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EMF – The Survey
This is the second of a three-part series of my investigation EMF in my house. Part 1 EMF - What About It? Part 3 EMF – Remediation There are many sources of information about electromagnetic fields (EMF) and the potential implications of them. It can be confusing...
Clothes Dryer Safety – Less Well Known Hazards
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the Untied States: In 2010, an estimated 16,800 reported U.S. non-confined or confined home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines resulted in 51 civilian deaths, 380 civilian...
Knob-and-tube wiring – Has it really all been taken out?
Recently I inspected a 1920-era apartment building for a client. The potential buyer and his real estate agent -- and more than likely the seller -- were under the impression that all of the old knob-and-tube electrical wiring had been taken out and replaced with...
EMF – What About It?
This is the first of a three-part series of my investigation of EMF in my house. Part 2 EMF – The Survey Part 3 EMF - Remediation The topic of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) and how it may affect the health of occupants of houses is complex and contentious. It has...
Pink Stains in Bathrooms
There are pink stains that appear in biofilm in bathrooms and other areas of many houses. It will show up on the edges of bathtubs, on shower curtains, near taps, on ceramics, in toilet tanks or bowls, and even in water bowls used for pets. I frequently notice these...
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV’s)
Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV's) are wonderful devices. They do improve indoor air quality within the home by continuously exchanging stale indoor with fresh outdoor air. Most effective in the heating season, the warm indoor air partially heats the incoming cooler...
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