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Oct 25, 20102 min read
Healthy Homes Specialist (HHS) Credential
Recognizing the important connection between housing and health, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) created the Healthy...
Oct 25, 20103 min read
How Pollutants Get Into Houses
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) Indoor air quality is often characterized by pollutants in the air. Clearly, if the sources of...
Oct 25, 20103 min read
Your Indoor Air
Though invisible, it is the most basic, life-sustaining feature of your home. Preventive measures, ventilation, and daily habits play a...
Oct 21, 20105 min read
Palm Beach County schools wage never-ending battle against mold
Thousands of indoor air quality complaints in past three years, but officials say safety programs working. Before the start of school...
Oct 21, 20102 min read
Toxic schools: Grand jury laid out mold problem
By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando SentinelIn, A grand jury blasted the Broward County school system for taking too long to get rid of mold...
Oct 21, 20105 min read
Broward schools improve at fighting mold but problems persist
By Akilah Johnson and Denise-Marie Balona, Sun Sentinel At Croissant Park Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, some of the classrooms were so...
Oct 21, 20107 min read
Toxic schools: Mold, air quality spark thousands of complaints in Central Florida
By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando Sentinel Mold clung to the ceiling and left dark trails across the walls and floor. The teacher had...
Oct 21, 20103 min read
Toxic schools: Could mold be the reason your child is sick?
By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando Sentinel Six-year-old Anthony Aliseo was miserable. He had headaches, pressure between his eyes, trouble...
Oct 20, 20102 min read
PROGRAM TO SETTLE CHINESE DRYWALL LAWSUIT WILL RESULT IN REPAIRS
Published: October 18th, 2010 • One Comment A major importer and producer of Chinese drywall is attempting to settle with homeowners...
Oct 18, 20102 min read
Ten Tips for Good Indoor Air Quality
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) To avoid common air quality problems within the home, follow ten simple steps: 1. Operate the...
Oct 18, 20103 min read
The ABCs of IAQ and Ventilation
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) There are two primary reasons for ventilating houses: 1) to provide the necessary fresh air for...
Oct 18, 20103 min read
How Pollutants Get Into Houses
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) Indoor air quality is often characterized by pollutants in the air. Clearly, if the sources of...
Oct 18, 20103 min read
How Air Moves and Why It’s Important to Your Home and Health
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) In order for air to move into or out of a house, there are two basic requirements. First, there...
Oct 18, 20102 min read
Less-Toxic Cleaners for Mold and Mildew
By Lynn Marie Bower If mold or mildew becomes a problem in your bathroom, some less-toxic solutions are available for combating it other...
Oct 18, 20103 min read
Why Ventilation is for People Not Houses
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) When you think about it, ventilation really is a people consideration. The purpose of ventilation...
Oct 18, 20103 min read
Simple Strategies for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution and Improving Indoor Air Quality
By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) There are four basic strategies for improving air quality. First, it is important to always...
Oct 18, 20102 min read
Tenants blame health problems on mold
Tenants blame health problems on mold Janet Portman Rent It Right October 8, 2010 Q. My tenants have alerted me to a water leak in...
Oct 7, 20102 min read
Common Questions about Mold Allergies:
How do I know if I have mold in my house?: There are several different methods to find out if you have mold in your home. Many signs of...
Oct 7, 20102 min read
Top 3 Ways to Avoid Mold Allergies
Eliminate Damp Areas: The one essential element that mold needs to grow inside your home is moisture – so if you remove the source of...
Oct 7, 20102 min read
Who is Allergic to Mold?
There are a few main factors that determine whether a person will be prone to developing mold spore allergies: 1.Hereditary: If members...
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