HUD On Your Side: Consumer Information:
US Department of Housing and Urban Development web site offering
information on buying, leasing and renting homes.
http://www.hud.gov/consum.html
HomePopular:
Most popular sites about home, ranked by numbers of online visitos
weekly.
http://homepopular.com/
SmartHomeForum:
This is an independent information site for Smart Homes and
buildings.
http://www.smarthomeforum.com/start.shtml
HomeTips.com:
Media home remodeller Don Vandervort offers some tips and free
advice about selected subjects. Detailed buying guides for home
appliances and other home products are also for sale.
http://www.hometips.com/index.html
American Home Owners Information Club:
An annual subscription club that provides an opportunity for
property owners and non-owners to obtain information.
http://www.ahoic.com/
Ciao.com:
European consumer community offering product and service reviews.
http://ciao.com/
The National Roofing Contractors Association:
Consumer information section of the Association's homepage. Gives
advisory bulletins, advice for homeowners about roofs, glossary,
roof checkup guide.
http://nrca.net/consumer/default.asp
OurBroker.com:
Comprehensive consumer real estate information site; includes
calculators, links to agencies, credit and loan advice, directories,
FAQs, information on rates, taxes, services, software.
http://www.ourbroker.com/
The Smallest Room:
Bathroom consumer information site. Sections on baths, sanitaryware,
showers, brassware, heating, tiles, accessories and showrooms.
http://www.smallestroom.co.uk/
ConsumerSearch.com: Cookware Product Reviews:
Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they
agree or disagree, and why.
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/cookware/
Solid Fuel Association:
For advice on coal, coke and smokeless fuels and appliances, central
heating, open fires, room heaters and cookers
Ask The Kitchen Designers.com:
Information about designing a kitchen with specific subject areas.
http://www.askthekitchendesigners.com/
ConsumerSearch.com: Kitchen Product Reviews:
Reviews product reviews, analyzes them, distills the information
shoppers need and recommends which products are the best.
http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/
Choosing the Right Home:
Top 10 tips to home buying from a commercial site.
http://www.houseseeker4u.com/buying.htm
Real Estate Articles:
From a local community directory, a collection of consumer-oriented
real estate articles.
http://www.South-County.org/REGuides/RealEstateGuides.html
Recessed Ceiling Lighting:
From a merchant sales site, a discussion of proper lighting.
http://www.RichArtCo.com/Lighting/lighting.html
Preservation of Paper Items:
Tips and advice for preserving paper items around the house, such as
documents and books.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homemgt/nf138.htm
A buyersguide.to Fireplaces and Wood Stoves:
Fireplaces, inserts, wood stoves, can be researched, evaluated and
purchased with this comprehensive, easy-to-navigate directory.
http://www.buyersguide.to/home_products_and_services_fireplaces_wood_stoves_fireplace_inserts.html
Preservation of Metal Items:
Tips and advice for perserving metal heirlooms and keepsakes.
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/homemgt/nf139.htm
A.C.Q.C.: Pyrite And Your House:
Answers to many questions Montreal area home-owners have asked about
possible foundation problems, especially problems caused by the
swelling of pyritic backfill. Document on site in pdf format, or
available in a hard copy print version.
http://www.consommateur.qc.ca/acqc/
Ideas for Home:
Offers home and gardening tips, craft projects, and potpourri
receipes. Accepts home and garden ideas from visitors.
http://www.ideasforhome.com
HomeOwners for Better Building:
Dedicated to helping homeowners resolve their construction defects,
and exposing the use, abuse, and unfair tactics of binding
arbitration in new home contracts.
http://www.hobb.org/
Wayne Dalton's Garage Door:
Brand site providing safety features and consumer tips.
http://www.garagedoorsafety.com
bLocal Home Remodeling Payback Estimator:
Helps consumers access local information and resources to manage and
improve their homes such as costs, values, tips and resources for
home projects.
http://www.paybackestimator.com
The Voice of the Consumer:
UK based consumer reviews, price comparison and online shopping on
thousands of products.
http://www.ciao.co.uk/
United States Homeowners Association:
Offers fee-based services to members that assist homeowners in
caring for, maintaining or improving the value of their homes.
http://www.ushoa.net
