Health Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels. In our homes, CO is produced most often by appliances that burn natural gas, liquefied petroleum (LP), oil, kerosene
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01/23/2011
Can Humidity Levels Be Too Low? We often hear about controlling humidity in terms of too much humidity. We hear lots about strategies to keep humidity levels low. But can the humidity level get too low?Yes. If the relative humidity in the home gets too low, occupants will suffer problems with the
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01/23/2011
Pros We Don't Think About: The Locksmith If you are like me (and like most people), we do not find out the names and numbers of qualified specialists until we are in desperate need of one. A really good specialist that should make it to your list of pros (before something bad happens) should be a
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01/23/2011
I made my first trip to Las Vegas this week, attending a conference. I don't gamble, so I spent any free time doing two things I really like: eating (the food was fantastic) and taking in the architecture. Where else can you go from Egypt to King Arthur's Court to New York City to Paris in the ma
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01/23/2011
When Should I Call In A Professional For A Home Repair? Most homeowners like to turn as many home improvements as possible into a DIY project. The economy has been tight, jobs and finances uncertain, and, let's face it, there is a fantastic feeling of accomplishment doing something to the house.
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01/16/2011
Chimney And Fireplace Safety One of my favorite things about a Michigan winter is the opportunity to get a fire roaring in the fireplace. And judging from my neighbor's woodpile, I am not the only one who loves using the fireplace. But there are a few things to keep in mind when building the fire
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01/16/2011
Speechless Sunday: From The Zoo The Detroit Zoo is a wonderful place to take the family. My particular favorite place is the Butterfly Gardens. Besides being a nice, warm place to go during the colder months, I think the dozens of varieties of butterflies are wonderful. Here is one of my favorite
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01/16/2011
Facts About Mold Sometimes molds are not easy to recognize. They often look like a simple stain or smudge. Mold growths have a variety of appearances ranging in color from white, orange, green, gray, brown or black. An easy way to identify a mold is to dab suspected areas with a drop of chlorine
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01/16/2011
Common Health Problems With Mold In A House Or Building Here are some of the common health problems found in houses or buildings with mold growing. Allergic Illness When mold cells are inhaled and land in the respiratory tract, the body's immune system's response to those invading cells can cause
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01/16/2011
Types of Indoor Air Contaminants When dealing with indoor air quality, it is important to determine potential sources of air problems. Even though the presence of such sources does not necessarily mean there is an indoor air quality problem, being aware of the number of potential sources is an es
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01/16/2011
