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Toxic schools: Mold, air quality spark thousands of complaints in Central Florida
Mold clung to the ceiling and left dark trails across the walls and floor. The teacher had already complained about the stench months...
Nov 7, 20107 min read
Florida public adjuster calls for property owner diligence, research after gubernatorial election
Read more: http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/10/11/c586468/florida-public-adjuster-calls-for-property-owner-diligence-research-aft#i...
Nov 7, 20103 min read
Mold a concern in Lake schools, though district officials say it’s not a problem
Lake County (Florida) By Denise-Marie Balona, Orlando Sentinel Lake County school employees, parents and students have complained...
Nov 7, 20102 min read
Sewage Backup Cleaning Is Owner’s Problem
Home Didn’t Have Important Equipment COCOA, Fla. — A Central Florida woman in her 70s is not only out of her house because of a sewage...
Nov 7, 20101 min read
Toxic schools: Grand jury laid out mold problem; lawmakers didn’t act
In 2003, a grand jury blasted the Broward County school system for taking too long to get rid of mold in classrooms and failing to repair...
Nov 7, 20106 min read
Healthy Home Basics – Duct Cleaning
By John Bower Ducts can get extremely dirty. This generally happens for two reasons: 1) the ducts are leaky, and pollutants get sucked...
Oct 25, 20103 min read
The ACAC Introduces the Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC)
What is a CETC? A Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) investigates structural and environmental issues in the...
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, 20102 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 25, 20103 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, 20102 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, 20105 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, 20107 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 21, 20103 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 20, 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, 20102 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, 20103 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, 20102 min read
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