Do-It-Yourself

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Chilton Library - This 24-hour on-call "mechanic" provides quick online access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs on the road today. 
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ConsumerReports.org - Explore a comprehensive collection of expert, unbiased product reviews 24/7. Subjects covered include: appliances, cars, electronics, health, fitness, home and garden, and more! Compare price, performance, and reliability across products. Funding for ConsumerReports.org is generously provided by the Highland Park Quality of Life Foundation. 
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Craftsy - An online resource for all creative makers, from basic instruction to advanced techniques. Over 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes; covering 20 different creative passions, including quilting, sewing, cake decorating, and painting. Available in the Extras section of the Libby app. Visit the eBooks & More page for more information.
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Gale OneFile: Gardening and Horticulture - Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticultural enthusiasts.
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Gale OneFile: Home Improvement - Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements, and more.
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center - Offers "how-to" instructions for virtually every hobby enthusiast with full-text for more than 1,500 leading hobby books and craft magazines that cover arts & crafts, collecting, home & garden, indoor recreation, kids' crafts, model building, needlecrafts & textiles, and more. 
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Home Improvement Reference Center - Provides user-friendly “how-to” information covering a range of home improvement and repair projects. The resource features images and videos of popular home repair projects. 
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Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Provides repair guides for small engines and routine maintenance, such as tune-ups, brake service, etc., as well as extensive repairs, such as engine and transmission disassembly.