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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

EPA webpage on lead in homes.

Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.

Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.

Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.

A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.

Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.

A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.

Website from the EPA containing information for homeowners and renters about how to identify asbestos in the home and how to deal with it to reduce exposure to it.

Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.

Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.

A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.

A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.

Web-based manual providing guidance for removal and preventing entry of nuisance wildlife.

Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.

Website helping builders, designers, and home energy raters find products that are compliant with the EPA Indoor airPLUS Construction Specification requirements for low-emission materials.

Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.

Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

Webpage from LSU AgCenter answering frequently asked questions after gutting a flooded home, including mitigation strategies for future floods.

Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.

Companion document to the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications, providing guidance on identifying compliant products, including industry databases and examples of product labeling.

Brochure helping homeowners identify hazards, work with contractors to remove the hazards, help ensure the work is done properly, and educate when they can return safely to the home.

Factsheet from HUD describing how to rebuild following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.

EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities.

Report telling consumers the risks of radon, how radon gets into a home, and steps consumers can take to reduce radon exposure in their homes.

Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA evaluates potential risks from new and existing chemicals and acts to address any unreasonable risks chemicals may have on human health and the environment. This website explains the implications of such chemicals.

Fact sheet describing best practices in installing leak-free refrigerant systems, including specifics on creating flare joints and brazed joints, pressure testing, vacuum testing, and charging the system with refrigerant.