Whether you want to fix a faucet or add a new addition to your home, you need to know the facts and the pitfalls of home improvements. Here are some sources that can help.

Federal Loan Programs

	About HUD's rehabilitation and repair home loan Program description
	Q about HUD's rehabilitation and repair loan
	HUD's property improvement loan
	Fixing up your home and how to finance it
	HUD-approved lenders
	Home Improvement Loans for Native Americans
	Rural home improvement and repair loans/grants

Community-based Programs

	HOME program Contact a HOME representative in your community
	Community Development Block Grant Program Contact a CDBG representative in your area

Consumer Information

	Household Energy Efficiency - Home Energy Briefs
	Protect yourself: deceptive home improvement contractors
	Home energy saver
	Home Repairs by Readers Digest