We have put together a list of free downloadable publications along with links to websites and videos for homeowners.
Air Leakage
Energy Star – Seal and Insulate – Advice and publications on insulating and air sealing your home
Reducing Air Leaks (PDF) – Homes can have air leaks that easily add up to the equivalent of 21″ by 21″ window open to the outside year round.
Emergency Preparedness
Are You Ready? A Citizens Guide to Preparedness
FEMA Earthquake Response and Recovery
Government and University Sponsored Natural Disaster Preparedness Links (via US Alarm)
Emergency Supply Checklist (PDF)
FEMA Emergency Financial FirstAidKit (PDF)
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies (PDF)
How to Make an Earthquake Preparedness Kit (2:11 min)
Learn about the 2001 Seattle Earthquake (9:41 min)
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is an earthquake fault line that lies a few miles offshore and stretches from Cape Mendocino, CA all the way to British Columbia. See the Cascadia Earthquake Model (3:09 min)
Energy Efficiency
Energy Savers Booklet – tips on saving energy
Energy Star – Energy saving products, home improvement ideas and information, and much more
Energy Star Home Energy Yardstick – Assess your home
Energy Star Refrigerator Calculator – Estimate how much your refrigerator is costing you
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Indoor air quality
American Lung Association Health House
Healthy Indoor Air (PDF)
In Home + Garage (PDF) – Safer alternatives to cleaning products
National Center for Healthy Housing
Carbon Monoxide
Consumer Products Safety Commission
US Environmental Protection Agency – Carbon Monoxide
Radon
EPA’s Citizen’s Guide to Radon
US Environmental Protection Agency – Radon
Maintenance
Healthy Home Maintenance Checklist (PDF) – A simple yet thorough checklist
Recycling and Disposal
Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste