flylady  For the housekeeping challenged.

Steam cleaning your own carpets

Carpet Care - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS)  [edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE786]

Top 6 Carpet Steam Cleaners [about.com/.../steamer]

Bissell "Deep Cleaning machines", apparently only the 'ProHeat' models have onboard heaters (+25*F). sales pitch: [bissell.com]  Around $125-$250 wild guess.  Good rep, but wimpy specs.

Rug Doctor [rugdoctor.com] vague [specs], high prices ($700-$900).

Reliable Vapor Steam Cleaner System $250-$350  [healthgoods.com/.../Vapor_Steam_Cleaning_Systems]

• Boiler Temperature 302*F-320*F=tip temp 221*F
• 68 ounce (2.0 l) boiling chamber
• steam pressure at 58 psi (4.0 bar)
• 120vac, 1450w, 12a.
• Weight: 20 lbs.
• No mention of vacuume, or where the dirt ends up.
  

Aztec Heated Mini Extractor -  $600-$650 [cleangrout.com/carpet...cleaners] [todayshealthyhome.com/carpet_cleaners]
These things sound serious, and at a serious price.  Several rebranded models, all alike except for color, casters, other minor details.

• Heater:  1600w (serious heater element)
• Solution Temp:  200*F (worthy of the term 'steam'!)
• Solution Tank:  1.5 Gallon
• Recovery Tank:  2 Gallon
• Vacuum power:  102" ("Strongest Vacuum in the Industry")
• Spray pump press:  60 psi
• Temp. Reg:  Auto. Thermostat
• Power:  15A (now we're talkin!)
• Weight:  18#

Bathroom Remodeling Info

[altavista.com=home+bathroom+remodel+how+to+DIY] Alta Vista seach, "home bathroom remodel how to DIY" (~200k hits)
[abathroomguide.com] - "Bathroom Remodeling: What Are your Options?"

General Home Repair Info

[diycrew.com] - lots of home repair/maint/improve articles, search by topic/keyword.