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Factsheet for builders from HUD on how to rebuild homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Factsheet from HUD describing how homeowners can retrofit homes following natural disasters in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Website providing guidance about mold and moisture for homes, schools, multifamily and commercial buildings.
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Video from cityofwindsor showing the steps taken to install a backwater valve to prevent backup flooding in a home.
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Webpage that provides information on federal requirements for the renovation and demolition of buildings that contain asbestos.
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Website explaining the risks associated with radon in homes and how to protect homes against radon.
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Video from Sunshine Coast Council showing the proper elements and requirements for installing a backflow prevention device.
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Video describing examples of poor air sealing in a new home and good air sealing of the garage-to-house air barrier in a gut rehab.
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A list of EPA federal regulations regarding stationary sources of air pollution.
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Website describing the CRI Green Label Plus low-VOC carpet labeling program.
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A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.
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Webinar from John McKeon of Allergy Standards on how the indoor air quality trend is influencing building science practices, including filtration systems to help with allergy problems. Free EEBA login required.
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Video from HUD describing how to return to a home after a natural disaster, making sure to avoid potential hazards before reconstructing.
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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.
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Article describing ways home owners can improve ventilation in their kitchens.
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Website providing medical information about malignant mesothelioma, a cancer related to asbestos exposure.
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A website explaining the benefits of recycling compact fluorescent lightbulbs and how the process can prevent the release of mercury into the environment.
Construction and Demolition: How to Properly Dispose of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Equipment
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A website explaining how to properly dispose of old refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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This publication provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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Web-based manual providing guidance for removal and preventing entry of nuisance wildlife.
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Video explaining issues with backflow from drains and sewer lines and a discussion about different valve types used in water management practices from LSU AgCenter.
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Report telling consumers how radon gets into a home and how to reduce radon entry into a home.
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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.
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Website providing research, efficiency and safety standards development, and advocacy to the home appliance industry to bring efficient, high-performing home appliances to consumers.
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Webpage from LSU AgCenter answering frequently asked questions after gutting a flooded home, including mitigation strategies for future floods.
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Webinar from Joe Medosch of Hayward Score describing the benefits of having a healthy home for residents as well as how to market healthy homes as a business model. Included are updates on technology advances and materials to use and avoid. Free EEBA login required.
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Guidance from HUD on how to restore homes following natural disasters in Puerto Rico.
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Report describing a field study to measure pollutant concentrations in 324 homes in California.