There was a time when you wanted the latest and greatest home and garden tips that you either looked at what your neighbors and friends did or you waited for a monthly magazine to arrive in your mailbox. You can still do those things, except now you also have instant access to creative new tips and ideas all of the time if you choose to take advantage of them.

Many of the most trusted names in the field of home improvement as well as home and lifestyle have online presences, and reach out to their audiences and fan bases through Twitter. For example, Martha Stewart, the Queen of home living regularly uses Twitter and has a massive followers list. One of the most popular personalities today, Rachael Ray, also has a strong Twitter presence where her fans can easily see what she's up, what her show is dealing with and gain instant access to the best new tips.

But you don't just have to be looking for cooking or décor tips if you want to gain this kind of instant access. For example, Bob Vila and his website have a Twitter account with an enormous group of followers. You can see reviews on the latest power tools, how-to's for around the house repairs and construction projects and much more.

These are just some of the biggest and most well known home improvement and lifestyle celebs that you can follow on Twitter today to help stay informed. Whether you're really into cooking, do it yourself and handyman projects, home décor, party hosting or anything else, you can find it all on Twitter. Follow Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray or Bob Vila for starters and you'll have access to some of the biggest names and most trusted voices in their fields.