Resources on Do-it-yourself
Home Improvement Projects

Spiral Stair Plans
This site has some instructions and pictures which show how to build a spiral staircase. You can purchase the full plans from the site's owner James Self and ask him questions. Self lists the tools and materials needed. There are pictures of the spiral staircases Self has built from the construction process onwards. People who built staircases based on his plans have pictures on the site. There are testimonials about these people's building experiences. The site also has computer generated models of spiral staircases.

National Wood Flooring Association
Searchable database of flooring professionals, an interactive design studio, and a design elements section offer visitors the chance to learn more about their wood flooring needs. Basics including types of flooring from plank, strip and parquet flooring are included. Wood floor maintenance section includes tips for removing stains and burns from wax and surface finished floors.

Installing Laminate Flooring
This site tells you what you need to know about caring for and choosing floors. It also sells products. On this site is a do-it-yourself guide to laminate installation for Kronoswiss and Swissclick laminate. This guide is divided into different categories: installation tools, cleaning and maintenance, expansion gap, installation preparation, laminate adjoining a sunken room, stairs, installing padding, installing planks, door jambs, fireplaces, dishwashers, moldings and transition pieces, installing over radiant heat, using glue, and bathrooms and kitchens. You can request free samples, get a free installation video, and read about laminate.

How to Build an Indoor Fountain Using Bamboo
If you want to create an interesting look for your home that incorporates an outdoor fountain, why not make one with bamboo? This informative site will guide you through the steps involved in creating one that incorporates this natural substance with other materials, such as plastic tubing, an elbow adapter, and a submersible pump. Add a basin (oblong shaped) and some marble garden stones, and you have a lovely water fountain that you can enjoy for a long time to come. It will be even more special because you can take pride in your handiwork and in the knowledge that you let your creativity flow to create it!

NKPA Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
This part of the National Kitchen and Bath Association site reaches out to non-member consumers by offering a directory to local NKBA professionals and a free workbook for remodeling. But consumers would do well to click on "Consumer Tools" to link to an online remodeling guide that features design and safety guidelines, details for rating your kitchen and bath, tips for working with a professional and an FAQ section. Also get design ideas for your kitchen and bath by searching recent NKBA articles.