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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Study shows that filters reduce cardiovascular problems
Air pollution is a problem that has gained more and more interest over the past few years. Research has shown that air pollution can negatively affect the health of those who are constantly subjected to harmful environments. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and [...]
June 9, 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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Water Damage Signs and Prevention
Identifying and preventing water damage is the key to keeping your house safe, sturdy and looking great. So it is important to know how to identify a problem and how to prevent future problems from happening. It is a lot easier than you may think. This article from WaterDamageMoldCleanup.com explains everything you need to know [...]
May 10, 2011
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Preventing Basement Water Damage
Basements are used in several different ways. Some are storage units, some are converted into offices, some are family rooms and some are even used as bedrooms. But no matter what you use your basements for, it is unfortunately susceptible to water damage (which may result in a mold outbreak). Sorry, that’s just how it [...]
May 3, 2011
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Signs of Black Mold in Your Home
You know that mold is bad, but do you know why? Well, some molds are actually harmless, while others, like black mold, can be potentially dangerous. The secret to defending yourself is to know the difference between harmless and harmful mold infestations. This article from CleaningBlackMold.com explains everything you need to know about dangerous black [...]
April 26, 2011
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Mold in Schools
Mold can be tricky. It can grow almost anywhere. Like any other oragnisms, mold needs food and water to survive and most buildings have more than enough of these organic materials to provide mold just what it requires to grow. Luckily, there are steps that can be taken to help prevent that pesky mold from [...]
March 18, 2011
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What’s the right humidity?
Winter often forces homeowners to consider a classic “lesser of two evils” where moisture in the home is concerned. Sealing up the home and heating it dries out the air causing some discomfort and health issues. This leads to attempts to increase home humidity, but as we all know, too much humidity can promote mold. This page attempts to offer a happy medium where humidity in the home in concerned.
January 21, 2011
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