Headaches Can Be Caused by Poor Indoor Air Quality
If you regularly get headaches in your home this can be happening due to poor air quality. According to this article, one of two problems can be causing your headaches: mold or clogged air ducts. If you chronically have headaches try to pay attention to where they occur; the location of the room could give [...]
August 10, 2011
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Health Problems Linked to Mold
We have been told all our lives that mold is bad. If we find mold in our homes, we need to have it removed as soon as possible. But does everyone know why mold is bad for us? This article from MedicineNet.com helps to explain the help problems related to mold. Molds produce irritating substances, [...]
June 28, 2011
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Energy Smart Slabs and Attics Avoid Mold Amplification
The construction of attics and concrete slabs has historically been done as a simple, cost-effective way to support a floor or roof. Because of this, the impact these two areas have on a home’s energy costs and ability to keep mold at bay is often overlooked. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind,” [...]
June 22, 2011
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Senators Seek More Limits on the Lead Paint Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Rule, which concerns renovations on homes containing pre-1978 lead paint. The regulation requires clearance testing to detect the presence, or lack, of lead following any home renovation. The RRP also requires that contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers and even wood floor [...]
June 16, 2011
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Humidity in Schools: Too Dry or Too Damp?
It is like a Shakespearean play – damp or not too damp? That is the question. When is a school too dry or too damp? Both extremes can be hazardous to your child’s health and both need to be dealt with, but in completely separate ways. This article from Indoor Environment Connections Online explains down [...]
June 1, 2011
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Feds Change Guidelines for Toxic Drywall
After recent studies conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), there have been a few changes in the way these agencies, along with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are dealing with the problems surrounding the toxic drywall imported from China. This article from [...]
May 24, 2011
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ New Indoor Environment Guideline
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has come up with a new indoor air environment guideline, which provides guidance on achieving good indoor environments by taking into account the relationship between air quality, thermal conditions, lighting and acoustics. This article from Indoor Environment Connections outlines the new guideline. Guideline 10-2011, Interactions [...]
May 16, 2011
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A flood and its aftermath
Surviving a flood without the loss of life or limb is obviously the paramount goal when nature rears its ugly head. But the unhappy aftermath of a flood is water damage that needs to be addressed before a family can return to its normal routine.
February 12, 2011
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Humidifier hints for mold
We’ve talked about the dangers of using humidifiers in the home because they can cause mold growth. We’ve also acknowledged that they can also have benefits too. There are some tips on this page for getting the benefits while avoiding the hazards.
February 5, 2011
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Humidifier help in combating mold
It’s easy for an anti-humidifier bias to develop in this blog, because we’re primarily concerned about mold and anything that adds to indoor moisture has the potential to spread mold. However, as this article points out, cold air holds less moisture, low humidity causes problems too. In addition to drying out human skin, dry air causes static electricity, which can harm electronic equipment and causes wood to shrink and leave gaps. So we wanted to provide some advice should you need humidification in your home.
January 25, 2011
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