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6 Steps to Prevent Indoor Air Pollution in Your Home

Reputable studies have shown that indoor air pollution is now a greater health hazard than outdoor air pollution. These hazards run the gamut from allergies, toxins, contagions...Read more about Indoor Air Pollution

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IDEAS

Solar Panels Soak Up the Savings

In today's eco-conscious world, it's almost impossible to ignore the need for conservation. Fuel costs are on the rise. Utility bills keep surging. And we're the ones who keep...Read more about Solar Panels

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• 5 Bamboo Products for the Eco-Friendly Homeowner
• Save Money and the Environment with Solar Outdoor Lighting

• Purify Your Air with an Air Filtration System
• Powdery Mildew: More than a Mere Dusting
• The Importance of Clean Water
• Environmental Siding Concerns
• Radon Testing: Inspect, Detect, and Correct
• Water Softening Systems Filter Out the Hassles
• Indoor Air Quality and Your Home
• Is Home Solar Power Right for You?
• Breathing Better in Your Home
• Fire and Water Damage Restoration
• Understanding Toxic Black Mold
• Environmental Hazards in Home Renovation
• What You Need to Know About Mold Remediation
• Mildew Removal: Investigate, Eliminate, and Anticipate
• Protect You and Yours from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• HEPA Air Purifiers Improve Air Quality
• Ventilation Systems: Say Goodbye to Stale Air
• Healthy House, Healthier Body

KNOW-HOW

Lead Paint Common Sense

Since 1978, lead-based paint has been banned in the United States, so there is practically no risk in newer homes, except from older painted furniture. Homes built...Read more about Lead Paint

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• Mold Testing and Detection
• The Reason for Mold Inspection

• Everything You Need to Know about Indoor Air Quality
• Asbestos, Mold and Other Toxins
• Lead Testing
• Safe Drinking Water
• Air Cleaner Basics
• Air Cleaner Installation
• Checklist: Cleaning the Air in Your Home
• Prevent Mildew
• Water Seepage
• Is Indoor Air Pollution Affecting Your Home?
• Basement Mold Removal
• Do I Have Mold in My House?

TIPS & ADVICE

Is Your Home Radioactive? Get it Tested for Radon

This summer the NY Times, among other media outlets, broke a story that some granite countertops were giving off dangerous levels of radon. A surprise to many...Read more about Radon Testing

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• Top 5 Most Dangerous Areas of the Home
• Environmental Heating and Cooling Ideas

• What Can I Do About a Sump Pump Odor?
• Make your Home Safer with a Carbon Monoxide Alarm
• Trash Management Ideas and Appliances
• Home Waste Management