Better Houses, Better Living

WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING,
BUILDING OR REMODELING

Internet Resources

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Chapter 1

1A. Fannie Mae's Home Buyers & Homeowners section
1B. American Bar Association's Guide to Buying and Selling a Home
1C. Freddie Mac's Homebuyers resources
1D. American Society of Home Inspectors
1E. National Association of Home Inspectors
1F. National Association of Realtors
1H. Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
1J. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement F
1K. No Longer Available
1L. National Association of Mortgage Brokers
1M. Fannie Mae home page
1N. Freddie Mac home page
1O. Freddie Mac' Guide to Credit Reports
1P. Equifax credit report information
1Q. Experian credit report information
1R. TransUnion credit report information
1S. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement E
1T. National Association of Home Builders
1U. National Association of Remodeling Industry
1V. International Building Codes
1W. Assocation of Real Estate License Law Officials - Agent Search Tool
1X. HUD - US Department of Housing and Urban Development
1Y. Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Service

Chapter 2

2A. National Association of Remodeling Industry
2B. Structural Insulation Panel Association
2C. The Owner Builder Book
2D. The Owner Builder Center
2E. Building Systems Council
2F.  No Longer Available
2G.
Modular Homes - Better than Stick Built, an article on the Ask the Builder website

Chapter 3

3A. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement H
3B. American Institute of Building Design
3C. American Institute of Architects home page
3D. No Longer Available
3E. No Longer Available
3F. Alan Mascord Design Associates
3G. Cambell's Residential Design Service
3H. Dream House Source House Plans
3I.  Inspection Training Associates

Chapter 4

4A. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement D
4B. Home Owner Associations by Joni Greenwalt

Chapter 5

5B. Leviton Electrical Supplies
5C. Kohler US, Heated Toilet Seat

Chapter 6

6A. No Longer Available
6B. SETS Tankless Water Heaters
6C. EEMAX Tankless Water Heaters
6D. No Longer Available

Chapter 7

7A. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement A

Chapter 8

8A. Regency Fireplace Products
8B. US Consumer Product Safety Recall of Wall Mount Gas Fireplaces
8C. Information on Hearth Fuels and Products
8D. Heat-N-Glo Fireplaces
8E. Information about Oil Stoves
8F. Information about Kerosene Stoves
8G. Frequently Asked Questions about Fireplaces and Stoves
8H. Industry Viewpoint on Vented vs. Unvented Gas Appliances

Chapter 9

9A. Marvin Windows and Doors
9B. Pella Windows and Doors
9C. Peachtree Doors and Windows
9D. Therma-Tru Doors 

Chapter 10

10A. Pella HurricaneShield™ Windows
10B. Ask the Builder article, "Certified Vinyl Windows - The Only Way to Go"
10C. National Fenestration Rating Council
10D. No Longer Available
10E. EnergyStar Products and Information
10F. Institute for Business and Home Safety
10G. No Longer Available

Chapter 11

11A. ADT Residential Fire and Security
11B. Moditronics Security Systems
11C. Brinks Home Security

Chapter 12

12A. Owens Corning QuietZone® Acoustic Wall Framing
12B. National Home Builders Association Information on Synthetic Stucco
12C. No Longer Available
12D. Mohawk Carpet
12E. No Longer Available
12F. Armstong Vinyl Sheets Fact Sheet
12G. Wood Floors Online home page
12H. Wood Floors Online, Domestic & Exotic Wood Species
12I. iFloor APC Cork Floors
12J. iFloor Bamboo Flooring
12K. iFloor home page
12L. No Longer Available
12M. iFloor Laminate Floor Basics
12N. iFloor Article on Laminate Brands
12O. No Longer Available

Chapter 13

13A. Monticello Granite Counter Tops
13B. Kitchens.com - Kitchen design ideas and tips
13C. About.com- Top 10 Kitchen Countertops
13D. No Longer Available
13E. Zodiak natural quartz countertops
13F. Caeserstone quartz surfaces
13G. Verona Marble
13H. Formica countertops
13I. Corian counterops
13J. Avonite surfaces
13K. Swanstone surfaces
13L. Wilsonart decorative surfaces
13M. Quarrystone solid surfaces
13N. DIY (Do It Yourself) Granite countertops
13O. Stone, Tile and Grout care products
13P. No Longer Available
13Q. No Longer Available

Chapter 14

None at this time.

Chapter 15

15A. Sears Refrigeration Appliances
15B. Amana Appliances
15C. Whirlpool Refrigerators
15D. SubZero Refrigerators
15E. KitchenAid Appliances
15F. GE Refrigerators and Freezers
15G. Lowe's Online Store
15H. EnergyStar home page

Chapter 16

16A. HardwareHut.com's Cabinet Hinges
16B. Diamond Cabinetry
16C. KraftMaid Cabinets
16D. Medallion Cabinetry
16E. Edgewater Cabinets
16F. No Longer Available
16G. Canyon Creek Cabinet Company
16H. Joseph Soss Invisible Hinges
16J. Michigan State University Extension's article, "Melamine Plastic"  

Chapter 17

17A. Imperial Range Hoods
17B. KitchenSource.com's Range Hoods
17C. No Longer Available
17D. No Longer Available
17E. Definition of " Phons"
17F. Viking Range Products

Chapter 18

18A. No Longer Available
18B. HomeCenter.com
18C. Moen Online Retail Catalog
18D. In-Sink-Erator food waste disposer
18E. National Kitchen and Bath Assocation
18F. Kitchens.com 

Chapter 19

None at this time

Chapter 20

20A. No Longer Available
20B. AsktheBuilder.com article
20C. No Longer Available
20D. Anawalt Ceramics custom sinks and basins
20E. Kohler integrates technology with toilets

Chapter 21

21A.  Little Giant Ladder Systems
21B.  Werner Ladders  

Chapter 22

22A. EnergyStar Clothes Washers

Chapter 23

23A. Better Houses, Better Living Supplement D
23B. National Assn. of Home Builders article about synthetic stucco
23C. No Longer Available
23D. Growing Lifestyle article, "Shingling Hip Roofs"

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