National Home Builders Commit to EPA’s New Guidelines for Energy Star Qualified Homes, Over 400 builders pledge to develop the next generation of Energy Star qualified homes in 2012
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EPA Releases Guidelines to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air during Home Energy Upgrades
New protocols protect indoor air quality while enhancing home energy efficiency
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Indoor Air Pollution; Although air fresheners can make your home smell like roses, lavender, or oranges, some experts now warn they can also send chemicals into the air that aren't so sweet.
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A Healthy Lawn, A Beautiful Lawn Take back your weekends, throw away the toxic chemicals and make your yard the envy of the neighborhood. Here's how. Growing a thick patch of grass is easier than you think. A lot easier. You build the soil, grow the right grass for your conditions, feed it the natural way, and your lawn will be lush and lovely, and able to outcompete weeds Full Story

Creating a Healthy Home Environment: Mold and Mildew Free. Each summer, as temperature and humidity rise, mold invades thousands of homes. Some 10% of the U.S. population is sensitive to mold, and invisible mold spores cause countless allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and sinus infections, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Full Story

Beware of Bogus Tests, Inspections, and Fixes for Damaged Drywall. The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers to be skeptical of anyone trying to sell test kits, inspections, or quick fixes for problems caused by imported drywall that has turned out to be contaminated Full Story

Commercial Real Estate Potentially Hits Bottom in 2010 While declining values, debt maturity and tight credit access, and stalled construction may continue to plague commercial real estate in the United States for the remainder of 2010, economic indicators point towards the potential for economic recovery this year. Full Story

Carbon Monoxide: Prevention is Key to Safer Home Heating. If you can't see it, smell it or taste it, how do you know if carbon monoxide is trapped in your home? Carbon monoxide is the result of incomplete combustion of liquid, gaseous or solid fuel. Before you light the first fire of the heating season, take the following safety measures to keep your home free of carbon monoxide. Full Story

Mold and Mildew - Creating a Healthy Home Environment free of Mold and Mildew Each summer, as temperature and humidity rise, mold invades thousands of homes. Some 10% of the U.S. population is sensitive to mold, and invisible mold spores cause countless allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and sinus infections, Full Story

Feds Launch Action Plan to Protect People and Families from Radon: Radon exposure is the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer and leads to an estimated 21,000 deaths each year.
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Foreclosure Rescue Scams: Another Potential Stress for Homeowners in Distress, The possibility of losing your home to foreclosure can be terrifying. The reality that scam artists are preying on the vulnerability of desperate homeowners is equally frightening. Many so-called foreclosure rescue companies or foreclosure assistance firms claim they can help you save your home Full Story

Buying and Selling Timeshares and Vacation Plans - The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility that come with it may not. Full Story

American Attitudes About Home Ownership survey of 3,793 adults conducted by Harris Interactive and released in January 2011, home owners and renters agree that home ownership benefits individuals and families Full Story

Tips for Lowering Your Monthly Energy Bill - Being an energy-smart consumer means getting the most from the energy you use Full Story

Energy and Utility Savings Can Be As Simple as 'Scan' and 'Seal' This Winter. Black & Decker and Dow help homeowners air seal -- Air leakage through gaps, cracks and holes is the largest cause of residential heating and cooling loss each year. Full Story

Energy and Utility Savings Can Be As Simple as 'Scan' and 'Seal' This Winter- Air leakage through gaps, cracks and holes is the largest cause of residential heating and cooling loss each year. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that homeowners can save up to 20% off heating and cooling costs (or up to 10% off of total energy costs) through proper winterizing techniques. By air sealing homes and adding insulation, homeowners will reap the benefits of being proactive. Insulation alone is not enough. All houses, no matter the shape, size, age or location, will lose energy. Full Story

Mold and Mildew - Creating a Healthy Home Environment free of Mold and Mildew Each summer, as temperature and humidity rise, mold invades thousands of homes. Some 10% of the U.S. population is sensitive to mold, and invisible mold spores cause countless allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and sinus infections, Full Story

EPA Must Consider Costs Of Lead Paint Regulation Despite overwhelming awareness of lead dust’s health risks, most consumers would refuse to pay for tests that identify a safe level of lead dust after remodeling according to a new national survey Full Story