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 [...]

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Can Headaches Be Caused By Poor Air Quality?

Headaches are just a natural part of life, brought on by physical or emotional stress, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, headaches can be brought on by stresses, but that is not their only cause. What if I told you that some headaches could be brought on by the indoor air quality of your home? [...]

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Virginia to License Mold Remediators and Inspectors

According to this article from AdvancedRestorationVA.com, Virginia has recently passed a law regulating the state’s mold remediation industry. The Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors will now be known as the Virginia Board of Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Home Inspectors and will add an eleventh member, a licensed mold inspector or remediator. Other [...]

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Mold Prevention in Your Home

There is only one way to prevent mold from growing in your home, and that is by controlling moisture. No matter what you do, you will be unable to prevent mold spores from entering your home. What you can prevent is those mold spores from growing. If there is no moisture, there will be no [...]

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What is Mold and Where Can It Be Found In Homes?

Mold. What is it and where can it be found in your home? Well, with the help of this article from MedicineNet.com, we will try to give you an answer to those two questions. First off, what is mold? Well, mold actually refers to multiple types of fungi. The most common types of mold that [...]

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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, [...]

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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,” [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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