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- Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.
- EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.
- Living "green" is about more than just energy efficiency and recycling; it's also about giving your family a healthier home.
- There is good news for the estimated one in five allergy sufferers who have pets: There are ways you and your pet can live together.
- Adding plants is a great way to spruce up your home, but if you share your home with a dog or cat, you’ll want to choose your plants carefully.
- The kinds and care of leather upholstery.
- More than 70 percent could better manage asthma triggers, EPA survey finds.
- Place the right type and length of walk-off matting outside and inside exterior doors to stop dust, dirt and moisture from entering.
- Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?
- Many tenants worry about getting their security deposits back. Having a professional service clean the unit after everyone has moved out is one way to help guarantee the unit will be clean and ready for inspection by the landlord.
- Carpet cleaning advice for those really muddy, dirty carpet situations.
- Dust mites are not only found in beds, they are virtually everywhere.
- If you need expert help with carpet care, water-damage restoration or any of 21 expertise areas, the IICRC can help.
- The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.
- Webpage provides direct access to information on cleaning product ingredients.
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
- A new animated, interactive Web site from EPA identifies everyday exposures to radiation, including in the home.
- You can't see it. You can't smell it. But you can take steps against radon in your home, starting with an inexpensive test.
- Check the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for top performers in soil removal, indoor air quality and carpet protection.
- "Going green" requires some forethought and organization, but every little step in that direction is worthwhile. Find out what small steps you can take.

