Useful Information

• Well Information
• Septic Information
• Radon Information
• Mold Information
• Asbestos Information
• Swimming Pools
• Air Quality
• Water Quality
• Aluminum Wiring
• Polybutylene Piping
• EIFS Information
• Termite Information
• North Carolina Licensed Home Inspector Association: Information about the state’s largest (and best!) home inspector association
• North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board: N.C. Home Inspector Standards of Practice, interpretations, meeting schedules, the rules we live under
• Advanced Energy Systems: Information on sealed and vented crawl spaces, indoor air quality and building science
• Building Science Corporation: Detailed information on indoor air quality and building science
• Chimneys.com: Proper construction and maintenance of chimneys of all sorts
• Trowel Trades Masonry: Information on all masonry trades
• iLevel by Weyerhaeuser: Information on the proper use of engineered wood products
• North Carolina Association of Realtors: The real estate industry in North Carolina
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): Information on fire safety and building codes
• Owens Corning: Installation instructions for three tab shingles
• InspectApedia: Information on Federal Pacific electrical panels
• North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service: Information on energy conservation, home safety, maintenance and environmental issues:
• Brick Industry Association: More than you thought there was to know about brick!
• Journal of Light Construction: Information on almost everything related to building and remodeling homes. The industry standard!
• Energy Star: Information on new Federal tax credits for energy conservation improvements

Associations

• Learn more about ASHI American Society of Home Inspectors
• Learn more about NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Home Improvement and Maintenance 

• Home Safety Check List - keep your home safe
• Do It Yourself – doityourself.com
• Improvenet.com – Locate prescreened contractors for bids, designers, planning and remodeling etc…
• LandscapeUSA 
• Schoolmatch (nationwide information service on any school in the U.S.)
• Homefair (crime stats, cost of living (salary) comparison and more)
• Lowe's
• The Home Depot
• Hometime
• Today's Homeowner 

Helpful Links

• Radon Gas Information 
• Mold Information 
• Lead Information 
• EIFS Info 
• Tips for Selling Your Home 
• Home Maintenance Tips 
• Home Repair Help 
• Masonite Siding 
• Louisiana-Pacific Siding 
• Federal Pacific Electric Panel Information 
• Louisiana - Pacific Inner-seal siding litigation. 
• Information about the polybutylene pipe litigation. 
• Searchable database of Recalled products since 1973. 
• Current status of building product class action proceedings. 
• Home product recall notices. 
• Expert advice for your home. 
• Helpful instructions for do it yourself home projects. 
• Synthetic Stucco 
• Lead Paint 
• Masonite Siding 
• Fiber Cement Siding 
• National Lead Info. Center

Government

• Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Department of Labor 
• Fannie Mae 
• Fannie Mae's consumer site 
• Federal Emergency Management Agency 
• Freddie Mac
• Ginnie Mae 
• HUD'S Home Page 
• Small Business Administration
• U.S. Bureau of the Census
• Veteran's Administration Home Loan Program 
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Employee Relocation Council
• Habitat for Humanity International 

Real Estate Related Links

• Employee Relocation Council 
• Habitat for Humanity International 
• Homefair (crime stats, cost of living (salary) comparison and more) 
• HomeGain.com 
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (information about lead-based paint)