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.

Access to Consumer Reports may be blocked when using a VPN or other forms of IP masking. 

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

​Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers that includes over 1,400 in-depth instructional video classes, perfect for those that are just getting started or looking for advanced techniques.

• ​​Categories include fabric and yarn crafts, baking, drawing, gardening, photography, yoga, and much more!
• ​Access Craftsy via the Libby app in the Extras section, each checkout provides 7-days of unlimited access to content.
• ​No additional account is required for access and closed captioning is available for all videos.
• ​Craftsy is free and easy to access with your library card and password. There are no checkout limits.

Craftsy is available thanks to funding from Strong Library, Strong Denver supported by the Denver Public Library Fund. 

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