Official Tutorials

• The Sims 3.com – How to upload Lots
• The Sims 3.com – How to change Active Household
• The Sims 3.com – How to use Create A Sim
• The Sims 3.com – How to upload a Sim
• The Sims 3.com – How to make a Sim into your Avatar
• The Sims 3.com – How to use Create A Movie
• The Sims 3.com – Overview of The Sims 3 Launcher
• The Sims 3.com – Bringing Media into The Story Tool
• The Sims 3.com – Converting Community Lots to Residential Lots
• The Sims 3.com – How to Create a Community Lot
• The Sims 3.com – Downloading from The Exchange
• The Sims 3.com – How to update your Software
• The Sims 3.com – The Sims 3 Store FAQ

Building – Basements

• Mod The Sims – Necessitorial – Basements and all their goodies! by Qbuilderz
• Mod The Sims – True Sunken Basements in The Sims 3 by Flabaliki
• Mod The Sims 3 – Easiest way to make a Basement by mo0ose69
• The Sim Supply – Basements/Multilevel Basements in The Sims 3
• YouTube – How to build a Basement by kwintz
• YouTube – Basement House Building by DirectorSims
• YouTube – How to build underground Basement in House by FuryofYungKilluh
• YouTube – Sims 3 Stairs and Basement Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – Sims 3 Basement Tutorial by TheLighterDark
• YouTube – How to Build a Basement by Catfish2933
• YouTube – How to Make a Basement, Underground Garage, and Underground Pool Window by 77Speedi
• YouTube – Create a basement by IceFlowStudios
• YouTube – Making a basement in The Sims 3 by Ulairix

Building – Garages

• Mod The Sims 3 – How to build a Garage with a Basement by mo0ose69
• The Sims 3.com – Building Garages on Foundation Homes by MarioSim05
• The Sims 3.com – How to make an underground carport by Xeroz
• The Sim Supply – Connecting Garages to Foundations
• YouTube – How to Make an Underground Garage by 77Speedi
• YouTube – Building Garages on Foundation Homes by WhyYouLittle05
• YouTube – Underground Garage Tutorial, the easiest way
• YouTube – How to build an Underground Garage by gmxcrew
• YouTube – Underground Basement Garage Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – How to build an Underground Garage by YannHouzzz

Building – Houses/Stairs/Walls

• Mod The Sims – Half walls and folded stairs in modern houses by amiao103
• Mod The Sims – Circular Stairway Tutorial by Patul
• Mod The Sims – Split-level stairs – Quick walkthrough by plasticbox
• Mod The Sims – Split levelling 4-level house without warped walls by ellacharm3d
• Mod The Sims – TS3 Nine livable levels (illusion) by Patul
• Mod The Sims – Split Level on the Second Story by Flabaliki
• Mod The Sims – How to build a multi split level home (equivalent to 8 clicks) by Rosalie_Q
• Mod The Sims – How to Create Split Levels With and Without Warped Walls by Qbuilderz
• Mod The Sims – Creating a sunken room with floor-to-ceiling windows by Beefysim1
• Mod The Sims – Half Walls and Folded Stairs in a Modern House by Amiao103
• Mod The Sims 3 – Customizable Chimneys by mo0ose69
• The Sim Supply – Tricks with Split Leveling Tutorial
• The Sim Supply – Split-leveling Tutorial
• The Sim Supply – Building a Better House Tutorial
• The Sims 3 Forums – 1001 Things you can do with the MoveObjects On cheat
• The Sims 3.com – How to build a Pyramid by Amoebius
• The Sims 3.com – The Floating Ceiling Solution by peacemaker_ic
• The Sims 3.com – Budget Building, Starter Tutorial #1 by Addict1220
• The Sims 3.com – Making Split Level Stairs by Alanmc12
• The Sims 3.com – Special Sunken Living Room Tutorial by cyberman418
• The Sims 3.com – Angled Columns and Walls by Freynas
• The Sims 3 Forums – Multi-Level Split-Level Homes by Nevar530
• The Sims 3 Forums – Power Building Tip, Manipulating Fireplaces by Nichaedemus
• The Sims 3 Forums – How to build a Yacht by RalphaelNinja
• The Sims 3 Forums – How to have a Cheap Starting Legacy Home by exDemon1120
• The Sims 3 Forums – Replacing the Lot pictures for uploading to the Exchange by Stw402
• The Sims Resource – Creating L-Shaped Stairs
• YouTube – How to build Royal Stairs by YannHouzzz
• YouTube – Building a better house in The Sims 3 Part 1 by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Building a better house in The Sims 3 Part 2 by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Tricks with Split-leveling by TheSimSuppy
• YouTube – Split Leveling in The Sims 3 by Qbuilderz
• YouTube – How to build Office Buildings/Skyscrapers by JamieMckinley
• YouTube – Making Houses Stand Out part 1 by GameExpressions
• YouTube – How many Floors can you Build? By Addieo
• YouTube – Simple/Basic House with Garage by Samcatlover
• YouTube – How to build a little House (for beginners) by buypoemod
• YouTube – Nice House Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – How to build Stairs by DeejayThursty
• YouTube – Basic/Cheap House Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – Building a Simple House by Kieranschannel
• YouTube – Non-floating L-Stairs by ravensloft530
• YouTube – Stilthouse in Water tutorial by ankaa81
• YouTube – Half-Wall tutorial by SimsAustria

