The Hard Facts on Soft Water
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, more than 85 percent of the United States geography has hard water. While many consumers use a water softener so they can enjoy the benefits of soft water, there is some confusion about whether softened ... [... more]
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Indoor Hazards
It's hard to keep your bunny's whiskered little nose out of trouble, so before you let her loose in your house, make sure her play space is safe. You can offer your pet roaming privileges, but it's best to restrict her to one bunny-proofed room - ... [... more]
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Protect Your Home Against Mechanic's Liens
If you are going to undertake a major home renovation or addition, you need to know about mechanic's liens and how you can protect yourself from them. Here's a layman's interpretation of how mechanics liens work and how you can protect ... [... more]
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Recognizing Black Mold: What to Look For and Where to Look
Part five of a series on toxic black mold, discussing how you can recognize signs of black mold infestation in your home and how to conduct an inspection. If you are concerned about toxic black mold in your home, the best way to detect its ... [... more]
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House Foundation Types
Learn the techniques required for radon reduction in the home. There are several methods that a contractor can use to lower radon levels in your home. Some techniques prevent radon from entering your home while others reduce radon levels after it ... [... more]
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Hazards with Household Chemicals
Many young children and or pets are affected by fumes from adhesives, bleach, carbon monoxide, chlorine, cigarette smoke, cleaners, flea bombs, flea collars, floor polish, formaldehyde, hair dye, hair spray, house paint, kerosene, matches, ... [... more]
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Being aware of the effects of toxic black mold on your health is of primary concern to homeowners. Although there are many types of mold, the molds considered toxic are the ones that contain mycotoxins. Stachybotrys chartarum. or toxic black ... [... more]
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Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction - Overview
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. The Surgeon General and the EPA recommend testing for radon and reducing radon in homes that have high levels. Fix your home if your radon level is confirmed to be 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) ... [... more]
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Fighting Fungus for Better Health
Chances are you don't think much about fungus. But nutritionist Doug Kauffman does. And he believes fungi may be to blame for some mundane health problems and life-threatening diseases. From digestive difficulties and sinus problems to ringing in ... [... more]
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Quiet Dehumidifiers
Quiet dehumidifiers are devices that remove moisture from the air in a home without generating a great deal of sound in the process. They take air from a home's atmosphere and remove moisture through a filtration system. Quiet dehumidifiers can ... [... more]
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Defining and Detecting Toxic Black Mold in the Home
Part two of a series on combating toxic black mold, discussing where toxic mold grow and how it develops. Stachybotrys chartarum, or black mold, is a type of fungi that grows naturally in dark, damp areas. The ideal conditions for growth include ... [... more]
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Home Water Treatment Information
Finding the right water treatement without the pressures of a salesperson. Produced in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency Whenever you turn on the tap at home, you may wonder if chemicals or particles are affecting the taste or ... [... more]
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