Collecting
American Pottery Association Promotes an interest, understanding, appreciation, and recognition of American Art Pottery.
Antique and Collectible Jewelry About.com has organized information regarding antique jewelry. Need advice as to whether or not to sell, reset the stones or polish the finish? Start here.
Antique World News Access information about antiques and collectibles.
Antiques Road Show Online PBS Find out when the popular television program, The Antiques Roadshow is coming to your town and how to get tickets. Learn about appraisers and auction houses, see highlights from previous broadcasts, absorb the vocabulary of antiques (Antique Speak).
CILSS: Antique Furniture Information Resource Is that bed Aunty Betsy left you an antique? Should you refinish that dresser or leave it as it is? Check this source out for more information.
Coin World How much is my coin worth? Where can I buy an ancient coin? Check out this site.
Encyclopedia of American Silver Marks What do those marks on the back of your silver mean? Are they of value? What is the history? Start here to find the answers.
Glass Encyclopedia This is a wonderful resource for glass collectors. Check out the history and resources regarding the glass collecting hobby. Links are provided to Ebay for pieces available for auction.
Resources for Art Assesment Is that painting in your attic worth something? How do you find out? The Cleveland Museum of Art has set up a list of art dealers who may be able to help.
Stamps How much is my stamp worth? What country is it from? What's new in the stamp world? Try this site.
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Cooking
Allrecipes Need a recipe for City Chicken? This site organizes user-submitted recipes in a continually growing archive. Check the ingredients and instructions before starting your cooking project.
Busy Cooks Geared towards the busy cook, this site offers recipes in a number of categories including which foods freeze well, crockpot recipes and more.
Cook's Thesaurus- Search for cooking terms, utensils, ingredients
Epicurious This is the official site of the Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines. Search the index for recipes from the magazines as well as those found in House and Garden. Information on wine and spirits can also be found at this site.
Food Network Recipes, information about the shows and stars, where to buy the latest gadgets.
Culinary Institute of America Interested in being a chef? Find out the latest on courses, fees and what it takes to be a top chef!
Recipe Zaar Looking for a recipe? This site can help you out!
Gardening
Akron Garden Club One of the best local garden clubs. Need to know where to plant that shrub? Try this site.
Better Homes and Gardens Want a beautiful home, yard and garden? This is the place to start.
Garden Guides Research general gardening subjects as well as specific types of vegetables, flowers and herbs.
Gardens.com This searchable database contains information on almost 3,000 annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants selected for general use in North America.
I Love Plants Regional garden links, information about plants, plant diseases and fertilizers.
Kids Gardening Get kids interested in gardening by starting here.
Landscape & Nursery Archive Check out what the experts say about where to place plants, how to design a garden and more.
Landscape Plants: Images, Identification and Information Organized by horticulture students at Oregon State University, this site is helpful for those who want to design a garden area. Photos of the leaves, fruits, buds and branches will help gardeners with their design plans.
Organic Gardening Interest in organic gardening is growing every year. Find out how to do it properly at this site.
Plant Facts Search through fact sheets organized by the Extension service. Learn how to plant and where to plant and much more. Get ready for that spring and summer garden by starting here with your research.
You Grow Girl A laid back look at gardening with a little humor thrown in.
Genealogy
Ancestry This is place to start when beginning a geneaological search.
Cyndi's List This is one of the best sites to use as a resource when starting a genealogical search. Lots of advice and how-to's will help the beginner.
Federation of Genealogical Societies Wonder where to go for advice or to seek out other genealogists? Try this site.
National Archives More than just the 'storage' or 'keeper' of the nation's records, this is the place to go for more genealogical information.
National Genealogical Society Promotes the interest in genealogical research with the help of skilled experts.
Rootsweb Another wonderful site to help with genealogical research.
US Genweb Project A site dedicated to free genealogical research. Connect with other researchers to find your ancestors.
Ham Radio
eHam.net Reviews Interested in Ham Radio? This site guides one to sources for Ham Radio supplies and mroe.
World Wide HamCall Call Sign Server Have a call sign? Where is the Ham? Check here.
QRZ Ham Radio Site Find your Ham Radio partner by checking his or her call sign here.
Quilting, Knitting & Crocheting
All Free Crochet Access free crochet patterns and the latest information on the craft of crochet.
Crochet Guild of America Find other crochet enthusiasts, check out patterns and supplies at this site.
Knitting Guild of America Like knitting? Want to connect with others who love the hobby as well? Try this connection.
Craft Yarn Council of America Find supplies, hobbyists, and new patterns to try on this site.
World Wide Quilting Page Link up with other quilters, find patterns, fabrics and new ideas here.
Woodworking
Fine Woodworking Online Your connection to projects and supplies for woodworking.
Woodworking.com Plans of all kinds available here from beginners to experts.
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