Building – Landscaping/Lots/Gardens

• Asilee – Plants Guide, Where to buy, value and types
• IGN – Guide to Gardening by James Lambeth
• Mod The Sims – Geoblending in “The Sims 3″ by Qbuilderz
• Mod The Sims – Acrostacking Objects in “The Sims 3″ by Qbuilderz
• Mod The Sims – Bridges in The Sims 3 by Flabaliki
• Mod The Sims – TS3 Greenhouse (and custom roofing) tutorial by Patul
• The Sims 3.com – Multi-Level Fences by Nevar530
• The Sims 3.com – How to make a Greenhouse by Tikigurl0666
• The Sims 3.com – How to create a short arched bridge by Feldynn
• The Sim Supply – Landscaping in The Sims 3
• YouTube – Acrostacking Objects in “The Sims 3″ by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Landscaping MegaTutorial Part 1 by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Landscaping MegaTutorial Part 2 by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Landscaping MegaTutorial Part 3 by TheSimSupply
• YouTube – Bridges Tutorial by TheSimSupply
  
• YouTube – How to create Wedding Arches by Nandonalt
• YouTube – Gardening Tutorial by Shillianth
• YouTube – Making an Arched Bridge by Zzinged
• YouTube – The Sims 3 Bridge Tutorial by AngryBearStudios1
• YouTube – Sims 3 Bridge Tutorial (Arched Bridge) by TheLighterDark
• YouTube – Sims 3 Bridge Tutorial (No Cheats) by SimsTutorials
• YouTube – How to build a Bridge by tygereyeXII
• YouTube – How to make a Football Field by TutVideos1295
• YouTube – Sims 3 Island (Making a Beach) by branden798
• YouTube – Multi-level Arched Bridge Tutorial by ankaa81

