Spray Foam and Your House
As the season approaches where many energy or weatherization companies want to reduce your homes energy consumption there are several issues you should consider before you spray foam your house. Even...
View ArticleFire Safety and Furniture
Interesting article on fires and furniture…… http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/i44/Ablaze-Over-Furniture-Fires.html
View ArticleRadon Testing – It’s Time!!!
This is a great time of year for radon testing as the home must be closed up for 12 hours prior and during the two day test for the best results. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. High...
View ArticleWhat My Couch is Toxic???
Over half of couches in homes have potentially toxic or chemical flame retardants, according to a study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal. The companies manufacturing...
View ArticleSchools and Carbon Monoxide
As the weather becomes colder, the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning greatly increases. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 170 people die each year in the United States...
View ArticleEnergy Audits, Energy Consumption and Air Quality
This time of year there are alot of companies wanting to do energy audits on your home and reduce your energy consumption. But there is a balance between energy consumption and air quality. TP...
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January is National Radon Month
Do you know the radon levels in your home….workplace…childrens school….daycare?? Testing is the only way to find out your levels. Did you know that all residential rentals in Maine have to be tested...
View ArticleIs Your Water Exploding….it could contain Methane Gas
Methane gas, which is usually located thousands of feet below the water table, appears to be entering the water wells either through cracks in the bedrock or, more likely, the casing in natural gas...
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Methamphetamine a growing concern
What is known regarding Clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratories: •Based on sampling conducted by National Jewish Medical and Research Center and others at actual clandestine laboratories and...
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Plywood or OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Which is better in a home………. Examples of OSB after water damage, this was inside a bedroom wall that had a roof leak 4 years prior that was not taken care of correctly: Plywood Plywood is made by...
View ArticleHome Inspections in Maine
Whether your a seller or buyer of a home an inspection can help you ensure there are no deal breakers and no costly issues to be remedied. Finding the right inspector is the next step. Home...
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Wet Basements or Crawlspace
An unfinished basement or crawl space can be quietly undermining the integrity of the home and life within it. The crawl space—like many unfinished basements—tends to be quite humid. The excessive...
View ArticleWhy Spray Foam Fails…a must read
Before you install spray foam in your home….your castle….read what industry is saying. http://www.foursevenfive.com/blog/2012/12/why-foam-fails-reason-1-dangerous-toxic-ingredients/
View ArticleNew Law Radon Testing for Residential Rentals
S.P. 124 – L.D. 328 An Act Relating to Radon Testing and Disclosure to Tenants Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: §6030-D. Radon testing 1. Testing. By March 1, 2014, and,...
View ArticleVentilation and Indoor Air Quality
So you’ve sealed and insulated your home for maximum energy efficiency. That’s great. But have you paid attention to your ventilation? Without a healthy exchange of air, your indoor air quality will...
View ArticleGreen Living in your Home and Life
It’s now easier than ever for homeowners to transform their homes into models of green living thanks to the growing availability of affordable, energy-smart building products and materials. From...
View ArticleRadon Myths and Truths
Myth: Scientists are not sure that radon really is a problem. FACT: Although some scientists dispute the precise number of deaths due to radon, all the major health organizations (like the Centers for...
View ArticleIs there Soot in your Home?
Soot on your walls indicates a problem somewhere in your house, and you often don’t notice soot until it’s become a huge problem. Most often, you move a picture on the wall and notice the telltale...
View ArticleRadon Testing for Rentals
All residential rental are required by law to be tested for radon by March 2014. Radon is estimated to cause thousands of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. * Radon is estimated to cause about...
View ArticleResidential Rentals Tested for Radon
As of March 1, 2014 all residential rentals must be tested for Radon in the air. If you have a rental house or apartment and have not tested you must request a extension with the state to avoid a $250...
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