Description
Book SynopsisFrom waterproofing basements to checking home heating and cooling systems for leaks and contaminants, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips helps renters and homeowners alike make sure that their homes are clean and healthy places to live.
Trade ReviewIf your nose gets congested, you develop a sinus headache, or your asthma often gets worse after an hour or two at home or at work, buy one of Jeff's books to find the cause and a way to fix it (and he didn't pay me to say this). -- Paul Enright, MD WebMD 2008 Accessible language, step-by-step instructions, and clear, identifying diagrams and photos. AARC Times 2008
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Part I: Mold, Mildew, and You
Dilemma 1: Mold, Inside and Out
a. My Basement
A Crawl Space under the House
An Unfinished Basement
A Finished Basement
Moisture Control at the Exterior
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
b. My Attic
Inspections
Moisture Control
Pipes
Repairs
Storage
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
c. Rooms in Between
Musty Odors
Rooms with Water
Rooms without Water
Soot, Not Mold
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
d. Floods and Leaks
Floods
Insurance
Leaks
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
e. The Garage
f. Heating and Cooling Systems
Air Conveyance Systems
Other Kinds of Heating Systems
Humidification
Central Dehumidification
Hot-Water Heaters
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g. Property I Want to Buy or Rent
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h. Hotels and Automobiles
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I. Outside the Building
Dilemma 2: Confirmation and Remediation
a. Testing for Mold
Testing on My Own
Hiring Professionals to Test
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
b. Cleaning it Up Myself
Bathrooms
The Kitchen
Personal Possessions and Furnishings
Regular Household Cleaning
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
c. Hiring Professionals to Remediate
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
Part II: Problems Other than Mold
Dilemma 3: What and Where?
a. Rooms with Water
Bathrooms
The Kitchen
Laundry Areas
Indoor Pools and Hot Tubs
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
b. Other Rooms and Their Contents
Beds and Bedding
Carpeting
Furniture
Home Office Equipment
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
c. Smoke and Harmful Gases
Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Cigarettes
Gases
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
d. Heating and Cooling Systems
Air Conveyance Systems
Gas-Fired Equipment
Oil-Fired Equipment
Fire
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
e. Pets and Pests
Pets
Pests
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
f. Renovation and Construction
Renovation
Construction Materials
Asbestos
Lead Paint
For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities
Dilemma 4: Everday Cleaning
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Dilemma 5: Testing
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Conclusion
Additional Resources
Index
