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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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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.

4 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

2 comments    health how to home
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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
The Pesky, Household Dust Mite66

Dirty, Neglected Air Conditioning Filters Affect Your Family’s Health

The quality and effectiveness of the air conditioning filters you install and your family’s health are indelibly connected. Do you really know what your family is breathing? It’s a good question to ask...

0 comments    allergies dust mites
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How Efficient Is Your Duct System?

Ducts are an essential part of a forced-air system. The duct system used in air heating and air cooling your home is a compilation of tubes that distributes the heated or cooled air to the different rooms....

0 comments    home heat efficiency
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Choosing Sustainable Kitchen Cabinets

I find cabinetmakers to be among the most skilled and engaged tradespeople. In the green building industry this quality is elevated with creative and innovative techniques for harvesting and crafting wood...

3 comments    home house construction
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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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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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Pristine Vapors or Near

  Healthy air is important to all of us both at home, work and our world over all. Allergy sufferers can provide a good indication of the air quality. How can one start a home business helping to clean...

6 comments    hubpages work at home dust mites
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