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Sort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - Cost-effective fan and ventilation systems help energy-efficient homes stay healthy.
- Before purchasing a home water treatment unit, consider local water quality, cost and maintenance of the unit, product performance, and certifications to make sure the unit will meet your needs.
- Home interventions to reduce asthma triggers can curb soaring health care costs and improve health outcomes.
- Research suggests that the addition of ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can almost double the removal of potentially infectious microorganisms from a carpet’s surface when compared to vacuuming alone. Researchers say the findings suggest that incorporating the germicidal properties of UV light into vacuuming might have promise in reducing allergens and pathogens from carpets, as well.
- While green products are on the rise, consumers must be wary of misleading "green" claims.
- Fragranced products - including those that claim to be green - give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label.
- The GreenCheck™ designation is a vetting process designed to provide an added level of confidence for consumers who are seeking green product sources or hiring green contractors.
- Killing mold and mildew doesn't have to kill you too. There are less-toxic treatments you can even make on your own.
- With a large variety of water treatment options, which one is right for your home or situation?
- Interested in expanding your abilities, business opportunities, and expertise in the health and housing field?
- Contaminants in house dust are an important source of exposure that can be reduced by good design, good flooring choices, and good cleaning practices.
- Water filters can be useful to improve water quality, but they must be chosen carefully. This is because there are different kinds of filters and they don’t all remove the same types of contaminants.
- Typical duct systems lose 25 to 40 percent of the heating or cooling energy put out by the central furnace, heat pump, or air conditioner.
- EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
- The answer is “not necessarily,” according to a report released by Environment and Human Health, Inc. (EHHI), titled “LEED Certification: Where Energy Efficiency Collides With Human Health.” EHHI is a non-profit organization composed of doctors, public health professionals and policy experts who specialize in research that examines environmental threats to human health.
- You can help lessen these air-pollution problems by following simple precautions.
- Unsure about the best way to treat your specific water? Look at this overview to compare different methods.
- Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination.
- What type of fire extinguisher is right for your home? Lynn Bower explains which extinguishers are right for the three basic fire classifications.
- The basic steps to prevent and reduce the risk of home fires, especially in the cold seasons.
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