Reference

Home and Living

Categories

* Architecture
* Building and Construction
* Cars & Motoring
* Consumer Issues
* Crafts
* Fashion
* Food, Wine and Cooking
* Gardening
* Housing
* Lifestyle Farming
* Pets
* Sustainable Living

Sites

* Home Improvement Collection
Home improvement articles for the hobbyists and the professional alike. Coverage includes architectural techniques, tool and material selection, and much more.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* Popular Magazines
Articles from the most searched for magazine titles based on searches performed by library customers. Titles range from Time, National Geographic, Newsweek and Fortune to Vanity Fair, Men's Health and Sports Illustrated.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* Alternative Windows
44 sets of free illustrated instructions covering the making of bedding, blinds, curtains, cushions, ornamental trimmings, curtain tiebacks, window top treatments and finishing touches.
* Canterbury Homeshow
* eHow
eHow.com is an online community dedicated to providing the ability to research, share, and discuss solutions and tips for completing day-to-day tasks and projects. With more than 1.5 million articles and 150,000 high-quality videos, written and produced by experts.
* Floor Planner
Create and share interactive floor plans. Free user account required
* Home Safety
Find ideas to help you and the people you care about reduce the chance of being injured at home.
* New Zealand Home Shows
* Trendsideas