How Do You Know if Your Home's Air Quality is Bad - Especially If You Don't Smell Anything?
In the air we breathe outdoors, we know that smog and other pollutants are a big cause for concern. But don't assume that the air...
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Toxic Carpeting?
Toxins from your carpeting may be in your indoor air without your knowledge of them. A large portion of Volatile Organic Compounds...
Can Houses be “Too Insulated” or “Too Tight”?
No. Green homes are insulated well, tightly built, and well ventilated Let’s take these issues one at a time. The “too tight” theory...
Mold Testing - It's Essential
Now that the colder weather is approaching, windows are closed and the home's air quality becomes more of a concern. If you notice any...
Senior Home Safety - Some General Tips for Moving About
Consider a medical alert or a buddy system. Keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector on every floor. Never smoke when alone or in bed....
What are the Toxins in Your Home? - An Air Quality Check In
Poor indoor air quality is one of the major sources of poor health and illness in the USA as most people spend 90% of their time...
Fall Home Maintenance Task #2 - Clean Your Gutters
The gutters should be cleaned at least once a year and more than that if you have trees close to the house. Cleaning the gutters is an...
Fall Home Maintenance Task #1 - Schedule a Boiler/Furnace Tune-Up
Now is the time to start tackling the fall home maintenance tasks, so you are overwhelmed come September. How about starting with your...
Prevent Ants: Common Sense Steps
A number of steps can be taken by homeowners to reduce the potential for future ant problems, such as: Store food items that attract...
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an inspector during your next...
The Importance of a Lint Alarm
Consider installing a lint alarm for your dryer. Dryers operate at high temperatures, and lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires.
Environmental Hazards and Senior Safety
adapted from article by Erik Listou Environmental hazards are a serious matter for everyone. However, it is especially important to ...
#Radon: What You Need to Know
#Radon is the leading cause of lung cancel among non-smokers. #lungcancer #celldamage #radonexposure #radoninhome Breathing radon exposes...
Seniors Moving About Safely
Here are some basic tips you can implement so your #senior friend or relative can move about safely and with ease. FLOORS: Look at the...
Saving on Electricity
If your utility has off-peak electricity pricing, then run your dishwasher during off-peak periods to save on the cost of your...
Important Fire Extinguisher Tip
Leave the room after an extinguisher is used, so the room can be ventilated of the chemical released from the extinquisher.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms vs. Monitors
If your home has just carbon monoxide "alarms" you might want to consider upgrading them to (or adding) CO "monitors," which can be more...
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