What is a CETC? A Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) investigates structural and environmental issues in the...

Recognizing the important connection between housing and health, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) created the Healthy...

Though invisible, it is the most basic, life-sustaining feature of your home. Preventive measures, ventilation, and daily habits play a...

Thousands of indoor air quality complaints in past three years, but officials say safety programs working. Before the start of school...

By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando SentinelIn, A grand jury blasted the Broward County school system for taking too long to get rid of mold...

By Akilah Johnson and Denise-Marie Balona, Sun Sentinel At Croissant Park Elementary in Fort Lauderdale, some of the classrooms were so...

By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando Sentinel Mold clung to the ceiling and left dark trails across the walls and floor. The teacher had...

By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando Sentinel Six-year-old Anthony Aliseo was miserable. He had headaches, pressure between his eyes, trouble...

Published: October 18th, 2010 • One Comment A major importer and producer of Chinese drywall is attempting to settle with homeowners...

By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) To avoid common air quality problems within the home, follow ten simple steps: 1. Operate the...

By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) There are two primary reasons for ventilating houses: 1) to provide the necessary fresh air for...

By Lynn Marie Bower If mold or mildew becomes a problem in your bathroom, some less-toxic solutions are available for combating it other...

By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) When you think about it, ventilation really is a people consideration. The purpose of ventilation...

By The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) There are four basic strategies for improving air quality. First, it is important to always...

There are a few main factors that determine whether a person will be prone to developing mold spore allergies: 1.Hereditary: If members...

Mold only needs a few things to grow and multiply: •Nutrients (food) •A suitable place to grow •Moisture Many building materials (such...

Water is the key. Without it, mold growth cannot start, much less multiply and spread. The easiest way to prevent the mold from gaining a...

Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Proper ventilation helps improve indoor air quality. Ventilation can control indoor humidity and...

Teachers have a significant role maintaining good air quality in classrooms. Below are a few tips for teachers that if followed can...

Representatives from leading government agencies addressing indoor environmental quality, including CDC, EPA and HUD, will help kick-off...