Last time we met, we talked about your basement and “walked the foundation.” Now that we’ve scouted the foundation, it’s time to look upward and similarly “walk the roof.” Without fail, the essential core issue of the mold problem in any given home we visit grows out of one of these two key areas of […]
3 Low Cost Ways to Manage Runoff and Prevent the Humidity and Damp that Cause Mold
Heavy rains, coupled with humid temperatures, play havoc with basements and crawl spaces across the Southern Appalachians. As temperatures and water levels rise, so do problems with humidity and damp that lead to mold and mildew problems in our homes. Here are 3 low-cost things you can do right now to mitigate runoff issues that […]
Sustaining Healthiness After a Diagnosis
When the home environment is a trigger in the onset of disease or chronic symptoms of illness, it’s time to take stock of safety, quality of life, and the future of care Much as a well-maintained home certainly supports optimum property value, a well-maintained home ecosystem supports optimum health. Since 2017, home healthiness has emerged […]
At-Home Spas Need Extra Attention With Extra Use
Your spa or hot tub is a great place to get away from the stresses COVID-19 has created in our lives. While there’s plenty to worry about, routine maintenance could slip your mind or be left off your to-do list. Warm spa water is definitely relaxing, but it’s also a favorite hangout for bacteria. The […]
Sick House Syndrome – Break its Fever Without Breaking the Bank
Now that we’re spending more time in our homes, it’s time to consider whether your house is as well as it can be. Sick House = Sick Occupants. These are real illness symptoms folks can suffer from as a result of Sick House Syndrome. But, there are two ways you can turn this situation around. […]
Are you kicking up the dust way too much this spring?
We’ve been cooped-up in our cozy cubbies all season. Sure, this winter wasn’t a “bear” when it comes to the cold, but with each sunny springtime day we begin to exhibit post-hibernation behavior: We begin to dig; but we’re not digging for grubs and roots. We’re digging into boxes and stored away papers. Digging in […]
2020 Southern Appalachian Home Health and Happiness Survey Results
Mold and Mildew still #1 concern in 2020 When A Healthier Home created The Home Health and Happiness Survey 2019 drawing on a Harvard University study as a guide, we found 66% of AHH respondents had major or moderate concerns about some aspect of their home that could negatively impact their health. Our latest survey […]
When Mice Look At Your Home, What Do They See? Get The Mouse Control Checklist
When mice look at your home, what do they see? When you fail to consider what makes your home attractive to a mouse, it’s like putting out the welcome mat. “Come on over to our house,” they hear. “Make yourselves at home.” If you build it, they will come. Bringing with them the dirty, smelly […]
New E-Book, “Radon Health Risk,” by Rick Bayless, founder and owner of A Healthier Home, LLC, Launches Today
The publication covers need-to-know information about preventing radon-related health risks for individuals living and working in the southern Appalachian mountain region of the United States Radon is an ever present risk for those who live and work in the southern Appalachians. This area includes the wider A Healthier Home service area, including western North Carolina, […]
Drinking Water Quality: A Clear Need for Appalachia’s Healthy Homes Future
One year ago, the National Center for Healthy Housing published David Jacobs’ indictment of drinking water quality in the United States. Jacobs, currently the chief scientist for the National Center for Healthy Housing, was formerly the director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. If there has ever been […]