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 The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) Indoor air quality is often characterized by pollutants in the air. Clearly, if the sources of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Eliminate Damp Areas: The one essential element that mold needs to grow inside your home is moisture – so if you remove the source of...

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...

About Health and Housing A century ago, advances in housing — everything from indoor plumbing to vented combustion appliances — were...

On January 20, the Alliance for Healthy Homes and the National Center for Healthy Housing announced a merger between the two...

Humidity has an important effect on comfort during the summer. Some weather forecasters in the summer talk about the comfort index, which...