To support your home healthiness post-Helene, we are hosting a LIVE “Ask Us Anything” Zoom call on Thursday, December 5, at 4 p.m. where you can share your concerns and get answers. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many residents of western North Carolina are left grappling with the aftermath of this extreme weather event. […]
The Hidden Hazard: Toxic Dust in Western North Carolina
As the warm, sunny weather lifts your spirits in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, there’s an unseen health risk lurking in the air. The floods have left behind a thick layer of mud, and as it dries, fine particles are becoming airborne, creating clouds of toxic dust. While the gentle breeze feels refreshing, it’s carrying […]
Mold Prevention Tips for Flood Survivors in Western North Carolina
Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to many of our Western North Carolina homes and properties. As we begin the recovery process, it’s crucial to address the issue of mold, which can start to grow within just 24-48 hours in wet buildings. The damp building materials can act as “food” for mold, many of which […]
Now, We Need To Talk About Sick House Syndrome [Event Announcement!]
Join us on August 8, 2024, at 4 PM EST when Rick offers a live, one-hour webinar, “Sick House? Get Expert Advice About Where To Begin.” Admission free; registration required. Do you or others in your home have symptoms that seem to evaporate when you leave? Then it’s likely your home is causing those symptoms. […]
Mold Tests Everywhere: Do You Know How To Interpret the Results?
Often, when folks suspect their home has a mold problem, they decide to try out one of these tests. Even their doctors may jump to a mold testing kit as a first line of defense when health is at issue. The instructions are on the box. How hard can it be? Not hard at all […]
Squirrels in the Attic? Your Home Health and Safety May Be at Risk
Squirrels driving you nuts? If these enchanting little rodents have moved in overhead to shelter from winter weather, respond quickly. Your home’s healthiness and safety may be at stake. Squirrel problems are nothing to take lightly. Those cute little critters can chew through shingles, roof tiles, and wooden support beams. Also, they cause serious damage […]
Common Scents: Artificial Seasonal Aromas May Worsen Indoor Air Quality
Nothing says holiday like the scents of the season, don’t you think? But too often, today’s seasonal aromas are not those found in nature. Instead, they’re made up of chemically derived ingredients that can be harmful to indoor air quality and our health. We all love the comforting, warming aromas of pumpkin spice, apple pie. […]
Four Easy Ways to Get Lice Out of Your Family’s House – Fast!
As school rings in across western North Carolina, teachers, students and families look forward to a host of new, shared experiences. With the coming of fall, furry caps and wooly coats comes the inevitable gift of togetherness: head lice. Oh, my! My skin starts to crawl just thinking about head lice. Doubtless, an itch or […]
Got Sick House Questions? Ask the Right Ones When Working With An Environmental Home Health Pro
Ever feel trapped under an avalanche of well-meaning, but not particularly helpful, information and advice about your sick house? You are not alone. Almost every person who reaches out to A Healthier Home sorts through mountains of information. They are in the process of trying to dig out from under the mounds of advice from […]
How Do I Monitor My Indoor Air Quality?
Folks are always asking, “What do you think of this IAQ or indoor air quality device?” Like many common questions, there’s more than one answer. When the response is, “It depends,” I’m not avoiding an answer. There’s no simple response to the question of how to achieve acceptable indoor air quality, also known as IAQ. […]