Posts Tagged ‘Multiple Chemical Sensitivity’
This Is How Your Home Could Be Making You Sick (And How to Fix It)
Most people are aware of environmental factors that contribute to illness. But things inside your home can make you sick, too. Read on to learn about some things that could be affecting your health and making you ill. We’ll also explore simple ways to reduce home health risks. What’s Making You Sick? You already know…
Read More4 Main Health & Green Building Benefits For Homeowners
There has been a lot of talk around “healthy” and “green building” practices for years now, but what are the actual benefits? THE MANY BENES Besides benefiting the environment, the builder and the community at large, green building and remodel projects give the homeowner the following: better durability of the overall completed project energy savings water savings and,…
Read MoreAw Rats, We Have Bats!
“This was supposed to be the new house we wouldn’t have to work on or fix anything, as it appeared that the previous owners had taken a good care of the home” – shares Paul Kocharhook owner of SODO-based Pathway Design & Construction. Did you know that bat colonies are living throughout Greater Seattle’s rural areas?…
Read MoreHow Not Spread Dust When Drilling
Need to update your bathroom with new fixtures? Dreading of making a mess with your drill? Want to reduce your cleanup time? Dust is everywhere, all the time. But during a remodeling project, it’s particularly abundant — and potentially hazardous. “Construction can produce inhalable respirable particles that are regulated pollutants; they’re unhealthful, so it’s…
Read MoreSmells in Your Home
In this video, Paul covers the stinky subject of smelly homes! He covers some common places to search for unpleasant odors such as your bathroom, garbage disposal, dishwasher, refrigerator, carpet, and crawlspace. Further Reading: 7 House Smells You Should Never Ignore This blog posted by Readers Digest, describes ways of identifying odors and explains how…
Read MoreMultiple Chemical Sensitivities and Remodeling
In this video, Paul reveals home upgrades that can lead to a healthier lifestyle for clients with multiple chemical sensitivities. Further Reading: What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)? This website covers various aspects, questions, and concerns that MCS presents. Volatile Organic Compounds’ Impact on Indoor Air Quality This article explains what Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)…
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