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Ask The Builder (http://www.AskBuild.com/) Graphics: Few

If you can't find answers in the archives of columnist and contractor Tim Carter, there's a good chance he'll personally reply to your question. But don't wait--if this burgeoning Web site lives up to its promise, homeowners will be lining up for miles. (Preview)

The Hardwood Store (http://www.erinet.com/hardwood/hardwood.html) Graphics: Few

Woodworkers will find a wide selection of hardwoods and discounts offered for large orders. The Hardwood Store is also a source for router bits and books on woodworking.

Hobby Hangar - Minicraft (http://www.cforc.com/hangar/minicraft.html) Graphics: Few

Modelers and hobbyists of all stripes will love Minicraft's line of power tools, ranging from the merely tiny to the truly minute. This is the place for prices, specs, and information on how to order.

Lowe's Home Improvement Wherehouse (http://www.lowes.com/) Graphics: Few

This is everything a home & garden store's Web site ought to be! There's detailed how-to information for all the most common DIY jobs, indoors and out. Highlighted products and tips are appropriate for the season. Lowe's does it right!

Old Woodworking Tools (http://equinox.shaysnet.com:80/~peterh/) Graphics: Few

You may not want to shape your bedroom door with a $1175 wood plane from the Depression era. But if you think it would look just fine sitting on your mantle, browse through this photo gallery of refurbished antique tools--most still in working order.

This Old House (http://pathfinder.com/@@ItIO8QJzfwEAQH@c/TOH/) Graphics: Lots

The dynamic duo that made home improvement hip on the airwaves takes the show to cyberspace. TOH groupies will love this slick page, as will those searching for home repair ideas and answers.

WireNet Home Page (http://www.deltanet.com/wirenet/) Graphics: Few

A small catalog of electrical hardware with a few wiring how-to tips to boot.