Home Improvement

A.C.Q.C.: Pyrite And Your House
Answers to many questions Montreal area home-owners have asked about possible foundation problems, especially problems caused by the swelling of pyritic backfill. Document on site in pdf format, or available in a hard copy print version.
http://www.consommateur.qc.ca/acqc/

HomeOwners for Better Building
Dedicated to helping homeowners resolve their construction defects, and exposing the use, abuse, and unfair tactics of binding arbitration in new home contracts.
http://www.hobb.org/

HomeTips.com
Media home remodeller Don Vandervort offers some tips and free advice about selected subjects. Detailed buying guides for home appliances and other home products are also for sale.
http://www.hometips.com/index.html

The National Roofing Contractors Association
Consumer information section of the Association's homepage. Gives advisory bulletins, advice for homeowners about roofs, glossary, roof checkup guide.
http://www.nrca.net/consumer/consumer.aspx

We Roof America
Providing information for roofing needs. Includes choosing a contractor, materials, and links to contractor resources and Better Business Bureaus.
http://www.weroofamerica.com