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KitchenSort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - Electronics, especially appliances, are some of the heaviest users of energy, and often consume energy even when they're not in use. Learn which electronics are the biggest offenders.
- Room-by-room green cleaning and sustainable living tips for men (and women too).
- Tips for using environmentally preferable cleaners.
- What type of fire extinguisher is right for your home? Lynn Bower explains which extinguishers are right for the three basic fire classifications.
- The basic steps to prevent and reduce the risk of home fires, especially in the cold seasons.
- Q: I read the letter on your Web site about being burned from water exploding from heating in the microwave. This recently happened to me with a cup of coffee. I thought it was because of the material of the coffee cup. I felt ridiculous trying to explain my injuries to anyone because it seemed impossible. My question to you is: Are microwave makers responsible for advisement of this kind of hazard? — JB
- ASHRAE 62.2-2007 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings is the U.S. national minimum ventilation standard. Here is the skinny on this and other standards.
- These are improvements you can make right now. Some may add years of usability and safety to your home.
- Study samples measured less than background levels
for radon, radiation.
- Likely there is room for improvement. Here is what to do.
- This nonprofit organization is the leading name in performance certification of residential ventilation products, providing the link between ventilation and healthy, energy-efficient homes.
- All green building programs require mechanical ventilation individually designed for each house.
- Green Seal has developed the GS-49 standard to define environmental performance criteria for residential cleaning services.
- The third principle of healthy design involves ventilation.
- It’s durable, non-toxic, non-staining and easy-to-clean.
- Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use mainly in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins.
- One of the newest lamp innovations is the LED (light emitting diode) lamp, also called a diode array bulb.
- Because of the odors and ingredients in most caulkings, it’s best to follow certain precautions when using them.
- Research shows that irradiation could be key to removing hard-to-reach pathogens inside fruits and vegetables.
- The Home Ventilating Institute, HHI\'s education partner, answers a tough home ventilation question.
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