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A Healthy Home Means Healthy Inhabitants

WEBIndoor Air Quality Matters “Humans spend 90% of their time indoors,” Scialla points out. “We’ve long known that indoor air quality (IAQ) is generally 2-5 times worse …

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A Healthier Home and a Healthier Planet

WEBBetter Breathing. A key element of a healthier home is fresh air. Approximately 25 million Americans have asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy …

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Five Reasons Radiant Heating Is the Right Choice for Healthy Homes

WEBProviding superior indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is top of mind for consumers, who understand health starts in the home. While hydronic radiant heating …

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Air Pollution Causes Hide in Plain Sight

WEBThe good news is that scientists have repeatedly found that improving air quality has quick and significant benefits for public health. A new analysis of the …

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Are Toxic Cooking Fumes Making You Feel Dead Inside

WEBThe health risks from exposure to cooking-related pollutants are higher for children, older adults, people with lung disease or chronic respiratory conditions and …

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Where You Live Matters to Your Health

WEBBy Cati O'Keefe Cati O’Keefe is the editorial director of Green Builder Media. She has 25 years of experience reporting and writing on all aspects of residential …

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A Deep Dive Into Non-Toxic Paints and VOCs

WEBECOS Paints: ECOS offers a wide range of zero-VOC paints. They are non-toxic and free from harsh chemical smells. The average cost per gallon is around $57, …

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The Truth About Fly Ash

WEBFurthermore, fly ash enhances concrete performance—including increased strength, improved sulfate resistance, decreased permeability, a reduction in the …

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Importance of Green Building

WEBGreen building is an approach to designing, constructing, and operating buildings that promote environmental responsibility. The goal is to minimize the impact …

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Citrus-Based Water Softener Resolves the “Slimy” Feel of Salt …

WEBOperating Cost for Salt-Based Systems. The annual operating cost for a whole-house softener can range from $500 to $1,500 for an average-sized home, …

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Wood Burning Stoves Must Be Regulated Now

WEBWood stove safety now is urgent, because volatile gas and electricity prices have caused a huge surge in “biofuel” burning in many parts of the world, including the …

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The Risks of Building Net Zero Energy Homes

WEBColder surface on the cavity cold side increases moisture risk. Ultra-low dilution increases indoor air quality risk. Ultra-durable home increases future readiness …

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Recirculating Range Hoods Do Too Little to Protect Your Lungs

WEBThe author writes: “Logue (Logue, 2014) simulated assuming no use of hoods, that in 55–70% of the Californian dwellings the NAAQS 1-hour acute standard is …

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Why Indoor Air Quality is the New Must-Have Feature

WEBSponsored Content. Definitive proof of why a comprehensive package of health solutions is a must-have feature in all new homes. Interest in health at home was …

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Lamp in Bathroom Vent Fan Targets Mold and Bacteria Growth

WEBLauren Weigel, senior product director for Broan-NuTone, says the company just released its Broan SurfaceShield Vital Vio Powered Exhaust Fan because they saw …

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How to Pick the Best Green Cabinets and Countertops

WEBWe recommend going with plywood boxes as a first choice, formaldehyde-free particleboard or MDF as a second choice. Another option is to use locally harvested …

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EPA: Want Cleaner Air

WEBHere is what the EPA said in a 2001 report: “The potential indoor air impacts of burning candles and incense have drawn increased attention in recent years. There …

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Can Artificial Grass Give You Cancer

WEBThis is a class of so-called “forever chemicals,” about 12,000 in number, that “are linked to cancer, liver problems, thyroid issues, birth defects, kidney disease, …

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