Having written instructions for completing home repairs and projects can be very helpful for DIY enthusiasts. Good books or Internet sources will include pictures to help you on your way. Unfortunately there are times when even the best books and on-line sources can be confusing especially for more novice DIY’ers.

The ability to watch a video and see exactly how a job is done can greatly reduce the confusion and guess work about the job you wish to do. Watching a full demonstration before you start on a repair or improvement project allows you to see anything the written instructions may leave out. It can also help you determine if you really can complete the project yourself. While some home improvement websites do offer video links there is a wealth of information that can be found on YouTube.

Ask the Builder has 278 videos available and provides information for everything from laying tile to deck staining. They also offer a subscription service. The videos provided are well detailed and good quality. You can also go to their website for a list of available videos as well as a newsletter and written articles.

Home Addition Plus offers a wide range of information on home improvement and DIY projects. Ebooks are available for purchase through their website as well. You can view videos for home improvement on their YouTube channel and you can subscribe to the channel if you would like. A subscription is not required to view the videos.

Home Lifestyle TV has a slightly different approach for instructional videos. You must first log into their website to gain access. Once you locate one of their YouTube links you can access other video links without signing into the website itself.