Nail your next home improvement project with help from your library! Whether you're a seasoned do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiast or a first-timer looking to tackle repairs, Sno-Isle Libraries offer many resources to make your home renovation journey smoother and more successful. Let us help you avoid costly mistakes, make informed design choices, and bring your vision to life—one project at a time.
Book Lists
Library staff share their favorite titles for home improvement, maintenance, repair and renovation.
- DIY Backyard Makeovers
- DIY Home & Garden
- DIY Sweet Home
- Homely Glow Up
- Kitchen Makeovers
- Spring Home Improvement
- Your First Home
Online Resources
Enjoy 24/7 access to online databases that can help you tackle your DIY home projects with confidence.
- Consumer Reports Online - Get full access to the Consumer Reports magazine website with professional and user ratings for free with your library card.
- Gale OneFile: Home Improvement - Discover more than 4.5 million articles from more than 200 home improvement-focused titles, covering topics including architectural techniques, tool, and material selection, zoning requirements, and others.
- Small Engine Repair Source - Step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for small engines and their supporting components. Lawn mowers, motor cycles, boat engines, snow machines, jet skis, and chain saws are among the types of small engines covered.
Books
We carry many home remodeling and repair books on our shelves. These are a few of our favorites.
Videos
For interactive help, check out these classic home construction and repair videos.
The Best of Ask This Old House
Magazines
Stay up to date with the latest trends in home design and construction with our collection of home & garden magazines.
Better Homes & Gardens Room by Room Remodeling
Questions? We've Got Answers!
Not sure where to start or need help with a tricky home improvement or repair project? Let us know what's got you stumped and we can provide you with the information you need to get your project moving. Ask a Librarian.
