LINKS

Plans, Engineering & Permits

• http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/mdr/epermits
• http://apps.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/AddressApp/SearchByAddress.aspx?AppID=PIApp
• http://www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/pins/index.jsp
• http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/prr
• http://www.stpaul.gov/index.asp?nid=216

Possible Tax Credits

• http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

Mold

• http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html
• www.health.state.n.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mold/
• http://www.onlinetips.org/instances-mold

Indoor Air Quality

• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html
• http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/index.html
• http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/6indoo~1.htm
• http://www.homeinsurance.org

Asbestos

• http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos
• http://www.epa.gov/asbestos
• http://web.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/workplacesafety/asbestosfactsheet.htm
• http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/cancer.php

Lead Paint

• http://www.epa.gov/lead
• http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead
• http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/prof

Radon

• http://www.epa.gov/radon
• http://home.howstuffworks.com/radon.htm
• http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon
• http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuclear/radon.html
• http://www.radon.com/radon/radon_facts.html

Carbon Monoxide

• http://extoxnet.orst.edu/faqs/indoorair/carbon.htm
• http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html
• http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com
• http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html

Smoke Detectors

• http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml78/78084.html
• home.howstuffworks.com/smoke1.htm

Particulate Matter

• http://www.epa.gov/pm
• http://www.healthvermont.gov/enviro/indoor_air/particulate.aspx

Healthy House

• http://www.hhinst.com

Demo

• http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos/floortile/index.html
• http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/w-sw6-00.pdf
• http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/constructiondemolition

Excavation

• http://www.gopherstateonecall.org
• http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trenchingexcavation

Concrete

• http://www.mncma.org
• http://www.mnconcretecouncil.org
• http://www.concretearts.com

Masonry

• http://www.mcma.net
• http://www.historicalbricks.com
• http://www.mnbrick.com
• http://www.mnbricks.com/corning-donohue-brick

Framing

• http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr59.pdf
• http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=1392
• http://homerenovations.about.com/od/toolsbuildingmaterials/a/artmicrolam.htm
• http://www.ilevel.com
• http://www.senco.com/default.aspx
• http://www.trussabc.com/employ.shtml

Roofing/Flashing

• http://www.abcsupply.com
• http://www.owenscorning.com/roofing
• http://www.gaf.com/General/GAFintro_MAIN.asp
• http://www.cedarbureau.org
• http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10368.shtml
• http://www.enviroshake.com
• http://www.slateroofers.org
• http://www.truslate.com
• http://www.interlockroofing.com
• http://www.nixalite.com

Exterior Trim & Decks

• http://www.cedar-deck.org
• http://www.strongtie.com
• http://www.trex.com
• http://www.weatherbest.com/default.aspx
• http://www.decks.com
• http://landscaping.about.com/b/2006/11/14/deck-materials-wood-decks-vs-composite-decks.htm
• http://www.b4ubuild.com/links/decks.shtml
• http://www.askthebuilder.com/239_Decking_Materials_-_Synthetic.shtml

Siding

• http://www.masonite.com
• http://www.certainteed.com/certainteed/index.htm
• http://www.vinylsiding.org
• http://www.hometips.com/content/stucco_intro.html
• http://architecture.about.com/library/blgloss-stucco.htm
• http://www.gaf.com/other_building_products/siding/weatherside_fiber_cement_siding
• https://www.jameshardie.com/
• https://lpcorp.com/products/siding/lp-smartside-trim-siding/

Exterior Doors

• http://www.jeld-wen.com
• http://www.masonite.com/productPages_EntryDoors.php
• http://www.thermatru.com
• http://www.simpsondoor.com

Windows

• http://www.marvin.com
• http://www.andersenwindows.com
• http://www.jeld-wen.com/windows
• http://www.milgard.com
• http://web.pella.com/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.simonton.com
• http://richlinwindow.com/
• http://www.hayfieldwindows.com/

Plumbing

• http://www.kohler.com/corporate/index.html
• http://www.kohler.com
• http://www.moen.com
• http://www.americanstandard-us.com
• http://www.deltafaucet.com
• http://www.sterlingplumbing.com
• http://www.elkayusa.com
• http://www.jacuzzi.com
• https://www.ferguson.com/category/blanco-america/_/N-zbqhok

Heating & Cooling

• http://www.trane.com/Default.asp
• https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/
• http://www.rheemac.com
• http://www.lennox.com
• http://www.unicosystem.com
• http://www.fireplaces.com
• http://www.majesticproducts.com
• http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com
• http://www.fireplacex.com
• http://www.runtalnorthamerica.com

Electric

• http://www.pegasuslighting.com
• http://www.kichler.com
• http://www.southernlightsinc.com
• http://www.bellacorpro.com
• http://www.warnersstellian.com
• http://www.bellacor.com
• http://www.necanet.org
• http://www.ieci.org
• http://www.kichler.com
• http://www.elklighting.com
• http://www.craftmade.com
• http://www.feiss.com
• http://www.lutron.com
• http://www.hudsonvalleylighting.com
• http://www.progresslighting.com
• http://www.seagulllighting.com
• http://www.brasslight.com
• http://www.fortelighting.com

