denver home inspection

Maintaining a healthy home is critical for your family’s welfare – especially now as the weather cools and you begin to spend more time indoors.

Applying a few simple solutions now will ensure your indoor living environment is safe and healthy for seasons to come.

Reduce toxins
Less desirable weather may make fall and winter seem like an ideal time to tackle your indoor painting projects. However, you need to be mindful of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many interior paints and finishes. VOCs are one of the biggest threats to indoor air quality; they include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have both short- and long-term health effects. For indoor jobs, select paint with low or no VOCs to keep your air fresher. Additionally, some houseplants such as ivy and gerbera daisies can help to naturally remove VOCs from your indoor air. [Read more...]