Musty smell

Musty Vs. Moldy

Moldy vs. Musty Smell When should I worry about the smell? Every home has it's own unique odors and smells that reflect the nature of the home and  those living in it. Sometimes, environmental factors also play a large role in the odor. For example, the weather. During heavy rain and seasonal changes, some houses [...]
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Are Zero VOC Paints Dangerous

Zero VOC Paint Is it still hazardous? In our search for the best and healthiest options for our homes it’s easy to be influenced by the hype around the next new thing that’s going to make everything better, especially when it can be difficult to determine how the product actually works.  Some of the biggest [...]
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Pregnancy

Dangerous Home Chemicals and Pregnancy

Dangerous Chemicals and Pregnancy The Effect of VOCs on the Unborn Baby The health risks of VOC exposure should receive your full attention because of their ubiquitous prevalence, unintentional exposure, and greater concentration indoors. During pregnancy, exposure to certain VOCs may increase the risk for birth defects, neurocognitive impairment, asthma, and cancer. Are VOCs Affecting Your Pregnancy? Volatile Organic Compounds [...]
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Seasonal Allergies

It’s More Than Allergies Making You Sick

It’s More Than Seasonal Allergies Do you have seasonal allergies and notice that even while taking your allergy medication you still feel awful at home? Perhaps there is something lurking in your house that is causing you to feel this way, and it wasn’t just your allergies. Your house could be making you sick There [...]
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