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Posts tagged "home"

Indoor Air Pollutiuon Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it

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Indoor Air Pollution Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it How is the Air Quality in your Home?

Indoor air pollution facts, what is indoor air pollution we ask? We typically don’t think our homes have air quality problems, as we cannot see it for the most part. It isn’t like we have billowing plumes of smoke coming out of our vents or floorboards, at least not in the sense like those which we see outdoors and are easily identifiable. This is why it is difficult to realize we may have a problem and what to do about it. Once we know the sources of our problems, then we can take steps to correct or minimize those problems and find solutions to clean the air, possibly with air cleaners, so to speak and make our homes into healthier environments for us and our families and loved ones.

Indoor air pollution has been described by the EPA and Congress as America’s number one environmental health problem and indoor air pollution can be four to five times worse than outdoor air and even greater. The Department of Consumer Affairs states that children and the elderly are the ones most affected by polluted indoor air.

We spend about 90% of our time indoors and all this gets breathed into us and our children. Air pollutants can and do cause allergies, sick building syndrome, bacterial infections and spread viruses to name a few. The American College of Allergists state that 50% of all illnesses are caused by polluted indoor air. They state that 10 to 12 million people in the US suffer from asthma and that asthma is the single largest cause of hospital visits by children. Continue Reading Indoor Air Pollutiuon Facts: What is Indoor Air Pollution and How to Reduce it Here

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Posted by admin - April 30, 2012 at 11:56 am

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Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water Bottle vs Tap Water

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Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water Bottle vs Tap Water

Is bottled water better than tap water bottle vs tap water , there seems to be a lot of confusion these days over what water is the most healthy, least harmful, and most eco-friendly to drink. Given some of the scary reports about municipal water, purchased water seems like the cleaner, safer choice. But the source of much of the store bought water is the same city water you and I may get! And then we have the issue of the bottles. So which is safer? How can we find the best and healthiest water to drink? Let’s look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of both kinds of water. Continue Reading Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap Water Bottle vs Tap Water Here

Originally posted 2010-04-10 18:19:57.

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Posted by admin - March 22, 2012 at 12:01 pm

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Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray

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You Can Keep Your Home Clean And Fresh Smelling And Disinfected While Keeping Chemical Free With These Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray

You can make home made cleaners like lavender antibacterial spray without having to invest in a lot of chemical-based cleaners to kill germs. You can easily make your own disinfectant spray at home to help keep your household free of potentially harmful chemicals. Lavender also has antiseptic properties, and it smells fresh and clean. Here are two simple to make recipes for lavender spray which can be made quickly and safely in the comfort of your own house, and with inexpensive, easily obtainable ingredients.

Ingredients for Lavender Antiseptic Spray: Continue Reading Home Made Cleaners How to Make Lavender Antibacterial Spray Here

Originally posted 2011-02-14 10:20:53.

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Posted by admin - March 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm

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Permaculture How To Apply Permaculture Design To Your Own Home

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Permaculture Design seems prevalent in this community

Permaculture design, or “Permaculture” is a combination of the words “permanent” and “agriculture.” This theory was originally coined an agro-ecological design, it has developed a large international following. This Permaculture Community continues to develop new ideas expanding on old ones, and has resulted in it becoming a form of architecture for nature and ecology. The first modern practice of it as a systematic method recorded was by Sepp Holzer, an Austrian farmer, in the 1960′s. It was officially developed scientifically by two Australians, Bill Mollison and David Holmgren and some of their associates during the 1970′s with a series of publications. It refers to the integration of human beings with nature, with the goal of creating self-sustaining ecosystems which mimic the relationships of man and nature in natural ecologies.

With this system, the goal is to create a stable, productive system that will provide for the humans needs, Continue Reading Permaculture How To Apply Permaculture Design To Your Own Home Here

Originally posted 2010-09-26 15:32:16.

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Posted by admin - February 21, 2012 at 8:35 am

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Zero Energy Home How Do They Work?

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Home designs that result in little to no outside energy needs are becoming more popular

A zero energy home (ZEH) is one where all of the energy needs for the household are supplied by alternative means. It does not mean a home that uses no electricity. Solar panels and solar water heating systems are generally the form of energy employed by these homes, because they are residential. Residential wind turbines are uncommon in most communities neighborhoods.

These types of homes need some sort of back-up. It is not actually an “off the grid” home. The sun is not always shining, and sometimes a home’s energy needs drastically increase for a variety of reasons (a cold snap, a heat wave, or an increase in laundry). In fact, zero energy homes remain connected to the utility grid, and often engage in net metering. Continue Reading Zero Energy Home How Do They Work? Here

Originally posted 2011-01-14 10:23:04.

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Posted by admin - February 15, 2012 at 2:03 pm

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Sustainable Building Materials

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We can all use sustainable building materials like those used in this house to lower our negative impact on the environment!

You might want to consider using sustainable building materials if you are planning on building a new home or renovating an existing one. Sustainable building products have come down in price over the past few years. You may be able to receive a tax credit for using them. And you’ll be doing a large part to help the environment.

What Are Sustainable Materials?

Sustainable building products are products that are easily replenished. They all come from sustainable resources which can be restored quickly and will have a detrimental effect on the environment when harvested. Continue Reading Sustainable Building Materials Here

Originally posted 2011-02-15 06:16:46.

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Posted by admin - January 4, 2012 at 9:33 am

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