Other Homebuilding Sites
All About Home
an interactive site that offers advice for the homeowner on cleaning, maintenance and repair; warranties, inspection, hiring professionals, lawn care, pests, plumbing, electricity, and more.
American Bungalow magazine
curious about bungalows? You can learn about them here. Good links to the Arts and Crafts movement
Build.com
large searchable directory of over 1400 Web resources for builders
Building Industry Exchange
extremely comprehensive Web link directory.
BuildNET
industrial strength and size source with a Web page builder.
Carpenter's Helper Resource Page
design ideas, tips, tool reviews, energy updates
carpentersunionbc.com
construction workers in British Columbia, unite!
Contractor Network
modest database of contractors by state and specialty, with tips and hiring info for consumers
Contractor.com
directory of more than 1.2 million contractors nationwide; free three-page website for contractors
Home and Garden Television
a program guide, bulletin board, links and more
New Home Show
DIY homebuilding, PBS-style. Stop by the site for this show to get a little more background on Ben and Renee's two house projects, or order tapes for episodes you may have missed
Old House Web
how-to tips, chat and a nice directory of suppliers to old house enthusiasts, both pros and consumers; not affiliated with The Old House Journal
Router News
an online sampler of this quarterly publication dedicated to helping woodworkers get the best performance from their routers
themoneypit.com
home to America's most popular home-improvement radio show
Your New House Online
a TV show on the web. Only without the video and sound
Reference
AceInfo Professional Forums
If you've a legal question that's been plaguing you, visit their building law forum and get an answer from a practicing attorney.
BOCA International
a non-profit organization of builders, inspectors and manufacturers providing access to and discounts on building-code books
Canadian Home Builder's Association Builders' Manual
a small sample of CHBA's guide to advanced building techniques
Carpentry for Everyone
Larry Haun's site sells his building books and videos
Code Check
the interactive site for Redwood Kardon's field guide to building-code violations
Copper Page
endless resources for, and about the copper industry, featuring all the databases at the disposal of the Copper Data Center
Department of Labor
make sure you comply with federal employment regulations with this easy-to-use resource and guide to laws for the small business owner
H-GIG Historic Preservation
From UC-Riverside, a trove of links to historic houses, research, bibliographies, searchable databases, legal statutes, and architects
metricUSA
professional's web resource for metric information, products, and services
National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards
a group that works to enhance health, safety, welfare, and economic development by promoting quality and innovation in the building environment
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA has the answers to all your on-the-job safety questions, so before you tiptoe up onto that topmost rung, check out their searchable stats and publications
National Building Museum
America’s premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning
Sweet's
searchable database offers building product specifications, technical data and CAD drawings to architects, general contractors, and other design professionals
U.S. Census Bureau
valuable info includes arcana and specifics such as figures by state of companies and individuals engaged in the construction of single-family houses and townhouses, and much more
U.S. Housing Markets
complete statistics in the busiest residential-construction markets, along with the number of single-family permits issued in said areas
USDA Forest Products Research Laboratory
the government loves making documents available online (that's one of the web's raison d'etres), and this site is no exception. Fire up Adobe Acrobat
Worldwide Composites Search Engine
devoted to the materials, processes and companies involved in the composites industry, including adhesives, ceramic materials, construction materials
Schools
Building Materials and Wood Technology
thinking of going back to school? Sample the program at Umass-Amherst
Heartwood School for the Homebuilding Crafts
full course catalog and registration information
Rocky Mountain Workshops
classes and seminars on raditional timber-frame building techniques
Yestermorrow Design School
want to build? Don't know how? Afraid of ending up crushed under a pile of newly-formed rubble? Stop by this site to see what courses can help you in your quest
