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Green Building

Environmental
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Well and Septic

Termites & Pests
    
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The House
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    Roofing
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Building Permit Records  in ;  Montgomery County     Fairfax     DC   PG   Baltimore City
Maryland Property Tax Records   Fairfax   Annandale



Washington Area -top Rated Contractors- Washington Checkbook
Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
Washington Area - Top rated contractors
American Society of Home Inspectors
International Council of Building Officials
Building Officials Council of America

GUIDES AND CHECKLISTS
Fall Tune-up Guide
Top 10 defects
Healthy Home Checklist
Environmental Testing
How Long Things Last

Energy Use
Alliance to Save Energy
American Bioenergy Association
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
APS Project Sol - Exploring the Science and Technology of Solar Energy
BioEnergy Information Network
California Wind Energy Association
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST)
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
Clean Cities
Clean Energy Funds Network
Cleaner and Greener Program
Distributed Power Coalition of America (DPCA)
Database of State Renewable Energy Incentives
ENERGY STAR Homes
Energy Services Coalition (ESC)
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
EnergyIdeas Clearinghouse
Federal Tax Credits for energy improvements
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR)
Green Power Network
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Leonardo Academy
NARUC - State Renewable Energy News
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
National Center for Photovoltaics
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC)
North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC)
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Power Scorecard
Public Technology, Inc. (PTI)
Redefining Progress
Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
RenewableEnergyAccess.com
Solar America Initiative
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Solar Energy International
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)
Southface Energy Institute
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
U.S. DOE - Energy Information Administration (EIA)
U.S. DOE - Indicators of Energy Intensity in the U.S.
U.S. DOE - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Clean Energy web site
U.S. Green Building Council
Western Area Power Administration

Appraisal
Consumer Tips for Homeowners
Consumer Brochures
Search MD Public Records
Search VA Public Records
Search DC Public Records
Real estate appraisal  Wikipedia
Zillow
Find Your Home Value Yahoo
Appraisal Institute - Appraisers - Real Estate Appraisers ...
Appraiser News Online

Assisting Others
Builders without Borders
Habitat for Humanity
Green Energy Rural Thailand.
Green Empowerment
Excellence to Affordable Housing
Joshua House Fund
Global Green
Green Cross International
Green Trust
Affordable Housing Institute
Habitat Thailand
Green Peace Solar Energy Program
Oxfam International : United for a more equitable world
UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency
Relief International

Green Building
Visit  Lowcarbhouse.com


Environmental

Lead Based Paint & Lead in Water
Information and Guidance for HUD's Lead Safe Housing Rule
Protect your family from lead in the home
US EPA Lead Programs
HUD Lead Hazard Control
Maryland Lead Line
D.C. Landlords Sued Over Lead Paint - washingtonpost.com
Lead Poisoning Prevention
National Lead Information Center
Lead in Drinking Water
EPA/OPPT: Lead in Paint, Dust, and soil
National Lead Information Center
EPA Lead-your health & the environment

Mold
EPA-mold basics
"A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home"
Mold in Carpeting
Mold Inside Walls
Keep Mold Outside Your Home
Hidden Mold: Investigating Problems
Mold: Eight Causes and Solutions
EPA's Indoor Air Quality Home Page
EPA Publication, Mold Remediation
Mold Update
EPA Mold Resources
Doctor Fungus

Radon
How indoor radon levels are reduced
Radon Map of Maryland
Radon Map of Virginia
Radon - Wikipedia,
www.lungusa.org
www.neha.org
www.nsc.org
USGS Radon Information
Common Indoor Pollutants - Radon
The Healthy House Institute

Asbestos

Oil Tanks
Underground Fuel Storage Tanks

Well and Septic
The Coastal Bays Program
Maintain Your Septic System
 Department of Permitting Services  Montgomery
Water and Health.org
Bay Restoration Fund
Frederick County, MD - Well & Septic
Septic System Maintenance
Wells A to Z, Private Well Water, Water Wells, Well Construction

Water and Water Testing
EPA Drinking Water Info
Water and Health.org
EPA Drinking Water Info

EMF - Power lines
Power Lines - Cancer

Termites & Pests
Termite - Wikipedia,
MD Dept  Agriculture
Preventative tips
National Pest Control Association:
www.pestworld.org Citizen's Guide to Pesticide Enforcement

HOUSING ISSUES
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC )
Polybutylene Water Pipe
Kinsella-Novak Class Action notification site
Photos of PB pipe

Siding
Masonite Hardboard Siding Class Action Settle...
Welcome to the L-P OSB Settlement Website
Cladwood (R) Siding Litigation
Synthetic Stucco Litigation
Flexible Gas Connectors on appliances
Recall of Faulty Sprinklers
CPSC Warns Smoke Detectors in About 16 Mi...
CPSC, GE Announce Recall of Dishwashers
Trane Company Recall of Heating and Air Conditioning 
CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Recall Program to Replace Vent Pipes on Home Heating Systems
Certain 30 And 40 Gallon A.O. Smith LP And Natural Gas Water Heaters Voluntarily Recalled
CPSC, Kidde Safety Announce Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Certain Sears Kenmore Dishwashers May Pose Fire Hazard
GAF RECALL ON ROOFING SHINGLES

How it Works
How does a heat pump work?

How does a GFCI outlet work?

How does a dehumidifier work?

How Water Heaters Work

How Thermometers Work

How Humidifiers Work

How Fluorescent Lamps Work

How Air Conditioners Work

How Toilets Work

How Washing Machines Work

How does a water softener work?

How Clothes Dryers Work

How Icemakers Work

How Microwave Cooking Works

How Refrigerators Work

How Garbage Disposals Work

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
 

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