Code Check

Online version of the popular field guide to the most common code violations for residential construction.
http://www.codecheck.com/

Building at the Ledge

Building a dream home, a journal by the owner. Discusses passive solar design, alternative methods, design decisions, emotional turmoil.
http://www.raftertales.com/

Building a Custom Home

One family's monthly diary on the construction of their home, complete with tips and ideas.
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Bay/7206/houselog.html

Adobe by the Rio Grande

Watch the construction of a traditional adobe home being built near Albuquerque, NM. Weekly updates by Adobe Home builder, David C. Peterson.
http://www.nmbuilder.com

How Stuff Works: Home Building

Informative 7-part narrative, with figures and pictures, illustrates how a house is built.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/house.htm

Idea Workshop Journal

Collection of articles focusing on design issues in the home. Covers designing a home office, basement foundation guidelines, planning for accessibility, zoned heating and cooling systems, creating architectural detail with drywall, and kitchen design.
http://www.uniteddesign.com/Idea_Wk_Jour.html

Andy's How To Homebuilding

Tips and advice on designing, contracting and building your own home.
http://andyshowto.com/

Village Post And Beam

Photo journal which documents the 1998 construction of a post and beam home centered around a "great room."
http://www.vaxxine.com/postandbeam/

Help For Unhappy Homeowners

List of steps which can be taken by homeowners that are unhappy with their builder.
http://www.geocities.com/sahm2three/Woodhaven.html

The Wilder Home

Homeowners' account of the construction of their hurricane-proof waterfront home in Gulf Shores, Alabama of Dac-Art man-made stone, with glass tile mosaics.
http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/DAC-ART/

General Contracting Your Own Home

Homeowner's account of a home construction project where the family acted as general contractor. Includes an overview of the plan, a journal, and photographs from foundation to finish.
http://server.elpaso.net/~mstuckel/

American Hardwood Species Guide

Independent information source on North American hardwoods.
http://www.hardwoodinfo.com/species_guide/display_species.asp

MSN House and Home: Working with a Contractor

Step-by-step advice for evaluating contractors, creating a remodeling budget, and working with a contractor and other workers throughout the project.
http://houseandhome.msn.com/improve/workingcontractor.aspx

Rafter Layout with Log Timbers

Instructions and drawings explaining how to layout log rafters using a steel square.
http://getreal-estate.net/rafters/

Architects Attic

On-line resource of architectural information, home design, floor plan selection and building products.
http://www.architectsattic.com

Split-Level Homes

Homeowner guide to various divided entry homes, including bi-level, split-level, and raised ranch. Concepts, interior design, additions, landscaping.
http://www.splitlevel.net

Family Room Project

One homeowner's journal of converting the garage into a family room--includes pictures.
http://www.freewebs.com/bkcharlie/

Log Homes and Cabins Information

Articles on contractors, building, buying, and financing related to residential log buildings.
http://www.aboutloghomes.com/

Renovation Wizard

A calculator that offers average costs of numerous projects then shows their value when selling the home.
http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/renovation/renovation.html

Design Basics: Trends

Covers trends in home improvement and house buying.
http://www.designbasics.com/homebuyers/designtrends.asp

Mass Custom Home

Article by Masa Noguchi, Ph.D that discusses a new approach to the delivery of quality affordable homes of tomorrow.
http://www.masscustomhome.com

Septic System Information

Articles, FAQ, and diagrams that explain residential septic systems.
http://www.mcsoftware.info

How Did I Do It?

Information, pictures, and instructions for home improvement projects such finishing a basement, remodeling a bathroom, and installing central air.
http://www.howdididoit.com