We recommend visiting the links below for more information...

The National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. (NAHI)
http://www.nahi.org
NAHI was established in 1987 as a nonprofit association to promote and develop the home inspection industry. The mission of the National Association of Home Inspectors is to promote excellence and professionalism in the Home Inspection industry; to provide a standards of practice and a code of ethics; to educate its members; and to inform the public of the benefits and scope of a professional home inspection. NAHI now has over 1900 members in 49 U.S. states and Canada.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.consumer.gov/
FirstGov for Consumers -- is a "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. It is designed so that you can locate information by category -- such as Food, Health, Product Safety, Your Money, and Transportation. Each category has subcategories to direct you to areas within individual federal web sites containing related information.

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
http://www.ashrae.org/
ASHRAE will advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE members.

The Electrical Contractor Network
http://www.electrical-contractor.net/
The Electrical Contractor Network is committed to providing Information and Services for, and about the Electrical Industry.

Toxic Mold Solutions
http://www.toxicmoldusa.com/
Toxic Black Mold Tips, Education, Protection & Solutions

Building Science Corporation
http://www.buildingscience.com
Building Science Corporation is a Boston based architecture and building science consulting firm with clients throughout North America. Building Science Corporation specializes in building technology consulting. Our focus is preventing and resolving problems related to building design, construction and operation. We are internationally recognized for our expertise in moisture dynamics, indoor air quality, and forensic (building failure) investigations. We are also on the leading edge of the design of sustainable communities and buildings. We believe in promoting energy efficiency and environmental responsibility within the constraints of marketable and affordable building technology.

Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

The Building Performance Forums
http://www.buildingperformance.net

Home Energy Magazine
http://www.homeenergy.org
Home Energy magazine’s mission is to disseminate objective and practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability. It is the only magazine that thoroughly covers residential comfort issues from the only approach that really works, systems engineering.

The Home Energy Saver
http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov
The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings.

The Building Performance Contractors Association NYS
http://www.home-performance.org
The Building Performance Contractors Association NYS is a coalition of building performance contractors, building diagnosticians, energy auditors & consultants in New York State providing services which increase the comfort, health and safety, efficiency and durability of housing through the treatment of the house as a whole system.

Weatherization
http://www.weatherization.com
Weatherization is contemporary thermal, moisture, and indoor air quality protection for buildings. For those interested in better building or better living in the Built Environment, this site will provide some fundamental and practical information to help.

The Energy Conservatory (TEC)
http://www.energyconservatory.com
Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Energy Conservatory (TEC) is known worldwide as a leader in the building performance testing industry. Since 1981, our goal has been to provide building professionals with the specialized tools and support needed to create more efficient, affordable and healthy buildings.

The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre
http://www.aivc.org
The Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre is operated under Annex V of the Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems implementing agreement of the International Energy Agency.

Environmental Protection Agency | Air - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
http://www.epa.gov/iaq
The Partnership for Clean Indoor Air was launched at the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg to address the increased environmental health risk faced by more than 2 billion people in the developing world who burn traditional biomass fuels indoors for cooking and heating.

International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ)
http://www.isiaq.org
ISIAQ is an international, independent, multidisciplinary, scientific, non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the creation of healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments.

Federal Pacific Electric Panels
http://www.prospec.net/federal_pacific.htm
This link take you to 2 articles that relate to Federal Pacific "Stab-Lok" electrical panels and cautions about them. There are many of these panels in use but some real concerns about them are present.

TK Coatings
http://www.tkcoatings.com
For plaster restoration and repair of wall and ceiling cracks

Historical House Parts
http://www.historichouseparts.com
Architectural Salvage and restoration supplies

Mr.-Fix-It, Inc.
http://www.misterfix-it.com
The ultimate guide for operating your home-just like an owners manual for your car. Answers all those questions about how a home works.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Division of Nuclear Safety Radon
http://www.state.il.us/iema
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)-Division of Nuclear Safety Radon Program. Provides information on radon and radon testing.