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  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

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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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 [...]

June 1, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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What To Do If Your Home Floods

If you are the victim of home flooding, there are several steps you need to take to prevent a mold outbreak. This article outlines what you need to know. Mold is not something to take lightly. It can create serious health problems. So you should begin cleanup as soon as it is safe to re-enter [...]

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Mold in Your Crawlspace

When it comes to mold, one of the biggest residential problem areas is your crawl space. We often forget to properly maintain these little hideaways in our homes and as a result, crawl spaces can often be hotbeds for mold. The mold grows and festers in the insulation, slowly moving its way up into the [...]

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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 [...]

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