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Find out how to maintain a healthy home and avoid allergens that lead to asthma, dust, mold, mildew, chemicals and prevent sick homes
Find out why a musty odor in a home on a concrete slab isn’t unusual if the house has been unoccupied for a long time. The smell should clear up once you move in and start running the HVAC system. However, you should consider replacing your carpeting with a different type of flooring if you have a concrete slab home.
Is your home plagued by hard water? If so, you’re in very good company. In fact, about …
There are vertical, black stripes all over the insides of the exterior walls of my house. I’m …
Easy ways to avoid lead paint poisoning by replacing old windows and become more energy efficient, …
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. But did you know with a …
Rooms with water always have the potential to contain mold growth as well as odors: concerns for any indoor air quality …
The pandemic is changing the way homeowners interact with home service professionals. But there’s no reason to put home …
If you're struggling with increased coughing, wheezing, or runny noses, increases in time spent indoors may be the cause. Get …
For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it's important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your …
Homeowners are taking steps to live greener lives and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Zero-carbon homes are a …
Imagine having fresh vegetables all year – it’s cheaper, healthier, and fresher than buying them at the grocery …
Home renovation has become an activity that many homeowners are tackling in one way or another. With television shows and …
Throwing away food is something that nobody intends to do, but the reality is that many people waste food quite often. According …
Do you appreciate hardwood that has unique, even “one of a kind” qualities? Do you want to contribute to a …
Learn the recipes for several natural cleaning products including copper polish, glass cleaner, sink and toilet bowl cleaner, …
If your home suffers from drippy, wet condensation on the inside of windows during cold weather, you’ve probably noticed it can …
Whether you’re planning a kitchen overhaul or a partial redesign, it’s not hard to create an eco-friendly kitchen for healthier …
Easy ways to avoid lead paint poisoning by replacing old windows and become more energy efficient, here are few steps to …
Finding mold in your home can be pretty scary. But while many molds are generally harmless, some can contain mycotoxins …
What rating should indoor air filters have? Many intake filters don’t list the MERV rating.
Improving indoor air quality through green home remodeling should start with a homeowner choosing low- and no-VOC products that …
Using white vinegar for common household tasks can save you around $100 per year. How? Well, white vinegar can replace many of …
Many people plant just enough in the garden to eat fresh all summer and into fall but what if you want to do more? Maybe you …
Have you heard chickens clucking contentedly in your neighborhood? How about a hen proudly announcing her egg? These sounds are …
Your garden is probably up and growing by now but instead of seeing a healthy garden is it looking a little sad? In the spring, …
An aromatherapy humidifier can be a great addition to your home for a wide array of different reasons. However, before you can …
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons – make lemonade. But did you know with a lemon garden, you can make …
With these effective allergy-relief tips, you will most certainly breathe a lot easier through the entire allergy season. Here …
When older homes were constructed, they had lots and lots of natural ventilation, also known as drafts. Older homes provided as …