Building – Pools/Water

• Mod The Sims – Correct Pool Windows even after reloading by Sims-Holic
• Mod The Sims – How to build a Pool in a Lake
• Mod The Sims – Building an Aquarium Pool by aphexZero
• Mod The Sims – Building an Aquarium Pond by Patul
• Mod The Sims – How to Make Pools of Different Depths by KRD123
• Mod The Sims – How to build a pool in a lake by AllHeartAnne
• The Sim Supply – Pool Techniques Tutorial
• The Sim Supply – How to make Waterfalls Tutorial
• The Sims 3.com – How to make the Water turn Green by Suttonbros
• The Sims 3.com – Waterfall Tutorial by Dante11111
• The Sims 3.com – How to use Fountains in a Pond by rgarraw
• The Sims 3.com – How to build a split level pool by Moonfeather
• The Sims 3.com – How to make Indoor/outdoor pools +bonus by Kraslev
• YouTube – How to Make an Underground Pool Window by 77Speedi
• YouTube – How to build a Giant Sims Aquarium by YannHouzzz
• YouTube – Pool Techniques in The Sims 3 by Qbuilderz
• YouTube – How to make a pool window by gmxcrew
• YouTube – Building a Pool Window by Catfish2933
• YouTube – Waterfalls in The Sims 3 by TheSimSupply
  
• YouTube – Sims 3 Waterfall Tutorial by Abercrombie6622
• YouTube – Making a Waterfall by LuisFx08
• YouTube – How to make a Waterfall by o00o00o00o2009
• YouTube – Overlooking Pool by TheRealGreenVirus

Building – Roofs

• Mod The Sims – Necessitorial – Overcoming Auto-roof by Qbuilderz
• Mod The Sims – How to create a basic roof with different slope angles by Feldynn
• Mod The Sims 3 – How to build roofs at different heights by mo0ose69
• The Sim Supply - Roof Height Adjustment Tutorial
• The Sims 3.com – Individualroofslope tutorial by Mch36504
• The Sims 3.com – Building a Gambrel Roof Tutorial by ricslady99
• The Sims 3.com – Adding Dormers to a Roof by ricslady99
  
• The Sims 3 Forums – Gambrel Roof Tutorial
• YouTube – Roof Height Adjustment in The Sims 3 by Qbuilderz
• YouTube – Roof Height Tutorial by TheLighterDark
• YouTube – How to build a Roof by tinhooves

Create-A-Sim (CAS) In-game Tutorials

• Game Reports & Tools – Using Create A Style in The Sims 3 Part 1
• Game Reports & Tools – Using Create A Style in The Sims 3 Part 2:  Hairs, eyes, lips and clothes
• YouTube – Creating your Family Part 1 by lovinglifeeveryday
• YouTube – Umi’s Guide to Trait-Based Idle Animations by UmiKagam1
• YouTube – Sims 3 Traits/Emotions Part 1 by buypoemod
• YouTube – Create a Sim Tutorial Part 1 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Create a Sim Tutorial Part 2 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Create a Sim Tutorial Part 3 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Making Unique, Pretty Sims in the New CAS by tinhooves

Create-A-Style Texture (CASt) In-game Tutorials

• YouTube – Create A Style Tutorial by Addieo

Creating Custom Clothes, Skins & Skintone Textures

• MATY – Quick and Dirty Guide to Delphy’s CAS Unitool by Hanlon Razor
• Mod The Sims – Adding Clothing to a Category (for beginners) by Trebtreb
• Mod The Sims – How To Make A Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan (see post #17)
• Mod The Sims – Creating Default Replacement Skintones for TS3 by Aikea Guinea
• Mod The Sims – Default Replacement Eyes, Plus Changing The Whites by Aikea Guinea
• SimsWiki – Creating Custom Clothing Stencils using Delphy’s CAS Texture Unitool by daluved1
• SimsWiki – Adding Custom Clothing Stencils using Delphy’s CAS Texture Unitool by daluved1
• SimsWiki – Creating A New Base Texture using Delphy’s CAS Texture Unitool by daluved1
• SimsWiki – Replacing the Base Texture using Delphy’s CAS Texture Unitool by daluved1
• SimsWiki – Basic Mask Editing using Delphy’s CAS Texture Unitool by daluved1
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Understanding Complates by Murano
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Adding Logos to Clothing – A Beginners Tutorial by kittyispretty69
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – In Depth Clothing Re-Texturing Tutorial for the TSR Workshop by Sinastra

