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USEFUL LINKS
Angies List - http://www.angieslist.com is terrific resource for home owners. It is a member supported referral service and that lists hundreds of service providers who have been rated by other homeowners(over 18,000 in the Twin Cities area). You will need to subscribe to have access to this very beneficial service. Access to the list is by phone or internet and includes a monthly newsletter with discount coupons for many service providers. Phone #'s are 612 339-6600 or 1-888-314-3942.
American Society of Home Inspectors® - http://www.ashi.org is a comprehensive source for information on the home inspection profession. The site includes a virtual home inspection tour, a survey to rate your home inspector, links to many information sources about home maintenance issues, and an easy to use inspector finder.
ASHI® Reporter articles by Roger Hankey
Misunderstandings & Communication, September 2006
Licensed vs. Unlicensed Home Inspectors, April 2007
Developing a Support Network Helps Offset Inexperience, June 2007
An Orange Cone Moment, October 2007
Watch Your Step, June 2008
CO Experts - http://www.coexperts.com is the website of the manufacturer of the Low Level Carbon Monoxide monitor that we sell. The site explains in detail the advantages of this product, which we believe is greatly superior to other CO alarms. If you have small children or a family member with respiratory disease, you need this monitor. We no longer sell these monitors, but they can by purchased at http://www.aeromedix.com
DO IT YOURSELF.COM - how to do many home projects
HOME REPAIR COST GUIDE - general estimates for many projects
HOME SMART - a service of Builders Association of Minnesota http://www.home-smart.org/index.aspx has many illustrated useful tips on home maintenance.
HOME BUYING TIPS from US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Inspect-NY - http://www.inspect-ny.com/ is one of the most frequently viewed internet websites for inspectors and home owners seeking information on asbestos, aluminum wiring hazards, Federal Pacific Electric circuit breakers, mold, and other building defects. Roger Hankey serves as a contributor and reviewer for this site.
Minnesota Department of Health - http://www.health.state.mn.us contains many documents on home health issues including mold, asbestos, radon, lead paint, and other concerns.
Manage My Home - Information you can tailor to you own house. A free service of Sears - Ads appear, no obligation.
Minnesota Department of Commerce - offers Home Energy Guides, and many other useful documents including complaint forms on real estate agents, contractors, and other disputes.
The Family Handyman - Good Article on repair of a load bearing wood column
Take Back the Air - Is a Minneapolis community organization trying to reduce air pollution, especially from wood burning.
Burning Issues - Is a national organization working to reduce air pollution, especially from wood burning.
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