Now that spring is in the air, do you have projects in mind for your home? Perhaps you are thinking of taking on an outdoor project such as creating a garden or adding a water feature. Or maybe you’re ready to tackle some indoor projects, like tiling a wall or building cabinets.
If this sounds like you then check out EBSCO's Home Improvement Source, a library resource to help with all your DIY needs! Provided by Libraries Connect Ohio, opens a new window, all residents of Ohio have access to this resource on the Ohio Web Library, opens a new window website.
Home Improvement Source has information and step-by-step project instructions for all sorts of projects and home repairs. To get started, do a keyword search or browse the categories including:
- Electrical
- Flooring, Walls and Ceilings
- Gardening
- Green Design
- Interiors and Design
- Kitchens and Bathrooms
- Maintenance
- Outdoor
- Painting and Decorating
- Plumbing
- Remodeling
- Tiles, Masonry and Stonework
- Vacation Homes
- Woodworking
- Workshop Reference
When you open the articles, you will find that many are from full text ebooks. Click on the "Related Items" links on the right side of the screen to move to other sections of the book. Additionally, handy conversion charts are available to help convert inches to feet or meters to yards and so on. Plus, you can find helpful articles for advice on working with contractors.
For more on how to use this resource, see this EBSCO video tutorial, opens a new window or schedule one-on-one help with a librarian. To book an appointment with a librarian, call us at 330-744-8636, email ASK@libraryvisit.org, opens a new window or visit any PLYMC location., opens a new window
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