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. […]
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 […]
Mountains and Mold: Are You Experiencing the Symptoms of Toxicity?
Recent years in the southern Appalachians have been warmer, wetter, and more humid. Dew point temperatures have been higher for longer periods. All very uncomfortable! As we’ve run our air conditioners more often we’ve chilled our downstairs, basements, and crawl spaces. Couple that with the draw of outdoor humidity through our air-leaky duct systems and […]
Focus on Environmental Home Healthiness During October’s Critical Illness Awareness Month
After being diagnosed with a critical illness, patients may develop a compromised immune system. When that happens, their home must meet certain healthiness standards to place a priority on their well-being. Prioritizing home healthiness optimizes symptom management and ensures optimum quality of life. In western North Carolina, with a rapidly aging population, it’s not unusual […]
Brownfields Forever? Look at old buildings with fresh eyes and make a plan
In Asheville, a healthy dose of idealism is the hot sauce on the wings of invention. That’s just my colorful way of saying that folks at the heart of western North Carolina understand a thing or two about putting the art in life. Think about the River Arts District or Main Street Hendersonville. Hardly a […]
RADON is Something You Also May Not Realize You Have
You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but the gas is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America. Radon created by the naturally occurring uranium that you would find in soil or water, normally associated with mountains, particularly areas with hot or “radium” springs. Radon could be making you sick – […]
