Details the sources and control of indoor pollutants, and major indoor pollution laws and regulations, and provides information on associations, government organizations, and reference sources.

This is the first complete home owner's/home buyer's guide to dealing with mold. Clearly and concisely, Lankarge acquaints readers with the latest findings about mold infestation and arms them with everything they need to know. Successfully detect the presence of mold. Prevent, control, or eliminate mold. Deal with mold-related health problems. Understand mold's legal implications. Work with insurance companies on mold-related cases.

"This is the most comprehensive book on the market about indoor allergens. The authors discuss the potential dangers to health caused by all matter of indoor allergens. This book is informed by the first author's education in chemistry and his thirty-plus years of running a business that identifies and fixes indoor air pollution. This second edition is greatly expanded, with eight new chapters and updated content in the other chapters. New chapters...

"Did you know?...We poison our children and pets to kill a fly...We get a dose of antibiotics every day--whether we have a prescription or not...We need Hazmat suits to clean up a broken energy-efficient CFL light bulb. In 'The Healthy Home' father-and-son team Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz walk readers room-by-room through a typical house, pointing out the surprising health risks posed by everyday products and behaviors of any modern family..."--Dust...

"You know that many home cleaning products have chemicals that may be harmful to your family and pets--as well as damaging to the environment. Going ecofriendly requires more than just purchasing 'green' cleaners, it requires a change in lifestyle. This helpful guide will help you clean up the all-natural way for a spotless, healthy home." -- Page [4] cover.

In The Mold Survival Guide, a prominent indoor air quality professional teams up with a writing specialist to describe mold, to explain where and why it flourishes in homes, and to offer advice on how to eradicate mold while minimizing health risks. The book includes a chapter by two physicians who explain how exposure to mold can affect health. With clear scientific explanations and expert advice, The Mold Survival Guide is a valuable resource for...

This true story chronicles the frustrations and joys of Kathy Tank as she fought to beat Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Kathy's story of determination and hope, her fight to beat a disease that the "experts" told her was unbeatable, is both inspiring and tragic."--Publisher description.