Informational Links & Resources
The links below provide information to homeowners, home sellers and buyers, and commercial property owners. Many offer consumer related information, such as product safety recalls, as well as specific information on subjects like mold, polybutylene piping, synthetic stucco, and aluminum wiring.
Aluminum Wiring WebsiteThe Aluminum Wiring Website: How to Identify & Repair Aluminum Wiring, Sources of COPALUM Electricians & Alternative Aluminum Wiring Repair Methods
Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your HomeBrief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home from the Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments, United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Canada Mortgage and Housing CorporationCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and SafetyThe Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is a Canadian federal government agency based in Hamilton, Ontario, which serves to support the vision of eliminating all Canadian work-related illnesses and injuries.
Canadian Consumer Information GatewayThe Canadian Consumer Information Gateway is a strategic partnership between more than 400 federal departments and agencies, provincial and territorial ministries and NGO partners. The Gateway contributes to a dynamic and competitive economy in Canada by empowering consumers and helping to ensure a fair marketplace where all businesses respect consumer protection laws.
The Canadian Gas AssociationThe Canadian Gas Association is the voice of Canada 's natural gas delivery industry. CGA members are gas distribution companies, transmission companies, related equipment manufacturers, and other service providers involved in the delivery of natural gas in Canada and the United States.
The Canadian Home Builders' AssociationThe Canadian Home Builders' Association is "the voice of Canada's residential construction industry", representing more than 6,800 member firms across Canada.
Canadian Real Estate Association Multiple Listing ServicesThis web site provides property listings from realtors across Canada.
Century 21 Realty ServicesCentury 21 Realty Services
Coldwell Banker Realty ServicesColdwell Banker Realty Services
Consumer RecallsRECALLS is dedicated to providing the most accurate and complete information available to the consumer. Advisory and informational facts maintained on RECALLS website are acquired from various Federal, State and Local governmental agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and national news accounts.
Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports® and ConsumerReports.org® are published by Consumers Union, an expert, independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.
DoItYourself.comDoItYourself.com is the leading independent home improvement and home repair website. Established in 1995 with a goal to provide consumers with unbiased home improvement and repair information in a community environment. Today DoItYourself.com averages over two million unique visitors per month. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.
Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry. Habitat welcomes all people— regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference—to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter.
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of CanadaHeating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), the national HVACR industry association. HRAI is a partnership of industry sector organizations that represents Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors who provide the Canadian public with products and services for indoor comfort and essential refrigeration processes.
Home ImprovementWhether you are Tim Taylor or Fred Flintstone, you'll find some great helpful home improvement hints here.
HomeLife Realty ServicesHomeLife Realty Services
The National Research CouncilThe National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development. We have been active since 1916.
Polybutylene PipingComprehensive information on polybutylene re-piping for homeowners, real-estate professionals, home inspectors and property managers.
Public Safety CanadaSafeCanada.ca is your one-stop shop for safety and security information and services in Canada.
RE/MAX Realty ServicesRE/MAX Realty Services
Royal LePage Realty ServicesRoyal LePage Realty Services
Standards Council of CanadaStandards Council of Canada facilitates the development and use of national and international standards and accreditation services to enhance Canada's competitiveness and social well-being.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products.
