www.ashi.org - The American Society of Home Inspectors

HOME IMPROVEMENT:

www.doityourself.com - Home Repair, Improvement and Remodeling.

www.hometime.com - The PBS TV show official website.

www.bobvila.com - Bob Vila’s site. Top tips for home and garden.

www.improvenet.com - Resources for hiring a pro or doing it yourself.

www.handymanwire.com - Like an encyclopedia.  Expert answers to Improvement questions.

www.oldhouseweb.net - Great site for older homes.

HOME SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES:

www.oldhouseweb.net/stories/Detailed/10382.shtml - Lists life expectancy estimates for house appliances and components.  

www.fixitnow.com - Money saving information about troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining household appliances.  

LOCAL RADIO SHOWS & WEBSITES:

Around The House Radio Show - AM 630 KHOW, Sat. 9-11am.  www.aroundthehouse.com   

The Mr. Fix-It Radio Show - AM 710 KNUS, Sat. & Sun. 8-10am.  www.mrfixit.net   

CONTRACTORS:

www.troubleshooter.com - Tom Martino’s website is packed with great consumer information. This is a highly recommended reference prior to hiring a contractor! Tune in to his radio show M-F Noon-3:00 at 630 KHOW.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:

EPA – Environmental Protection Agency – www.epa.gov

HUD – Department of Housing and Urban Development – www.hud.gov

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission - www.cpsc.gov   Product recalls.

Department of Energy – www.doe.gov/yourhome.htm    Insulation & efficiency info.

RADON:

EPA’s Radon Website - www.epa.gov/iaq/radon

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Radon Office –  www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/rad/radon/builder.asp

Radon Information Center - www.radon.com.