Creating Custom Textures (Patterns and Misc)

• Custom Sims 3 – Four-Color Patterns In Paint Shop Pro 9 by Regina
• Mod The Sims – Changing Pattern Categories by HugeLunatic
• Mod The Sims – Four-Color Patterns In Paint Shop Pro 9~Graphic Intensive! by Misty 2004
• Mod The Sims – Making Patterns Using Psp
• Mod The Sims – A Fast Way to Create Patterns
• Mod The Sims – Separating Patterns without Vectors by JaneSamborski
• Mod The Sims – How To Make A Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan
• SimsWiki – Creating Custom Patterns for The Sims 3 by HystericalParoxysm
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – 4 Layer Tutorial for Paint Shop Pro by Flobi
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Gimp Sims 3 Pattern Tutorial by AnoeskaB
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – TS3 Workshop Pattern Plugin Video Tutorial by Murano
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – How to Make Patterns Using PSP by pegasussims
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Custom Pattern Tutorial for Photoshop (No Masking Required) by Sinastra
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Sims 3 Workshop Patterns Plugin Manual by Murano
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – How to create a RGBA Stencil Mask by Murano

Creating Meshes/Objects Tutorials

• Custom Sims 3 – Modifying a TS3 Mesh
• Mod The Sims – How to UV Map a Sphere
• Mod The Sims – Sims 3 Hair Basics
• Mod The Sims – A short guide to good clonable CAS objects by buggybooz
• Mod The Sims – Meshing Objects in TS3 by Deluxe Designs
• SimsWiki – Sims 3 Hair Basics
• SimsWiki – Modifying a TS3 Mesh
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part I
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part II
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part III
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part IV
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part V
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part VI
• SimsWiki – 3D Meshing Part VII
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Creating a New Clothing Mesh with the TSR Workshop by sww

Custom Modding, Mods & Hacks (Object mods, Installing files, Programming, etc)

• MATY – Adding Lifetime Reward points cheat or manual tutorial using Cheat Engine
• Mod The Sims – Object Modding (adding interactions) by Kolipoki
• Mod The Sims – Linking Stairs, Railings and Fences by Srikandi
• Mod The Sims – Core Modding Tutorial
• Mod The Sims – How to Change Career Names / Job Descriptions
• Mod The Sims – Sims 3 XML Tuning Modding
• Mod The Sims – IL and DLL overview / tutorial by Lemmy101
• Simlogical – Instructions for making a Configuration Hack
• Simlogical – Gameplay Modding for Dummies by Inge Jones
• SimsWiki – How to Install Sims 3 Package Files
• SimsWiki – How to convert a Sims3Pack file to a Package file
• The Sims 3 Forums – Installing Custom Content by GoddessNoire
• YouTube – How to install mods to The Sims 3 by kanetsugu99

Custom Objects

• Mod The Sims – How To Clone A Painting And Change the Texture by Xanathon
• Prime Time Sims – Creating a new Book
• SimsWiki – Custom Painting In Sims 3 by Snaitf & Srikandi

