Useful Links page for homeowners and homebuyers

MISSOURI REAL ESTATE SERVICES:

RESIDENTIAL AIR CONDITIONING:

APPLIANCES:

BASEMENTS / CRAWL SPACES:

CONCRETE & MASONRY:

ELECTRICAL:

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

” A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home” from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency·
Lead Based Paint Information from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ·
Radon Zone Map of Kentucky from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

EXTERIOR SURFACE COMPONENTS:

FIREPLACES & SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES:

INSPECTION FORUMS

HEATING SYSTEMS:

INSULATION & VENTILATION:

INTERIORS:

LEGISLATIVE ISSUES:

MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL:

PLUMBING:

ROOFING:

SLAB ON GRADE CONSTRUCTION:

STRUCTURAL:

WOOD DESTROYING INSECTS & PESTS

HUMOR:

HELPFUL FAVORITES:

NATIONAL INSPECTION ASSOCIATIONS:

HOME INSPECTION ASSOCIATIONS BY STATE:

INTERNATIONAL HOME INSPECTOR ASSOCIATIONS:

REAL ESTATE SSOCIATIONS:

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATIONS:

ASBESTOS:

CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION:

NAHB (National Assoc. of Home Builders)
HBA (Home Builders Assoc. of Kansas City)
This Old House
JLC (Journal of Light Construction)
Simpson Strong-Tie (Metal Connectors & Ties)
Fine Homebuilding
Truss Joists for Floors
HomeTime
We Build (good site on construction info)
Home Inspection/Construction Info Website (Dan Friedman’s site – Aluminum Wire, FPE Panels, etc.)
How Stuff in Your Home Works
Do It Yourself Home Repairs
Common Construction Defects and Failures (Decks, Wood Rot, Mold, Chimneys, Crawl Spaces, Roofing, etc.)

CONSUMER HOUSING ADVOCATES & HOTLINE:

HADD (Homeowners against Deficient Dwellings — Good info on bad builders, shoddy construction, code inspectors, new home construction defects, etc.)

BUIBUILDING CODE INFORMATION: