Here Are Some More How To Sites That We Like

Here is a list of resources related to “how to” sites that we’ve enjoyed. We’re not responsible for the content on any of these sites; we just like the content on these sites. We do recommend getting more detailed information than you’ll find on the Internet for most how to projects though. It’s been our experience that how to information on the Web is usually more introductory and shallow in nature, with some exceptions.

Recommended How to Sites

• 5min – This site aggregates how-to videos from YouTube, mostly. Their editorial standards seem good though, so if you prefer watching how to videos to reading how to articles, this might be just the site for you.
• Acme How To – These are home and garden type how-to’s. The content is well-written and clear, and the advertising on the site isn’t obtrusive. If you need help fixing your dish washing machine or something similar, then this is probably a good fit.
• Be Jane – Home and garden do-it-yourself projects aimed at women. Features articles from multiple experts on various subjects, including shopping.
• DIY Network – Home improvement and remodeling projects. Includes videos and articles. Nicely designed site.
• Do It Yourself – More home and garden themed articles — perfect for people interested in home improvement information.
• FindHow – A search engine specifically targeting how to information.
• How to Do Things – One of the more comprehensive sites about how to information, and this one doesn’t focus exclusively on home improvement type stuff, either.
• How to Get Rid of Things – Think of something in your life that’s annoying. Want to get rid of it? Chances are, there’s an article at How to Get Rid of Things that will help you out.
• Howcast – User submitted how to videos.
• Instructables – Features how to guides that are focused on instructions for making various things.
• WikiHow – I’m not crazy about the idea of allowing anyone to contribute to an encyclopedia, but for some reason, allowing anyone to contribute to a how-to site doesn’t bother me at all.

Other How to Guide Directories

If you couldn’t find what you were looking for at any of the above sites, you can find additional sites listed in the following directories.

• How to Guides at DMOZ – This is a volunteer-edited directory with high standards for inclusion. Unfortunately, this means that some listings are obsolete while other good sites which should be listed often aren’t.
• How to Guides at Yahoo Directory – Yahoo has paid editors on staff, and websites pay a fee to be considered for inclusion. As a result, their directory is often more inclusive than the DMOZ directory, and sometimes more up to date. On the other hand, the quality standards for the sites listed in the Yahoo Directory aren’t as good.