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Air Quality

Your Guide to VOCs

Understand which volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are lurking in your house so you can reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals. Read More

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Mold remediation technician removing drywall from home

How to Eliminate Mold from Your Home

To eliminate mold, seek a credentialed professional who understands the inspection, sampling, and clean-up process. Read More

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Effort	Med 3-7 days (remediation)
Investment	Med $500-$6,000 (remediation)

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Too much ventilation can introduce pollutants from outdoors

6 Tips for Reducing Your VOC Exposure

Simple, habit-forming strategies reduce your exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in your home. Read More

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Effort	Low 1-2 hrs (buy low-VOC)
Investment	Low $20-$400+ (various fans)

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10 Ways to Prevent Costly Mold Damage to Your Home

Fixing mold damage can be one of the most expensive repairs you’ll ever perform on your home, so here’s how to prevent it. Read More

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Effort	Low 1-2 hrs (DIY inspection)
Investment	Low $20-$300+ (monitor/inspection)

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Some simple tasks that will help in case of a home disaster: