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Houseplants for Cleaner Air

You may not even think that the air in your home or office needs any cleaning, but it is a very common problem due to modern building and decorating materials. Houseplants can help clean the air as well as add some wonderful nature to your living space

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Home Air Purifiers: Are the UV & Germicidal Options Worth It?

Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For allergy sufferers, asthmatics and people sensitive to dust, indoor air can cause respiratory problems. Air purifiers offer a way to reduce airborne particles and dust in the home but what type of air purifier is the best choice?

3 comments    home house healthy living
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Toxins In The Workplace

Some work environments present greater risks to workers than others might. In the HVAC industry, workers can potentially be exposed to numerous toxins. You should be aware of the risks and know what to do in...

0 comments    health environment safety
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Home Ventilation : How House Ventilation Works

Proper house ventilation is important for comfort and clean house. Home ventilation helps to keep the house cool and supplies fresh air inside the house while exhausting the used air. House ventilation is...

0 comments    advice how to home
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Mold Infestation GSU

The following is an excerpt from online newspaper The Fount: "The Silent Killer At GSU Pt. 2" Two state officials familiar with flooding in Grambling State University's A.C. Lewis Memorial Library...

0 comments    mold air pollution air quality
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How to Increase Air Flow Through Your Home

A well ventilated home can help keep indoor air healthy and moisture problems under control. In winter, the biggest concern is stopping unwanted air leaks that suck heat and energy out. It seems that the...

1 comment    home house healthy living
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Eco-Friendly Paints: Low-VOC Options for the Environment

Conventional paint has never had a good reputation. It’s smelly, messy, old versions contained lead of all things and over the past decade it’s been tagged as a major indoor air pollutant. Today, thanks to consumer demand for healthier paints that perform, manufacturers are offering low-VOC options that are better people and the environment.

3 comments    home house property
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Ten Things You Can Do Today To Make Your Home Healthier

A healthy home is central to overall well being so it's imperative to eliminate toxins, pollutants and health risks. Some of the simplest ways to make your home healthier are to change your behavior. These steps can be done immediately and cost nothing. Other changes require a phone call or two and a little investment but all of these ideas will make your home a healthier and safer place to live...read more

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Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer

Did you know that continuous low-level carbon monoxide (CO) exposure could cause lethargy, listlessness, lack of motivation and sleepiness? Not only can it be mistaken for chronic fatigue syndrome, but...

0 comments    health home environment
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How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

There is a growing awareness that indoor air is not a haven from pollution. Contaminants, chemicals and toxic materials enter our homes through the products we buy, the finishes we choose and from our every...

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