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Sometimes it's more helpful to watch how it's done than to just read the instructions. Try some of these how-to videos online for help with your do-it-yourself projects!

-	DIY Network Video Center
-	Home Depot Project Know-How
-	Lowe's Do It Together Videos
-	This Old House: How-To Videos
-	Bob Vila's Home Improvement Library

Projects You Can Do

1.	Do It Yourself: Flooring
2.	Home Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
3.	Carpet & Rug Institute: Residential Customers
4.	Step-by-Step Projects for Floors
5.	What Type of Flooring Is Right for Me?

1.	Concepts in Color
2.	Can't Miss Color Tips from David Bromstad
3.	Home Improvement: Painting
4.	House Painting & Wallpaper
5.	Martha Stewart: Painting

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	Furniture Furniture is form as well as function. Find out more about what you might like in your home in our Furniture room. LET'S GET STARTED >
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Collecting Antique Furniture

	Antique Furniture Guide Learn more about antique furniture before you start collecting.
	Collecting Antique Furniture for Beginners Read the basics on collecting in this article.
	CILSS Antique Furniture Information Resource Get tips on buying, evaluating and selling antique furniture.

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	Do It Yourself Furniture Refinishing Restoring & Refinishing Furniture Furniture Refinishing & Repair Furniture Tip Archive

Did You Know?

Wooden doghouses should be raised a few inches off of the ground to prevent rotting and to keep out rain.