• For more information on sick home syndrome and indoor air quality — including how to combat problems — be sure to visit the California Indoor Air Quality Program (CAL-IAQ) Web site. Here, you’ll find links to information on chemicals, VOCs, mold, “indoor ozone,” and more. You can also reach their Indoor Air Quality Assistance Hotline at (510) 620-2874, by fax at (510) 620-2825, or by email at staff@cal-iaq.org.
  
  
• In addition, the Web site for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) offers a comprehensive selection of printable brochures and fact sheets — everything from Tips for Purchasing and Installing New Carpet to What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers. Also, you should read through the CPSC & the EPA’s publication The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality.
  
  
• To combat sick home syndrome, see Clearing the Air from This Old House online, which can provide you with the latest information on whole-house and portable air filters.
  
  
• Finally, check out Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings (HADD). This organization offers “support and suggestions to assist consumers in making educated, informed decisions when buying a home or resolving the complicated issues with deficient homes.”