Resources

The web links below provide information to homeowners, sellers and buyers. Many offer consumer related information on subjects like roofs, electrical issues, mold, stucco, plumbing, and links to product safety and CPSC recalls.

Community Information & Real Estate Transaction Resource

• How Stuff in the Home Works
  

Roof

• National Roofing Contractor Association - Consumer Information
  
• Faulty Plastic Heating Vent Pipes

Electrical

Mold and Mildew Issue

• Guide to Mold

Siding and Stucco

• Types of Recalled Siding & Claims

• Synthetic Stucco Claims

Chimney and Flues

• Chimney Safety Alert

• Chimney Safety Institute of America
• Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service
  
• Certified Chimney Sweep
• New Fireplace Systems - Sales, Installation and Service

• Consumer Home Safety Tips
  
• UL Homeowner Room-by-Room Safety Tips
• Non Reversing Garage Door Openers - A Hazard
  

• Fire Safety Doors
  

Helpful Links for the Home Buyer/Homeowner

• Home Component Life Expectancies

• Alliance to Save Energy
• Energy Star
  
• Homefree

Organizations and Government Agencies

• HUD First-Time Homebuyer
• EPA
  
  

Plumbing

• General Pool Info & Pool Design - Aquaventions

• General Pool Info- Construction to Chemicals
  
• Pool and Spa Articles/Maintenance
• Highlights Pool and Spa Drain Entrapment “Hidden Hazard”

Safety Links