

Magazines

The Library subscibes to many magazines that you can check out, with the exception of the current month's issue. Look for these titles, sure to be helpful with your home repairs:

Family Handyman

Fine Homebuilding

Fine Woodworking

Grit

Home Power

Popular Mechanics

This Old House

 

One Project Closer

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Book a librarian

  • Book a Librarian - Mesa County Libraries
    Reference Librarians are available by appointment for help with business, genealogy, health, local history, computer, book and author questions and more. Book an individualized 30 minute appointment.
  • Chat with Us
    Use our Instant Messenger to ask us a question.
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