The following links can provide you with ideas, suppliers and services which you may find useful when buying, selling, or maintaining your home. 

The following links will provide you with information about elements that are sometimes found in homes. 

EPA http://www.epa.gov/- which includes information on asbestos, clean-up, Lead, Mold, etc.

Consumer Safety & Recalls http://www.cpsc.gov/ from swimming pools to items in the home

Polybutylene plumbing in homes http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html

Federal Pacific Panels http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpe.html
Fires waiting to happen, debate waiting to be ended

Masonite Siding http://www.masoniteclaims.com

Weyerhauser Siding http://www.weyerclaims.com

Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS)