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Sort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - When outfitting or decorating your home, there are sensitive choices you can make if you have asthma.
- Outgassing refers to the release of gases during the aging and degradation of a material. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can negatively affect our health.
- Unsure about the best way to treat your specific water? Look at this overview to compare different methods.
- Particle pollution (also called particulate matter or PM) is the term for a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air.
- Giving an old house - a 1926 craftsman-style bungalow - a greener, healthier future; This Old House (TOH) dedicated its 50th project to an eco-friendly remodel.
- Pesticides can be serious pollutants, and are found in surprising places. Here are tips for less toxic alternatives.
- Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften and increase the flexibility of plastic and vinyl. They are used in hundreds of consumer products. Are they harmful?
- Testing by NASA and other agencies has found that plants remove VOCs from indoor environments and contribute to better health and well-being.
- Horticulturists Dr. Stanley Kays, Dr. Bodie Pennisi and research associate D.S. Wang at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Science are conducting ongoing research into the ability of houseplants to remove volatile organic compounds from the air.
- From The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 most commonly asked questions. Questions 48-54.
- Water is vital to life, so it should be as healthy as possible. This article covers plumbing and how it impacts the health of occupants.
- Label and lock up common household products to prevent poisoning
- 20 tips to help you cope during power outages and emergencies.
- First, get flood insurance. After getting flood insurance, there are several things you can do to minimize losses in your home and ensure your family's safety.
- Pressure-treated wood impregnated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) - often with a greenish tint - was widely used for decks and porches prior to its being discontinued for residential use in 2003-2004. Since treated wood has a long lifespan, there is still plenty of CCA pressure-treated wood surrounding residences, prompting caution due to its arsenic content.
- Everyone is at risk of being poisoned by carbon monoxide exposure. Older adults with pre-existing conditions, such as chronic heart disease, anemia, or respiratory problems, are even more susceptible to the effects of this odorless, colorless gas.
- Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here is what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
- Information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- What can be done to make our homes and buildings more healthful?
- Make sure your service provider takes the following steps in restoring your home.
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