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• Radon

  Nonsmokers Can Get Preventable Lung Cancer — at 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.
• Radon

  Living Greener And Breathing Healthier Air

  Living "green" is about more than just energy efficiency and recycling; it's also about giving your family a healthier home.
• Radon

  It's Fall - Hunting Season for the Indoor Killer: Radon

  Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
• Harmful Chemicals

  Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
• Child Safety

  Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
• Air Cleaner

  Air Cleaners 101

  Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
• Indoor Air Quality

  Five Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

  The good news is that the most difficult and expensive measures are not always the most effective – nor are they always necessary.
• Radiation

  New Web Site is Totally Radioactive

  A new animated, interactive Web site from EPA identifies everyday exposures to radiation, including in the home.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Back-To-School Asthma Alert

  The American Lung Association provides resources to counter peak asthma rates in back-to-school months of September and October.
• Tobacco Smoke

  Smoking in the House - How Bad is It, Really?

  You may be surprised to learn what it brings into the home environment.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products

  Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?
• Asthma And Allergies

  Clean Deep, Breathe Easier

  The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.
• Childproofing

  Childproofing: Poison Prevention

  Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibility.
• Asthma And Allergies

  The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes

  Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
• Basement

  Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements

  Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
• Poison

  Clean Ideas: Putting Poisons in Their Place

  Prevent poison emergencies in your home and keep your children safe.
• Pantry

  Keep Pantry Moths Out of Your Party

  National Pest Management Association helps homeowners to keep pests out of the pantry.
• Dry Cleaning

  Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc

  EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos in the Home

  Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  The cleantrust Alternative to Do-It-Yourself House Clean-up

  Many of today's homes are built with products difficult to clean (stone, ceramics, specialty woods). Also, carpet or leather and upholstered furniture can be expensive to replace if irreversibly damaged by harsh chemicals or techniques.

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