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Everything for building a house: codes and permits, construction loans (FHA, VA, USDA), house plans, builders and trade associations, kit, modular, manufactured and log homes, energy-efficient and green building, inspections, materials and suppliers, and owner-builder learning. Start with your local building department and a site plan; get every bid and change order in writing.
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Links last checked Oct 19, 2026.
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| Planning, codes and permits | |||||||||
 energycodes.gov - DOE Building Energy Codes Program (energy code by state) |
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 epa.gov/lead-rrp - EPA lead-safe renovation rules (homes built before 1978) |
X: @EPA | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| epa.gov/radon - EPA radon (test and build radon-resistant) |
X: @EPA | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 fema.gov/building-science - FEMA building science (wind, flood, safe rooms) |
X: @fema | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 ibhs.org - IBHS (FORTIFIED home standards for storms) |
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 iccsafe.org - International Code Council (IRC residential code, IECC) |
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| msc.fema.gov - FEMA Flood Map Service Center (check your lot) |
X: @fema | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 nfpa.org - NFPA (National Electrical Code, fire safety) |
X: @NFPA | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 osha.gov/residential-construction - OSHA residential construction safety |
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 usa.gov/local-governments - USA.gov: find your city or county (building permits come from your local building department) |
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| Construction and home financing | |||||||||
 benefits.va.gov/homeloans - VA home loans (construction and purchase) |
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 consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home - CFPB: buying a home (loan estimates, closing) |
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 fanniemae.com/homestyle-renovation - Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loans |
X: none found | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 habitat.org - Habitat for Humanity (affordable homeownership) |
X: @Habitat_org | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 hud.gov/203k - FHA 203(k) rehab mortgage |
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| hud.gov/fha - FHA loans (HUD) |
X: @HUDgov | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 rd.usda.gov/single-family-housing - USDA Rural Development single family housing loans |
X: none found | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| House plans and design | |||||||||
 architecturaldesigns.com - Architectural Designs (house plans) |
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 coolhouseplans.com - COOL House Plans |
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 dreamhomesource.com - Dream Home Source (house plans) |
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 houseplans.com - Houseplans.com |
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 houseplans.net - HousePlans.net (Advanced House Plans) |
X: @besthouseplans | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 houzz.com - Houzz (design ideas, find pros) |
X: @houzz | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 susanka.com/not-so-big-house - Sarah Susanka, The Not So Big House |
X: @sarahsusanka | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 thehousedesigners.com - The House Designers (house plans) |
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| Builders and trade associations | |||||||||
 apawood.org - APA - The Engineered Wood Association |
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 ashrae.org - ASHRAE (heating, cooling and ventilation standards) |
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 awc.org - American Wood Council (wood frame design standards) |
X: @woodcouncil | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 nahb.org - NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) |
X: @NAHBhome | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| nahb.org/hba-directory - NAHB: find your local home builders association (and member builders) |
X: @NAHBhome | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 nkba.org - NKBA (kitchen and bath designers) |
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 nrca.net - National Roofing Contractors Association |
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| Kit, modular, manufactured and log homes | |||||||||
 apmbuildings.com - APM Buildings (pole building and garage kits) |
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 championhomes.com - Champion Homes (manufactured and modular) |
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 claytonhomes.com - Clayton Homes (manufactured and modular homes) |
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 deltechomes.com - Deltec Homes (round prefab homes, Asheville, NC) |
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| hud.gov/manufactured-housing - HUD Office of Manufactured Housing (the HUD Code) |
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 lindal.com - Lindal Homes (cedar kit homes) |
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 manufacturedhousing.org - Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) |
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 modular.org - Modular Building Institute |
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 monolithic.com - Monolithic Dome Institute (concrete dome homes) |
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| nahb.org/log-homes - NAHB Log Homes Council (loghomes.org now goes here) |
X: @NAHBhome | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 sips.org - Structural Insulated Panel Association |
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 tfguild.org - Timber Framers Guild: timber frame education and standards (TFBC merged into it) |
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| tfguild.org (companies) - Timber Framers Guild: find timber frame companies by state |
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| Energy and green building | |||||||||
 buildingscience.com - Building Science Corporation |
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 energy.gov/doe-efficient-new-homes - DOE Efficient New Homes (formerly Zero Energy Ready Home) |
X: @ENERGY | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 energystar.gov/newhomes - ENERGY STAR certified new homes |
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 resnet.us - RESNET (HERS energy ratings) |
X: @resnetus | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| Home inspections | |||||||||
 homeinspector.org - ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) |
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 nachi.org - InterNACHI (certified home inspectors) |
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| Building materials and suppliers | |||||||||
 84lumber.com - 84 Lumber |
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 abcsupply.com - ABC Supply (roofing, siding, windows) |
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 adamsproducts.com - Adams Products (concrete block and stone veneer, Oldcastle) |
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 andersenwindows.com - Andersen windows and doors |
X: @AndersenWindows | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 bldr.com - Builders FirstSource (lumber and trusses) |
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 boltdepot.com - Bolt Depot (fasteners) |
X: @BoltDepot | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 echelonmasonry.com - Echelon Masonry (Trenwyth architectural block) |
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 ferguson.com - Ferguson (plumbing and HVAC supply) |
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 homedepot.com - The Home Depot |
X: @HomeDepot | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 huberwood.com - Huber (ZIP System sheathing, AdvanTech) |
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 jameshardie.com - James Hardie (fiber cement siding) |
X: @JamesHardie | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 keystonewalls.com - Keystone retaining walls |
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 kohler.com - Kohler (kitchen and bath) |
X: @Kohler | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 littlegiantladders.com - Little Giant Ladders |
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 lowes.com - Lowe's |
X: @Lowes | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 marvin.com - Marvin windows and doors |
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 menards.com - Menards |
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 novabrik.com - Novabrik (mortarless brick veneer) |
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 owenscorning.com - Owens Corning (roofing and insulation) |
X: @OwensCorning | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 pella.com - Pella windows and doors |
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 reverecopper.com - Revere Copper (copper roofing and flashing) |
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 slateandcopper.com - Slate and Copper Services (copper gutters) |
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 tiletechpavers.com - Tile Tech Pavers (roof deck pavers and pedestals) |
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 vonmorris.com - Von Morris (architectural door hardware) |
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 wicanders.com - Wicanders (cork flooring) |
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 zappone.com - Zappone (copper shingles and siding) |
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| Owner-builder learning | |||||||||
 concretenetwork.com - Concrete Network (concrete countertops, floors, contractors) |
X: @ConcreteNetwork | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 finehomebuilding.com - Fine Homebuilding |
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 greenbuildingadvisor.com - Green Building Advisor |
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 jlconline.com - Journal of Light Construction (JLC) |
X: @JLCOnline | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 thisoldhouse.com - This Old House |
X: @ThisOldHouse | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
 traditionalbuilding.com - Traditional Building magazine |
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