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Online Resources

With use of the Internet growing exponentially, the number of online Resources available to help homeowners with virtually every phase of their Renovation is on the rise too. Explore the ever-expanding list of links on the Renovation Resources website to do everything from creating your own portfolio of favorite products to chatting with fellow owner’s of old homes; find a home improvement loan and check out a contractor’s background.

Local Green Resources

HAUS - The Architecture Studio- an Indianapolis based firm currently working on a number of projects involving Green Roofs, LEED Certification and other Sustainable aspects.

Urban Indy Blog- blog about a sustainable urban environment in Indianapolis, Indiana

Green Way Supply- a new building supply company featuring Green Building Products in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indy GreenPrint- Mayor Bart Peterson's environmental initiative for Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis Urban Sustainability Meet- a networking blog where you can connect with others interested in urban sustainability in Indianapolis, Indiana

General Resources

Homeportfolio- create a portfolio of products that you like, save them and email to architects, designers and contractors
Merillat - create an Idea Folio and use 3D design tools for all of your cabinet layout needs
Improvenet - use their Contractor Matching System to find contractors for all of you Renovation needs
Angie's List - read actual customer's reviews of work done by local contractors
Brandwise - product pricing information
Productopia - product pricing information
Contractor's License - contractor licensing information
Housenet - how-to and do-it-yourself articles
Bankrate - home loan information and rates
HSH Associates - "sub-prime" loans and lenders
Consumer Product Safety Commission - product recall information
U.S. Dept. of Energy - advice on making your home more energy efficient
Environmental Protection Agency - learn about indoor air quality through the EPA's own articles
Corner Hardware - online instructions on home improvement projects and tools
Repair Clinic - information on appliance repair and parts purchasing
Remodeling Corner - offering advice on remodeling issues from team relationships to controlling your whims and fancies in the heat of the project
Old House Journal - a posting of articles historic properties from the National Park Service's Preservation Department
Old House Web - the self-proclaimed online community for old house owners
Restoration Central - hard to find restoration products
This Old House - the official website of the venerable PBS show that arguably started the DIY movement
James Hardie - Fiber Cement siding, shingles and stucco board
Certainteed - Fiber Cement siding and more