Gameplay Tutorials/Guides

• 1Up.com – The Sims 3 SuperGuide
• Asilee – Gender of Babies Tips and Tricks
• Asilee – Logic Skill Challenges and Oppurtunities
• Carl’s Sims 3 Guide – Carl’s Sims 3 Gameplay Guide
• Game Reports & Tools – How do I do a custom community lot in The Sims 3
• ModTheSims – How to build a specific lot type, where to have a party and why it matters by Blackcat007
• The Sims 3.com – How to have a Ghost Baby by SailorMoonLuvr
• The Sims 3.com – Understanding the Klepto Trait by Beans33
• The Sims 3 Forums – Ask Aarin – Compendium of Information
• YouTube – Sims 3 Tutorial For “testingCheatsEnabled” by AeixRoxas
• YouTube – Making a Ghost Sim Live Again by Shillianth
• YouTube – Sims 3 Designing Tip #1 by Shillianth
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 1 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 2 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 3 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 4 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 5 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 6 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 7 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 7.1 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 7.5 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 8 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 9 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 10 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 11 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 12 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 13 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 14 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Gameplay Tutorial Part 14.1 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Sims 3 Cheats Tutorial by UltimateXbox
• YouTube – Switching Active Household Tutorial by blacksheepgirl
• YouTube – Making a Ghost Sim by Shillianth
• YouTube – Collection Helper by Shillianth
• YouTube – Moving Someone Out by Shillianth
• YouTube – Changing Active Household by Shillianth
• YouTube – What is Story Progression by Shillianth
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 1 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 2 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 3 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 4 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 5 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 6 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 7 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 8 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 9 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 10 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 11 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Build and Buy Mode Tutorial Part 12 by RtFusion
• YouTube – Proposal and Marriage Tutorial by Samcatlover
• YouTube – Sims 3 Relationship Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – Lifetime Happiness/Rewards Tutorial by Addieo
• YouTube – How to Move a Family Out of a House and Into Another by tinhooves
• YouTube – How To use the Teleport Cheat by flatboys94
• YouTube – The Sims 3 Guide on Getting Started (#1) by buypoemod
• YouTube – The Sims 3 Guide on How to Set Off (#2) by buypoemod
• YouTube – The Sims 3 Guide on Jobs (#3) by buypoemod
• YouTube – The Sims 3 Guide on Love / Relations by buypoemod

Misc/Other (Installing files, Uploading, Backing up Data, etc.) Tutorials

• Game Reports & Tools – How do I add my custom music for The Sims 3
• Game Reports & Tools – How do I back up my custom objects and saves in The Sims 3
• Game Reports & Tools – Guide to Upload own CC on Exchange or another site
• YouTube – How to upload sims to Sims3.com by lovinglifeeveryday
• YouTube – How to put Custom Music into The Sims 3 by RAWshowdown
• YouTube – Uploading to the Exchange by Shillianth
• The Sims 3 Forums – How to recover Game Saves, PC Guide Only
• The Sims 3 Forums – Creating Sims Styled Text *Step by Step Tutorial*
• The Sims 3 Forums – HowTo- Upload Simself as Avatar
• The Sims 3 Forums – Replacing the Lot pictures for uploading to the Exchange by Stw402
• The Sims 3 Workshop (TSR) – Merlin Manual

Storytelling & Movie-Making Tutorials

• Pyro’s Productions:  Some useful tips to film with The Sims 3
• Pyro’s Productions:  Editing the camera file for The Sims 3
• SimPrograms – Machinima Tips and Tricks Learned from the Production of Black Widow Flower Garden
• The Sims 3.com – Enhancing Snapshots by Slice
• The Sims 3.com – How to ‘Roof Jump Tutorial’ by Bacon&eggzie
• The Sims Workshop (TSR) – Extracting Sims and Objects from Screenshots by BlackGarden
• YouTube – Create A Story by Aurakiel
• YouTube – Slow Motion Tutorial by TheLighterDark
• YouTube – Sims 3 Camera Tutorial by faithfullyem
• YouTube – Using Create-a-Movie at TheSims3.com by Jack Connor
• YouTube – Using Create-a-Story at TheSims3.com by Jack Connor

Preparing for The Sims 3 – Tech Tips

• NeoSeeker – The Sims 3 Graphics Performance Guide
• SimPrograms – How to defrag and clean up your Computer
• SimPrograms – Adding another Hard-Drive to your Computer
• SimPrograms – Replacing/Adding your Video & Graphics Card
• SimPrograms – How to add more Memory/RAM to your Desktop
• SimPrograms – How to add more Memory/RAM to your Laptop
• SimPrograms – Checking your Computer to see if it will handle The Sims 3

Mods

• Asilee.com – List of available Mods