Guides: Do-it-Yourself: Library Resources

DIY Reading List

Makers by Chris Anderson
Call Number: 338.04 AND
Hack This by John Baichtal
Call Number: 621.381 BAI
The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects by Spike Carlsen
Call Number: 690.89 CAR
Maker Dad by Mark Frauenfelder
Call Number: 745.5 FRA

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Online Resources

Chilton Library This link opens in a new window
Use this library resource to find step-by-step instructions, photos, diagrams, and more. This is an excellent resource for the do-it-yourself mechanic, but comprehensive enough for professional technicians.

Download Online Magazines From the Library

Download these magazines from Overdrive for some great DIY tips. Overdrive also has many magazines on cooking and magazines for hobbies.

Better Homes and Gardens
Find ideas and projects to improve your home with magazines from Better Homes and Gardens .
The Family Handyman
This magazine focuses on a variety of do-it-yourself home repair and improvement topics. It includes product reviews, project starters, repairs, and more.
Popular Mechanics
This magazine covers the automotive world but also includes technology, home improvement, and other topics.

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Do-it-Yourself

DIY Reading List

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