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Why Should I Care About Mold?
Why should I care about mold? I’m not a biologist.  I’m not a chemist.   Yet, I’ve learned to care about mold. Sinus headaches (the nasty kind that hijack my day) got my attention in the spring of 2021 when...
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But I love my fireplace!
But...I LOVE my fireplace! Sentiment often overrides sensibility when it comes to fireplaces.  Fireplaces are such a warm and cozy addition to a home, even when they are not being used, that they are often a requested item in existing home...
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What are VOCs?
What are VOCs? (They can’t be seen, but they’re all around us…) VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds.  “Volatile” refers to the low boiling point of the compound that causes it to disperse easily into the air.  These are emitted as colorless,...
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The Hidden Danger of Gas Appliances
The Hidden Danger of Gas Appliances  Ok, confession: I didn’t learn the meaning of the expression “You’re cooking with gas now!” until I was about 25 because I didn’t grow up in a home with a gas stove!  When I...
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