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Mold – Does it really hurt you?
Question of the Day: Which of the following is true? a. Learned bodies agree that it is healthful to live or work in damp and moldy environments. b. We do not know if dampness and mold have health effects. c. Mycotoxins have no role in indoor air contamination. d. Allergic reactions do not result from indoor mold exposures. e. The [...]
Continue reading...How Much Is Too Much?
7. March 2011
The question for the day: Which of the following indoor air contaminates cannot be detected by smell but could cause occupants to die if they are exposed at levels above 50 ppm for a few hours? Suggested Answers: a. fine particles b. nitrogen oxides c. sulfur oxides d. carbon monoxide e. formaldehyde The answer is d. carbon monoxide! Did you get it right? What [...]
Continue reading...Clean My Ducts?
31. January 2011
Last week my husband asked me to look into hiring a contractor to clean our air ducts. I was a bit surprised by the request because our house is fairly clean due to the no-shoes in house policy, wiping the dogs feet rule and other items we have in place. Then I saw the pile [...]
Continue reading...New Article About Built Green Home
17. January 2011
I was reading Residential Design and Build this morning and what do I see?!?! I see a new article about the Built Green showcase project I worked on last year. Please check out this great article below. - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature Green industry standards can be a challenge on their own, but add ADA-compliant design and [...]
Continue reading...DIY Natural Green Cleaners
29. November 2010
If you are like me you worry about what you eat (boo to hormones and pesticides), you don’t leave the lights on when not in the room, you try to consolidate errands into one longer trip, and the list goes on and on. However, if you maybe haven’t yet reached that point,don’t worry! I’m not trying [...]
Continue reading...Tips to Green Your Thanksgiving
22. November 2010
Looking for ways to green-up your Thanksgiving? Feeling wasteful and hoping to make a change? This article is for you! Natural Home Living has published a new article providing 8 tips on how to go green for our festive meal. My favorite items are drinking organic wine (yum!) and making just enough food for the gang [...]
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14. March 2011
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