More DIY Reads

Here are some of my favorite DIY reads du jour. I keep the list updated as new projects interest me.

Charles & Hudson - Tips, tricks, and tools for all things home, renovation, and remodeling.

• 10 Must-Have Items for New Homes March 10, 2010
• Pavestone Walkways Lead to Private Nooks March 10, 2010
• Taste of Life as a Contractor in France March 9, 2010
• DIY Concrete Countertops Are Easier Than You Think March 9, 2010

Old House Web – Gotta love people who love old houses. (Believe me, it takes a special kind.)

• Doing It Yourself: If it was easy everyone would do it March 10, 2010 Mark Clement
• Green Restoration Compromises March 9, 2010 Conrad
• Preservation Group Fights for Permission to Demo 180 Year Old House? March 4, 2010 Conrad
• Bathroom Remodeling Checklist March 3, 2010 Mark Clement

Calfinder’s Blog- Some of the coolest articles on things for the home.

• What’s So Great About a Spa Bathroom? Answer: Everything March 10, 2010 Lynn
• 10 Bitchin’ Eco Craft Ideas March 10, 2010 Brittany
• Cupcakes + Aprons = Cupcaprons March 9, 2010 Kayla
• Obama Proposes Official $6 Billion “Cash for Caulkers” Legislation March 9, 2010 Lynn

The Massie House – Building an off-the-grid timberframe home from scratch? Badass doesn’t even begin to describe it.

• Eliminating Ferric Iron from Well Water December 23, 2009
• Our first Christmas in the house... December 23, 2009
• More Gratuitous Political Promotion November 4, 2009
• High Tech Red Neck October 26, 2009

Russet Street Reno – Sara’s kicking ass with her house projects.

• LavenDon't March 11, 2010 Sara @ Russet Street Reno
• Sorry soffits March 11, 2010 Sara @ Russet Street Reno
• Chocolatey goodness March 11, 2010 Sara @ Russet Street Reno
• Humidifier help March 11, 2010 Sara @ Russet Street Reno

Rambling Renovators - Great style ideas, and my favorite… before and after pics.

• On Parenthood: Possibility March 11, 2010 Rambling Renovators
• Master Bedroom: Deciding on Drapery March 11, 2010 Rambling Renovators
• Guest Blogging at Brooklyn Limestone March 11, 2010 Rambling Renovators
• Light It Up March 11, 2010 Rambling Renovators

Aimee @ Aimeroo – Style & DIY fun.

• Signs of spring. March 10, 2010 Aimee
• A sweet treat. March 9, 2010 Aimee
• A Certain ?Je Ne Sais Quoi? March 8, 2010 Aimee

Even more great sites to check out from my “for your consideration” list of 2010 Bloggie Noms:

Best Art, Craft, or Design Weblog

• Wanderluster @ Rambling Renovators
• John & Sherry @ Young House Love
• Aimee @ Aimeeroo
• Katie @ All Bower Power
  

Best Topical Weblog

• Old House Web Blog
• Charles & Hudson
• Handyguys Podcast
• Remodel Crazy

Best Group Weblog

See above

Best-Kept Secret Weblog*

• Aaron and Jeannie @ House in Progress
• The Massies @ The Massie House
  
• Domestic Episodes of a Rodeo Princess

Best New Weblog

To be an “new” blog, it must have been started in 2009. Here are a few that did:

• Cory & Joel @ Bye Bye Tiny Sad Kitchen
• Lauren & Kyle @ Chezerby
• Brooke & Armand @ The Little Orchard House

See if any housebloggers made it to the final round of the 2010 Bloggies here.

Find your own favorite DIY blogs on these sites:

• Houseblogs.net

• Blog Collector