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 is a great time to tackle projects that add value and enjoyment to outdoor spaces around the home. </span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebscoprofile-hirc"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">Home

 Improvement Reference Center</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"> from

<a href="https://mel.org/welcome">MeL.org</a> can help with the planning and execution of projects both big and small. This

<span class="SpellE">MeL</span> <span class="SpellE">eResource</span> includes over 150 full-text eBooks, as well as access to current issues of popular publications such as House Beautiful, This Old House, and Log &Timber Home Living.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">The content in Home Improvement Reference Center offers the opportunity to Browse by Category including:</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Decorating</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Electrical</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Maintenance</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Outdoor</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Plumbing</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Remodeling</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Woodworking</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Within each of these topics, you can drill down to specific projects and find step-by-step instructions and expert tips for your project. In addition, there is an A-to-Z Topics search

 which helps to locate additional articles on the topic of interest.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Home Improvement Reference Center features a Toolbox with

<span class="SpellE">eResources</span> that will help with home repairs and upgrades:</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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 Videos</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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 Charts</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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 of Terms</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=23840521&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">Homeowner’s

 Journal</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=23840522&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">Working

 with Contractors</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">The homeowner’s journal is particularly helpful to keep track of every aspect of your home from roofing, siding, and windows to wiring, HVAC, floor coverings, and paint colors. The

 journal provides space to keep track of dates, contacts, and specific products that are used during a build or remodel.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">The landing page includes a project spotlight to help do-it-yourselfers complete an attractive upgrade to the yard or home. The projects include a materials list, pictures, and instructions

 to complete the project.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Great summer projects patrons might enjoy include building a </span><span class="SpellE"><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=142418686&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">swingset</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">, </span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=23700397&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">play

structure</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">, or <span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=23987029&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">arbor</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">.

 In addition, there are instructions for designing a </span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=140950967&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">patio</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"> and

 adding a </span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=h4h&AN=48573324&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">custom

 firepit</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">. Home Improvement Reference Center also includes articles and projects to help upgrade </span><span style="color:#333333"><a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&encode=1&proxy=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=&target=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&bquery=landscaping&type=0&searchMode=And&site=hirc-live"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#0563C1">landscaping</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"> throughout

 your yard.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333">Whether someone is doing a small upgrade or a complete transformation, Home Improvement Reference Center from MeL.org is an

<span class="SpellE">eResource</span> that provides guidance that will make home projects easier to complete and enjoy.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#333333"></span></p>

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