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Finishing the Crawl Space
An unfinished crawl space can present moisture issues, harbor mold and decrease a home’s energy efficiency. A finished crawl ... |
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Fireplace Innovations
Improvements in technology give homeowners beautiful design options, increased energy efficiency and the ability to add a ... |
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Getting Rid of Mold
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
It’s certainly not new on the scene, but in this age of tightly built homes, ... |
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Green Cleaning: Indoors
Want to use less caustic, more natural cleaning products but afraid they just won’t get your house as sparkling clean as you ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Eleven: Furniture
If you’re adding just one piece of furniture or buying an entire room grouping, consider not only style and price but a ... |
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Green Homes Special Series: Part Six: HVAC
Years of research into heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) have created a body of knowledge just now entering the ... |
 
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High Efficiency Air Filtration Unit for HVAC System Explained
Bob talks to Mark Hagan of Trane about indoor air quality in the basement remodeling project. Hagan explains that the unit ... |
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Home Air Pollutants
There is a wide variety of indoor pollution contributors - radon, tobacco smoke, household chemicals. Use this guide to ... |
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "top to bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year-round. |
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How Nature Develops Sustainable Solutions for the Home
Nature is influencing the designs and processes we see in daily life, particularly in the creation of healthier homes and ... |
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How to Prepare a Room for Painting
Preparing a room for painting will save on cleanup time and will make the finished job look professional. |
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How to Reduce Radon Levels
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ... |
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How to Remove Mold
Mold is a persistent enemy to the home that can pose health risks and damage property if not dealt with appropriately. ... |
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In-Home Saunas
Bringing the relaxation and health benefits of a sauna into your home is now more popular than ever with affordable sauna kits ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Biological Pollutants
Biological contaminants are all around us—molds, pollen, pet dander, the list is long. However, with a little preventitve ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Organic Gases
Organic chemicals (volatile organic compounds or VOCs) are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Pesticides
According to a recent survey, 75 percent of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ... |
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Indoor Air Quality Basics
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
The American Lung Association reports that the death rate from lung disease has ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Additions
Before starting your addition remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