Solar

• The Homeowners Guide to Solar Financing – http://www.letsgosolar.com/solar-panels/financing/
• Solar Tax Credits & Incentives – http://www.letsgosolar.com/solar-panels/financing/tax-credits/
• Guide to Solar Energy Grants – http://www.letsgosolar.com/solar-panels/financing/grants/

Insulation

• http://www.owenscorning.com/around/insulation/insulationhome.asp
• http://www.jm.com/insulation/default.asp
• http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/faq/faq_fiber.html
• http://www.icynene.com
• http://www.foam-tech.com/products/urethane_foam/open_closed_cell.htm
• http://www.sprayfoam.com/spps/ahpg.cfm?spgid=6
• http://www.insulation-board.com
• http://www.truteam.com/division/penguin-insulation-houlton/

Interior Walls & Ceilings

• http://www.usg.com
• http://www.gypsumrecycling.biz/danigip/sheetrock_recycling.php
• http://www.nationalgypsum.com
• http://www.worldofplaster.net

Tile & Stone

• http://americanolean.com/index.cfm
• http://www.mercurymosaics.com
• http://www.warmtiles.com
• http://www.claysquared.com
• http://www.daltile.com
• http://www.rbctile.com
• http://www.tileshop.com
• http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,384695,00.html
• http://www.katelotile.com
• http://www.rubbletile.com
• https://bedrockindustries.com/blazestone-glass-tile/colors/
• http://www.glasstile.com/

Millwork & Trim

• http://www.woodharbor.com
• http://www.youngbloodlumber.com
• http://www.fifthwalldesigns.com/pages/home.asp
• http://www.jbomeara.com
• http://www.woodharbor.com
• http://www.trustile.com
• http://www.buffelendoor.com
• http://www.ferche.com
• http://www.setzerforest.com
• http://www.coffmanstairs.com
• https://www.bayerbuilt.com/

Cabinets, Countertops, & Appliances

• http://www.dakotasurfaces.com
• http://www.selectsurfaces.com
• http://www.bayerinteriorwoods.com/exclusivelybayer
• http://www.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/index.html
• http://www.dupont.com/Corian_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
• http://www.dupont.com/Zodiaq_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
• http://www.zodiaq.com
• http://www.corian.com
• http://www.bbfurniture.com
• http://www.imperialcounters.com
• http://www.stonecountertopoutlet.com/pages/AboutStoneCountertopOutlet
• http://www.amerock.com
• http://www.warnersstellian.com
• http://www.cambriausa.com
• http://www.silestoneusa.com
• http://www.centralmarbleproducts.com
• http://www.swansonhardwareco.com
• http://www.paperstoneproducts.com/
• http://www.thewoodshopofavon.com/
• https://www.waypointlivingspaces.com/
• http://crystalcabinets.com/
• http://rustbrothers.com/sustainable-surfaces/element-surfaces/
• http://rustbrothers.com/surface/walnut/

Specialties

• http://www.baersupply.com/baer
• http://www.allseasonsfire.com
• http://www.amishshowroom.com
• http://www.jageigerstudio.com
• http://www.shelvi.com
• http://www.gatco-inc.com
• http://www.restorationhardware.com
• http://www.rivercityglassinc.com
• http://www.colonialbronze.com/

Floor Coverings

• http://www.mohawkflooring.com
• http://www.mannington.com
• http://www.shawfloors.com
• http://www.carpet.org
• http://www.mohawk-flooring.com
• http://www.carpet-rug.org
• http://www.armstrong.com/resflram/na/hartco/en/us
• http://www.nwfa.org
• http://www.bruce.com/resflram/na/bruce/en/us
• http://www.bambooflooring.biz
• http://www.earthweave.com/
• http://www.naturescarpet.com/
• https://www.godfreyhirst.com/na/carpet
• https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-us/products/marmoleum/marmoleum-marbled-sheet/bygfce
• https://woodfromthehood.com/
• http://www.usfloorsllc.com/display-category/natural-cork-5/
• https://apccork.com/
• https://www.calibamboo.com/cork-flooring.html

Painting

• http://www.amazonpaint.com/
• http://www.sherwin-williams.com
• http://www.benjaminmoore.com
• http://www.prattandlambert.com
• http://www.valspar.com

Cleanup & Debris Removal

• http://www.thebagster.com
• http://www.tubsinc.com/twincities.html
• http://www.totalsanitationmn.com

Green Living Resources

• http://doitgreen.org/
• http://www.mnstatefair.org/entertainment/eco_experience.html
• http://www.mossenvy.com/Articles.asp?ID=155

Green Remodeling Resources

• https://greenhomeinstitute.org/greenstar/
• http://morebeautifulhome.com/
• http://www.usgbc.org/cert-guide/homes
• http://www.blendaward.org/ecoblend.html

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