Articles I've Written
- Aluminum Wiring
- Federal Pacific Electric Panels
- Why I Don't Test for Mold
- Grandfathering and Building Codes
- Inspecting Wood Trusses Written for the ASHI Reporter, a monthly magazine for home inspectors
- Polybutylene Piping (PB)
- GFCI Electrical Receptacles
- Smoke Detectors
- Buying an Older House
- Tips for Lowering Utility Bills
- Crawl Spaces
- Maintenance Tips for Home Owners & Sellers
- Remodeling Basics
- Building Permits for Home Owners
- Furnace Filters
Around The Home
- National Association of the Remodeling Industry - find a professional remodeling contractor
- Historical Insights - Home historian Dave Burrell can help you unlock the secrets of your home's past
- US CPSC - Consumer Products Safety Commission, safety related articles for homeowners
- National Safety Council
- US EPA Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
- US EPA Radon Risk Chart
- Chimney Safety Institute of America - More than you ever wanted to know about chimneys!
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Radon Program
- Call Before You Dig Utility Notification Center of Colorado, free utility locations 800-922-1987
Government
- Denver Water - home water issues including xeriscape tips
- City Of Denver Recycling - Curbside Recycling Program, Christmas Tree Mulch Program, Leaf Composting Program, Composting Classes
- Regional Air Quality Council - wood burning restrictions
Home Inspectors
Looking for a home inspector in another part of the country? Try these folks:
USA
- AZ, Phoenix, Scott Warga http://www.acsillc.com
- AL, Huntsville, Bill Loden http://www.insight-inspection.net
- CA, San Francisco Bay, Larry Hoytt http://www.hoyttinspect.com
- CA, San Francisco Bay, Mike Sterling http://www.sissco.com
- FL, Tampa Bay, Mark Cramer http://www.BestTampaInspector.com
- FL, Tallahassee, Larry Cerro http://www.homeinspect.com
- IL, Chicago, Kurt Mitenbuler http://www.chicagohomeprimer.com
- MA, Boston, Jim Morrison www.AlMorrison.com
- MD, Central Maryland, John Dirks Jr. http://www.arundelhomeinspection.com
- MI, Metropolitan Detroit, Rick Bowling (734)453-4141
- MI, Ann Arbor, Michael Hoberecht http://www.inspectormike.com
- NJ, Northern, Ken Salvo http://www.ridgehomeinspection.com
- NJ, Central, Pete Engle http://www.Almosthome.com
- NJ, West Paterson, Michael Del Greco http://AccurateInspections.com
- TN, Nashville, Rick Cozby
- UT, Northern, Michael Leavitt http://www.TheHomeInspector.com
Canada
- Eastern Ontario, Brian Callaghan http://www.travel-net.com/~alert/
- Southern Ontario, Bill Mullen http://www.bluewaterhomeinspection.com
Engineering/Inspection
- ASHI - American Society of Home Inspectors
- IHINA - Independent Home Inspectors of North America
- ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
- Indagators - North American Indagators