Databases by Topic: Home & Garden

ConsumerReports.org, a web-based, easy to navigate resource provides ratings and reviews, recommendations and buying advice for thousands of products and services, including cars, appliances, electronics and more. Contains articles from the monthly print magazine, the annual Buying Guide issue, plus additional content found only on the website.

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Ebsco databases provide online access to digital versions of the Consumer Reports magazine and Consumer Reports Buying Guide

Magazines and journals on gardening, landscaping and horticulture.

All aspects of human impact on the environment including global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling and more. Video Tutorial

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Magazines and journals focused on home improvement.

Provides do-it-yourselfers with detailed, full-text, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects. ​Subjects include: ​Maintenance, ​Remodeling, ​Electrical work, ​Decorating home and garden, ​Outdoor improvements, ​Plumbing, ​Wood projects.

Clymer repair manuals for motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, tractors, and more. Video Tutorial