Links & Resources
As I come across useful, interesting, pertinent or related links I will post them here, with the newest additions at the end, so they are in no particular order at the moment!
Adobe Reader (Free download, simple installation, required to read PDF files. Most computers already have it installed.) http://get.adobe.com/reader/
Just for fun, check your internet connection speed. I use Comcast and get 18.8 mb/s download from the East Coast servers and 10.3 mb/s from West Coast servers. Remember the days of 56k dial up?? http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls and Product Safety News (This link will allow you to search recalls by date, product, company, type, or category)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
Certified Home Inspector Regulations
Air Filters: Comparison of different types and their effectiveness
Great site for articles having to do with combustion, construction process, crawl spaces, framing, heating and cooling, indoor air quality, insulation, old and moisture, ventilation, and windows.
http://www.advancedenergy.org/buildings/knowledge_library/index.html
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and your Home
Federal Pacific Electrical Panels