If something's missing from the directory, please submit a link to our editorial staff for their review. If you find something you like, please email it to a friend. ISHI's Resource Directory is growing every day so be sure to check out our site regularly.

Get it Done Cheap Online with ISHI

ISHI Moving Services

Free convenient service: Change Your Address, Change your local phone, long distance and cable Services: https://moversguide.usps.com.

Other Moving Services      

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3. Use our compressive moving checklist so that you don't forget anything.

Real Estate Auctions

      Buy real estate that the government has seized or no longer needs.

http://www.firstgov.gov/shopping/realestate/realestate.shtml

Renew Your Drivers License Online

      Click on your state to learn about getting or renewing your driver's license, registering your car, or   accessing other motor vehicle services.

http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Motor_Vehicles.shtml

Money and Taxes

     Benefits, Grants and Financial Assistance    

http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Money.shtml 

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neighborhood – Sears.

Just add your name to our email list and instantly receive Sears store coupons for:
• 20% off any bed and bath purchase¹
• $15 off any lawn & garden purchase of $100 or more²
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Shopping and Auctions  

Buy new, seized and surplus merchandise from the government.

http://www.firstgov.gov/shopping/shopping.shtml

Having a problem with a product or service?

These consumer agencies and information sources may be able to help. (Please note that, other than the International Society of Home Inspectors site, the sites listed here are not affiliated with ISHI, so we cannot necessarily vouch for their accuracy or usefulness.)

Some starting points

U. S. Consumer Gateway
A clearinghouse of consumer information from federal agencies: ScamAlert! …provides current information on fraudulent and deceptive practices in the marketplace, including important law-enforcement contacts and tips for avoiding scams.

Federal Citizen Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009
Full-text versions of hundreds of federal consumer publications available free of charge from the Federal Citizen Information Center of the U.S. General Services Administration.

U.S. Government Agencies 

Agriculture Dept.'s Food Safety and Inspection Service
 
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
 
Environmental Protection Agency
 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
 
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Line
 
Food and Drug Administration
 
Housing and Urban Development

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
 
U.S. Postal Service
 
Securities and Exchange Commission

Marketing Resources

1to1.com - The web site of Peppers and Rogers, masters of one-to-one marketing.
WSJ.com - A great daily overview of the day©ˆs business events. adage.com - Advertising Age©ˆs web site offers what the "big guys" of business do to market their businesses.
hocmag.net - Small Business Computing©ˆs site offers a wealth of resources for your home inspection marketing.

Administrative Marketing Tools

411. Com - Find people, businesses, and phone numbers.
USPS.com - The United States Post Office offers a tremendous amount of tools and resources to the small business owner!
Zipcode.com - Visit here if you need a zip code or a town listing.

Real Estate and Financial Sites

All Area Appraisal Affiliate Network - Certified Real Estate Appraisals
 
Fannie Mae - Mortgage Information Site
Folks On Line House Hunting - How To House Hunt
Home Buyers Fair - Mortgage Calculator, Relocation Guide
HomePath - An FHA Information Guide
Homesbyowner101.com - Homes For Sale By Owner 101 - Virtual Tour
HomeScout - Real Estate Search
HomeShark - The Buying Guide, Mortgages
HouseBid - Buy And Sell Real Estate, On-Line Bidding, IPIX Virtual Tour
HSH Associates - Mortgage And Consumer Loan Information
IRED - International Real Estate Directory, Mortgages, Insurance
Land Surveyors Online
NAR - National Association of Realtors
Quicken Financial Network - Mortgage And Banking Info, Investments
Real Estate Review Services - Quality Real Estate Services
Realty Locator Information Resources

Century21.com - Century 21's homebuyer and seller web site.
Remax.com - RE/MAX's homebuyer and seller web site.

State Agencies Offering General Consumer Advice 

Alabama
Alabama Attorney General's Consumer Affairs Section
 
California
California Department of Consumer Affairs
 
Colorado
Colorado Department of Consumer Protection
 
Connecticut
State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
 
Delaware
Delaware Attorney General's Office
 
Florida
Florida Attorney General's Office
 
Idaho
Idaho Attorney General's Office
 
Illinois
Illinois Attorney General's Office
 
Indiana
Indiana Attorney General's Office
 
Iowa
Iowa Attorney General's Office
 
Kentucky
Kentucky Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division
 
Maryland
Maryland Attorney General's Office
 
Massachusetts
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
 
Michigan
Department of Consumer & Industry Services
 
Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General's Consumer Connection
 
Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division
 
Montana
Montana State Office of Consumer Protection

New Hampshire
Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau
 
New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
 
New York
New York Attorney General's Office
New York State Consumer Protection Board
 
Ohio
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Ohio Consumers' Counsel
 
Oregon
Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services
 
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office
Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate
Consumer Update Series
 
South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
 
South Dakota
Division of Consumer Protection
 
Tennessee
Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs
 
Texas
Texas Attorney General's Office
 
Utah
Division of Consumer Protection
 
Virginia
Virginia Attorney General's Office
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
Washington
Washington Attorney General's Office  

Other Organizations Offering Help and Information 

Better Business Bureau
 
BBB Online
 
Consumers' CHECKBOOK (Bargains)
 
Consumer World
 
Educator Labs
 
HALT (an organization of Americans for Legal Reform)
 
Mayo Clinic

National Association of Attorneys General
 
National Charities Information Bureau
 
National Foundation for Consumer Credit
 
National Fraud Information Center

International Groups, Agencies, and Publications

Global
Consumers International
 
Australia
Australian Consumers' Association
Consumer Affairs Bureau
 
Canada
Industry Canada Consumer Connection
 
Denmark
National Consumer Agency
 
Europe
European Commission's Consumer Policy page
 
Finland
National Consumer Research Centre
Finland Consumers' Association
 
Malaysia
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association
 
Netherlands
Consumentenbond
 
New Zealand
Consumers Online
 
Switzerland
Konsumentinnenforum
 
United Kingdom
Consumer's Association

Consumer Advocacy Groups

American Council on Consumer Interests
 
Center for Auto Safety
 
Center for Science in the Public Interest
 
Consumer Federation of America
(SafeChild.net)

National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators
 
National Consumer Law Center

National Consumers League
 
Public Citizen
 
Public Interest Research Groups

Architecture and Engineering Sites

AAEE - American Academy Of Environmental Engineers
AEC - Architecture, Engineering, and Building Construction
ACEC - American Consulting Engineers Council
AIA - American Institute Of Architects
ASCE - American Society Of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE - American Society Of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers
ASTM - American Society For Testing Materials
CSI - Construction Specifications Institute
NABIE - National Academy Of Building Inspection Engineers
NAFE - National Academy Of Forensic Engineers
NSPE - National Society Of Professional Engineers

Building and Construction Sites

Bob Vila Web Site For Home Owner Tips
BOCA - Building Officials and Code Administrators International
Building Industry On Line
Council Of American Building Officials
Home Design On Line
Home Tips Home Improvement Tips and Buying Guide
International Code Council
About Construction Industry Channel
National Kitchens And Bath Association
National Association Of Home Builders
Plumbing Network
Remodeling
The Plumber
This Old House Home Owner and Remodeling Tips

Government Safety Sites

EPA Lead Information
EPA Radon Information
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Lead Information Center
National Safety Council
Underwriter's Laboratories

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) HEADQUARTERS

http://www.coheadquarters.com/CO1.htm