| Architecture | American Institute of Architect's website- useful information for consumers. www.aia.org |
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| Government | California state website to check a contractor's license. www.cslb.ca.gov California state website to check an architect's license. www.cab.ca.gov California state website to check a structural engineer's license. www.dca.ca.gov California state website for Title 24 energy compliance. www.energy.ca.gov |
| Building | Resource for bathroom fixtures. www.americanstandard-us.com Resource for all household items. www.expo.com Handyman service based in San Jose www.handyman-network.com Home Blue Contractor Network www.homeblue.com California buisness directory www.califdir.com Akeena Solar www.akeena.com Email Surplus Equipment and Materials www.contractorsthriftstore.com/ |
| Earth Friendly | Environmental resource magazine regarding construction, food, health & lifestyle. http://www.motherearthnews.com U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website. www.epa.gov Alameda County website regarding recycling trash, construction debris etc. www.stopwaste.org Santa Clara county web site for building material recycling information. www.reducewaste.org Energy Star website with tips and information for energy efficient appliances. www.energystar.gov East Palo Alto based store selling salvaged building materials at minimal price. www.driftwoodsalvage.com |
| Real Estate | Eric Boyenga www.boyenga.com Rick Smith www.ricksmithrealtor.com http://www.mlstools.com |
| Insurance | Vivian Phan - 408 313 691 Farmers Insurance Jeffrey Nott - 866-212-4454 Farmers Insurance |
| Pest Control | Nancy Witney - 510 489 8689 Terminix |
| Security | Overton Security www.overtonsecurity.com |
| City Building Division Wesites |
Santa Cruz www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us Sunnyvale www.sunnyvale.ca.gov San Jose www.sanjoseca.gov/ Fremont www.ci.fremont.ca.us/ Newark www.ci.newark.ca.us/ Los Gatos www.town.los-gatos.ca.us Saratoga www.saratoga.ca.us/ Milpitas www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov |
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