Helpful Links
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Outdoor Areas
Landscaping
http://www.landscaping.about.com
Decks
http://www.hometime.com/projects/deckprch.htm
Pools and Spas
http://www.poolspaliving.com/shop/index.asp
Exterior
Siding
http://architecture.about.com/od/sidingconstruction/
Paint
http://www.generalpaint.com
Wood Preservation
http://www.forestprod.org/cdromdemo/up/wp4.html
Cedar Shakes and Shingles
http://cedarbureau.org
Weatherization
http://www.weatherization.com
Roof
Maintenance
http://www.nrca.net/consumer/homeowners.aspx
Roofing Products
http://www.roofhelp.com
Skylights
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/ba7.html
Chimneys
http://www.csia.org
Electrical
How the Service Panel Works
http://www.howstuffworks.com/power5/htm
Repairs and Upgrades
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/electric/elec_4.htm
GFCI Outlets
http://www.easy2.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35693958
Aluminum Wiring
http://thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/electrical/article/0,16417,562098-8,00.html
Heating
Heating Systems
http://www.diynet.com/diy/hm_heat_cool/0,2084,DIY_16799,00.html
Air Conditioning
http://www.howstuffworks.com/achtm
Heat Pumps
http://www.ari.org/consumer/howdoesitwork/howHPwks.html
Radiant Floor Heating
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/factsheets/bc2.html
Plumbing
Repairs and Upgrades
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/plumbing/plum_1.htm
Water Heaters
http://www.allabouthome.com/tips/plumbing/water_heaters.html
Septic Systems
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/DD6583.html
Well Systems
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/privatewells/index2.html
Interior
Windows and Doors
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/windows.htm
Fireplaces
http://doityourself.com/fireplace/index.shtml
Kitchen Design and Remodeling
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/kitchen
Bathroom Design and Remodeling
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/bath
Building Inspection
If you are interested in more information about the building inspection industry, several professional organizations have extensive online resources.
American Society of Home Inspectors
http://www.ashi.org
International Code Council
http://www.iccsafe.org
Washington State Pest Inspection
http://agr.wa.gov/Pestfert/LicensingEd/CaSpiInfo.htm