diff --git a/web/settings.py b/web/settings.py
index fef96d9..ab3abee 100644
--- a/web/settings.py
+++ b/web/settings.py
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 # Django settings for web project.
 
+import os
+PROJECT_ROOT = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
+
 DEBUG = True
 TEMPLATE_DEBUG = DEBUG
 
@@ -81,6 +84,7 @@ TEMPLATE_DIRS = (
     # Put strings here, like "/home/html/django_templates" or "C:/www/django/templates".
     # Always use forward slashes, even on Windows.
     # Don't forget to use absolute paths, not relative paths.
+    os.path.join(PROJECT_ROOT, 'templates/'),
 )
 
 INSTALLED_APPS = (