In a perfect world you could trust everyone, but it’s not a perfect world. Like every industry, the mold business has its share of...

On June 18, 2010, the EPA published a memorandum about a partial enforcement delay for the Repair, Renovation and Painting (RRP) Rule....

The five most common indoor allergens are dust mites, mold, animal dander, cigarette smoke and cockroaches. While you can’t rid your home...

Most people with asthma or hay fever or other outdoor allergies think of their home as a haven where they can escape their allergies....

For millions of Americans, “allergy season” never ends. Warmer summer temperatures that increase the grass and tree pollens also drive...

On June 18, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the delay of enforcement of the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting...

If you like to think of your home as a safe haven to escape pollution, you may want to take a deep breath before stepping through your...

Integrated Pest Management IPM is not a single pest control method but, rather, a series of pest management evaluations, decisions and...

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination...

Much-touted LEED-certified buildings may not be so perfect. By Melinda Tuhus As the “green design” economy grows, consumers tend to...

The EPA today announced changes to the Renovation Repair and Painting Rule’s firm certification requirement. The EPA will not take...

Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting, and demolition can create hazardous lead dust and chips by disturbing lead-based...

Feds delay enforcement of lead training Since April 22, contractors who disturb at least six square feet of painted surfaces in homes...

On June 18, 2010, the EPA published a memorandum about a partial enforcement delay for the Repair, Renovation and Painting (RRP) Rule....

On June 18, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the delay of enforcement of the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting...

July 6, 2010 – On June 18, EPA announced delay of enforcement of new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) regulations that had been...

The U.S. Senate is trying to provide some relief to contractors facing compliance of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead:...

Lead paint clearance testing and abatement is becoming an increasingly important topic for remodelers as government requirements to...

Indoor airPLUS Advantages Improved Indoor Air Quality More than 30 additional design and construction features are included in Indoor...

Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes, provides for licensure and regulation of mold assessors and remediators. The law became...