Plumbers UK  
   Find a local plumber plus tips and hints about plumbing - how to help prevent an emergency or at least minimise the damage until the professional comes along.
   http://www.plumbers.uk.com/

National Home Improvement Council  
   Trade association lists member companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector, and offers advice on improving and modernising homes.
   http://www.nhic.org.uk/

improveline.com  
   Service for locating a reputable and available builder, tradesman or contractor; also offers decorating and interior design ideas, and information on legal requirements.
   http://www.improveline.com/

Find a Local Registered Plumber  
   Locate an Institute of Plumbing registered plumber by entering the first part of a local post code.
   http://www.plumbers.org.uk/iopmemdb.html

Planning Approval  
   Offers online purchase of guides to obtaining residential planning permission.
   http://www.planning-approval.co.uk/

Homepages Online  
   Collection of home improvement resources to help consumers to identify, contact and buy products and services; includes some practical home improvement advice.
   http://www.homepagesonline.com/

On the Level  
   Advice for the householder - observations on buildings, the building industry, DIY tips and consumer-related building issues - from Jeff Howell's column in the Sunday Telegraph.
   http://www.onthelevel.in-uk.com/

HomePro  
   Service matches vetted builders or contractors with home-owners who have improvement or repair projects.
   http://www.homepro.com/

Who To Use  
   Directory of UK tradesmen, rated by customer comments.
   http://www.whotouse.co.uk/

The Window Man  
   Inside information on all aspects of double glazing.
   http://www.thewindowman.co.uk/

flyingtoolbox.com  
   Finds home appliance repairers in your area, rated by people who use them.
   http://www.flyingtoolbox.com

Find a Builder  
   Search the Federation of Master Builders database of members to find a builder in your area for repair or improvement of your property.
   http://www.findabuilder.co.uk/

Quotecheckers  
   Impartial building advice from trade professionals.
   http://www.quotecheckers.co.uk

House.co.uk  
   British Gas web-site offering advice and tips to home-owners on home maintenance and improvement.
   http://www.house.co.uk/

Electrician Search UK  
   Database of electricians - search by area and specialisation.
   http://www.electrician-search.co.uk/

Honest Builder  
   Offers advice to householders contemplating using a builder, and details of services offered to assess quotes.
   http://www.honestbuilder.com/

Stone Roofing Association  
   Information about slate, slate roofing, and manufacturers.
   http://www.stoneroof.org.uk

The Almost Impartial Guide  
   Advice and tips on designing, buying, and installing kitchens, bathrooms and conservatories. Directories of suppliers.
   http://www.almostimpartialguide.co.uk/

Thatch Roof Information  
   Thatching information covering Norfolk reed, combed wheat, long straw; roof plans and care of thatch.
   http://www.thatch.org/