Nov 2nd 2010 7:53PM
With winter on the way, we're all about to spend more time indoors, so the timing couldn't be better for making home improvements for healthy indoor air quality. Today's homes are more tightly sealed than ever, and while that can mean better insulation and energy efficiency, it also has a definite down side: airborne... Continue Reading »
Oct 27th 2009 4:00PM
Chinese drywall is causing more than just sickness, toxic smells and corroding pipes (like the ones in this photo). Now, some unlucky homeowners are getting stuck with canceled insurance policies and looming foreclosure. According to the Associated Press, thousands of homeowners are turning to their insurance companies... Continue Reading »
Sep 18th 2009 2:00PM
Take a drag and inhale the news ... starting in 2012 Maine will be the first state to require that landlords test for radon, a dangerous gas that causes lung cancer. The hotly contested law was passed earlier this summer. If you've ever given up smoking you know it sucks: you gain weight, you get cranky, and suddenly you... Continue Reading »
