Consumer Articles

A great deal goes into building, remodeling and maintaining homes, and VHBA offers the articles here simply for general reference. Clicking on the article name will open it in a new window -- Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view/downlaod these files; get it free at www.adobe.com.

 

What is a builders association & why do business with a member?

Questions to ask while attending home tour events

Advantages to buying a new home

Ten tips to sell your home

Right to Cure Brochure 

Concrete Scaling & Deicing Position Statements -- position papers of the Concrete Paving Industry of WI; large file including the following information: a) Know the Concrete You are Buying; b) Proper Finishing; c) Curing; d) Surface Distress Types; e) Deicing Salts; f) Fly Ash & Slag; g) Your Concrete is Already Scaled or Has Popouts; h) Concrete Pavement Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for choosing a general contractor

What to expect during the construction process

Tips for first-time home buyers

Copyright infringement carries consequences

Basic settlement terms defined

Lead Paint -- safety brochure

Visit the bookstore of the National Association of Home Builders by clicking the logo below -- there you will find hundreds of publications to help you with your home buying or remodeling process, the latest design trends and more.

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Opportunity Knocks for Home Buyers--June 2010

Protecting the air you breath inside your home

Take care of your new home

Homeowners insurance

Home inventory saves time and worry

Lead paint -- Renovate Right brochure

Feb. 2011: CO detectors required in all Wisconsin homes