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Air Sealing and the CAZ

After I described how air can get sucked down the chimney and vent connector and flue, and out the draft diverter of the gas water heater, and into the basement, the mother, who was now ...

Exhausting heat and moisture in the summer can keep a house cooler and reduce air conditioning costs. And running a fan whenever someone is cooking will eliminate most water vapor, grease, and combustion products from the kitchen. [continue reading]

Sick Houses: Using Diagnostic Tools to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Author: Scott Finley

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November 01, 1997

"Sick building syndrome" is caused by everything from dangerous molds to meteorological occurrences. Improving the indoor air quality of these buildings calls for careful diagnostics and even more careful removal of and repairs to problem areas. [continue reading]

THE CASE OF THE CO LEAK: Solving the Mysteries of Carbon Monoxide Exposures

Author: Thomas H. Greiner

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November 01, 1997

A colorless, odorless, flavorless, nonirritating gas, carbon monoxide (CO) causes more poisoning deaths today than any other substance. [continue reading]

Getting the Lead Out of Windows

Author: Nancy Boone

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September 01, 1997

Flaking paint and paint dust from old windows is a potential source of lead hazard. To eliminate the hazard of lead paint you can either remove the paint or remove the window. [continue reading]

Carbon Monoxide Problems from New Furnaces

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May 01, 1997

Carbon Monoxide (CO) can creep into living spaces and cause a variety of health problems, sometimes even death. While old or poorly maintained gas furnaces and other older appliances are often the sources of CO, new heating appliances also cause CO problems. [continue reading]

Unvented Gas Space Heaters: Drainless Sinks?

Author: Michael G. Apte

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September 01, 1996

The other day I went to the building supply store looking for materials for my kitchen remodel. [continue reading]

Putting Pressure on Building Codes

Author: David Brook

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September 01, 1996

Last winter, in Oregon's Willamette Valley, a family was spending their first season in a new custom colonial-style house. [continue reading]

Clearing the Air: Filters for Residential Forced-Air Systems

Author: Dennis Creech, Mike Barcik, Unknown Author and Steve Byers

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July 01, 1996

Residential energy auditors commonly find problems caused by dust and other airborne particles in forced-air heating and cooling systems. [continue reading]