All of the indoor pollution controls mentioned in our previous entry about indoor air quality solutions for new homes can be incorporated into existing homes.  Radon and sub-slab moisture systems can be retrofit.  Upgraded filtration and ventilation systems can readily be installed.  Homeowners that want more fresh air, but don’t want to pay for an [...]

When we remember what it takes to have good indoor air quality, we can see that there are a myriad of actions we can take to give us healthy homes.  Some of our actions depend on our specific problems.  BUT-several actions should be taken by EVERY homeowner to reduce the potential for indoor air quality [...]

The American Lung Association of New England just released a statement last week that the indoor air quality guidelines from the EPA that were released earlier this year aren’t stringent enough to counteract ozone poisoning this summer. According to the report, only 54 days of high ozone levels were recorded last year, when in actuality, [...]

Would you be surprised to find out that your computer keyboard harbors more bacteria and germs than a toilet seat? According to a study that compared swabs from keyboards and toilets, one keyboard had 5 times the amount of bacteria on it than a toilet did, and over 150 times the pass limit of bacteria. [...]

With allergy season upon us, we thought we’d expand on our previous 10 Asthma and Allergy Facts You Should Know post with a bit more background information about asthma and allergies. 
What exactly is asthma? According to the American Lung Association, Asthma is characterized by excessive sensitivity of the lungs to various stimuli. Triggers range from [...]

A Nevada School Board was recently reminded by the US Environmental Protection Agency, in the strongest possible terms, that only an active soil depressurization (ASD) radon system will reduce high radon levels. In response to a letter from the School Board President, EPA’s Radon Team Leader Phil Jalbert and Health Physicist Gene Fisher said:
"The EPA [...]