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Facts about lead FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containi...
04/11/2009
Private Drinking Water Wells •·         Q. What should I do if I have my own drinking water well?A: If you have your own well, you are responsible for making sure that your water is safe to drink. Private wells should be tested annually for nitrate and coliform bacteria to detect contamination p...
04/11/2009
ASBESTOS What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name given to a number of naturally occurring fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, the ability to be woven, and resistance to heat and most chemicals. Because of these properties, asbestos fibers have been used in a wide range of manufactured goo...
04/11/2009
WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY Turn off everything your not using Many appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off. These "phantom" loads can be avoided by unplugging appliances or using a power strip to cut all power to the appliance Unplug battery chargers when the batte...
04/11/2009
A New furnace filter costs less than $2.00.  A dirty filter can cost you a lot more.  When was the last time you cleaned or changed your furnace filter?  If it's been a while, you had better take a look.  Chances are it's coated with dirt and lint and who knows what else!  If you can't see daylig...
04/11/2009
  Subterranean termites are the most common and economically important wood-destroying organisms in the United States. Termites feed on materials that contain cellulose, primarily dead wood and wood by-products. These termites need moisture to survive. Biology Common Name Scientific Name eastern ...
03/16/2009
Radon is a radioactive gas.  It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes...
02/20/2009
Molds are part of the natural environment. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture. Molds produce allergens (substances that can ...
02/20/2009
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Surprising to most homeowners, carbon monoxide is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the U.S. Detectors have been available for almost a decade, to alert people to the gases -- odorless and colorless -- spewed out by faulty furnaces, stoves and even barbecue gr...
02/05/2009
Seven Tips for First-time Homebuyers   (ARA) - If you've ever thought about owning a home, now may be the time to take action. Lower interest rates combined with a large inventory of homes in most markets across the U.S. may translate into a good opportunity for buyers in negotiating the terms of...
02/05/2009
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