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Home Improvements Reference Centre database – A definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. This comprehensive resource contains over 25 major reference works in full text with more than 10,000 images. Additionally, the database contains full-text magazines. Video Tutorial [5 minutes]

Websites

ConsumerSearch Features product reviews from a variety of quality sources.
EnerGuide The Canadian government’s guide to energy-efficient appliances, heating and cooling, and more.
FurnaceCompare.com Ratings and reviews on thousands of air conditioners, boilers, furnaces and heat pumps.