Other Websites

Other Websites

Check out these additional resources.

 

United States Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
The United States Environmental Protection Agency site provides educational resources on topics that may affect your home and family. You’ll find all kinds of valuable articles and how-tos that can help you create a more safe and healthy home.

Radon
Radon can affect your home’s indoor air quality. The EPA’s radon resources can answer any questions you have, help you identify whether your home is at risk and advise what to do if you find elevated radon levels in your home.

Mold
Mold can be more than pesky. Learn what goes into identifying and testing for mold in your home, how to avoid conditions that lead to mold growth and how to follow proper cleaning procedures when you find it.

Lead
Reducing lead exposure in your home is vitally important, especially if you own an older home. The EPA offers resources on where you might find elevated lead levels, how to test for it and how to have it removed safely and effectively.

Drinking Water
Access to clean, safe drinking water in your home is a top concern, and these EPA articles cover everything you need to know. Learn about what goes into water quality testing, potential contaminants and how to protect sources of drinking water in your region.


United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission site features resources about recent product recalls and general product safety. Review safety statistics, get useful tips and join a Neighborhood Safety Network in your community.


NC Home Inspector Licensure Board, www.nchilb.com
The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board regulates and upholds quality standards for Licensed Home Inspectors in the state. Review standards of practice, get answers to frequently asked questions and check the license of your home inspector.