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Builder Resources

The best resources for home building, ranked by importance. Each entry includes the web address, contact information, a summary, and our commentary on why it matters.

#1

Wikipedia: Home Construction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_construction
Contact: info@wikimedia.org
Wikipedia entry on home construction. Background, history, and references.
Start here for foundational knowledge. The references at the bottom are often more valuable than the article.
#2

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com
Contact: N/A
Academic paper search engine. Find peer-reviewed research on any topic. Free to search; many papers have free full-text versions.
When you need facts, not opinions. Many papers are paywalled, but check for free PDF links or preprints.
#3

Reddit

https://www.reddit.com
Contact: N/A
Discussion forums covering every topic imaginable. Find the subreddit for your interest. Real people sharing real experiences.
One of the most honest resources online. People share what actually works. Search before posting — your question has been answered.
#4

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com
Contact: N/A
Video tutorials, demonstrations, reviews, and educational content on every subject. Free. The world's largest how-to library.
Visual learning at its best. For any practical building skill, a good video beats a text description. Sort by views and read the comments for corrections.
#5

WholeTech Network

https://wholetech.com
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110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
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