Lowe's Home Improvement [ http://www.lowes.com ]
Retailer of home improvement products, outdoor furnishings, appliances, and hardware. Lowe's site includes how-to articles and online product details.

Home Depot [ http://www.homedepot.com ]
Home improvement and hardware retailer, with stores in the U.S. and Canada. Home Depot also operates EXPO Design Center stores. Site includes instructions for home projects.

Bed Bath & Beyond [ http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com ]
Shop for bedding, bath supplies, dining items, home decor, and kitchen appliances at at Bed Bath & Beyond. Also features storage, cleaning, and seasonal products.

Haier Group [ http://www.haier.com ]
Manufactures home appliances including microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, vaccum cleaners, electric water heaters, and more.

Ace Hardware [ http://www.acehardware.com ]
Cooperative of independent construction hardware, home center, lumber, and building materials retailers.

IKEA [ http://www.ikea.com ]
Ikea offers everyday furniture in modern designs, emphasizing function, affordability, and style. Site includes catalogs, store locator, and seasonal deals.

Garden.com [ http://www.garden.com ]
Home garden center providing gardening information and supplies, including tools, plants, decor, pond supplies, and seeds.

Villeroy & Boch [ http://www.villeroy-boch.com ]
Classic or modern, formal or casual tableware from Europe.

Will It Blend? [ http://www.willitblend.com ]
Series of videos from Blendtec exploring the extreme side of blending.

Sur La Table [ http://www.surlatable.com ]
Store and mail order catalog for culinary aficionados and home chefs. Also offers cooking classes.

Crate and Barrel [ http://www.crateandbarrel.com ]
Online shopping for tableware, kitchenware, accessories, and furniture for the home. Find a Crate and Barrel location near you.

Cooking.com [ http://www.cooking.com ]
Shopping site for cookware, cookbooks, kitchen electrics, cutlery, gourmet food, gifts, recipes, and more.

ImproveNet [ http://www.improvenet.com ]
Provides home improvement information and resources with a service that matches interested homeowners with architects, designers, and contractors.

Williams-Sonoma [ http://www.williams-sonoma.com ]
Offers kitchen equipment and tableware.

Whirlpool [ http://www.whirlpool.com ]
Manufacturer of quality kitchen, laundry, and air control appliances world-wide.

Pottery Barn [ http://www.potterybarn.com ]
Offers home furnishing and decorative accessories including pottery, furniture, tableware, lighting, and rugs. Includes store locator and gift registry information

Electrolux [ http://www.electrolux.com ]
Producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning, and outdoor use, such as refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, chainsaws, lawn mowers, and garden tractors.

National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA [ http://www.nkba.org ]
For consumers and trade professionals. Locate design professionals,research design strategies or learn about membership services and certification.

DoItYourself.com [ http://www.doityourself.com ]
Offers information and supplies for do-it-yourself home improvement and repair, remodeling, redecorating, and plumbing

HomeDecorations.com [ http://www.homedecorations.com ]
Offers indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, locksets, bathroom accessories, exterior shutters, and more for consumers and contractors.