Reading The Tube On A Radon Mitigation System I was asked a question about reading a radon system a few days ago, and it gave me the idea for a post. After all, this is National Radon Awareness Month. Now how about an explanation about radon and how the detectors are SUPPOSED to work, and how the
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01/08/2011
Here is some more great information from Mark Woodward of Floor Coverings International. We all know what quality ISN'T when we see it, but what exactly does it take to make a quality hardwood floor? I've turned off comments, so if you want to add something, please do so at Mark's blog. Without
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01/07/2011
Taking A Deep Breath Of Radioactivity We all have heard about radon gas. It is colorless, tasteless and odorless, and produced courtesy of the decay of uranium and radium in the ground. But what exactly makes radon gas so dangerous? Radioactivity. What does "radioactive" mean, anyway. Let's t
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01/07/2011
This is great information from Mark Woodward of Floor Coverings International. We all go to the store and wonder why things are priced the way they are... Why does product A cost more than product B, even though they look alike? Let's wonder no more... here is the scoop, courtesy of Mark... P
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01/05/2011
What's So Bad About Lead Anyway? We've all heard that dust or chips from lead paint are incredibly dangerous, especially to children. But what really happens when someone (adult or child) ingests lead? Why is lead so dangerous? Step One: Entering The Blood Stream Once lead is absorbed from the
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01/05/2011
Unbreakable... Um, I Mean... I know stuff happens, but really, is this what you want to show off on your display? It reminds me of those "unbreakable" combs I used to get on picture day back in grade school. Immediately after the picture, we'd all get together and destroy the combs.
01/05/2011
Anyone who has driven through the northern Metro Detroit area has noticed that ever mile or so, they come across a "Mile Road." The numbers get larger as you go north. Barb Dragotta has put together a very interesting post about our Mile Roads. Enjoy!The start of Macomb County as seen at Dequindr
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01/05/2011
Drinking Water And Lead Contamination In Michigan Bad news: Michigan is a high-risk state for lead hazards. At least, according to the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). While the greatest danger of exposure comes from dust (for adults) or paint chips (for children), lead is also often present
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01/02/2011
How Do They Determine Address Numbers? Ever wonder about your address? In the United States, odd numbers are on one side and even numbers on the other. Typically, the address number assigned is proportional to the distance from some baseline, so that's why there is a big skip in numbers on a typ
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01/02/2011
leaning Your Indoor Air If you have a forced air system, it sends heated air through the supply ducts and return the air back to the furnace through the return ducts. And during the warm months, the same ductwork handles the distribution of cool air. So, if you have the forced air system, you reg
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01/02/2011
