Painting or repainting a house is one of the most common ways of adding color and improving the ambiance of a room. However, one drawback of using paint is the smell it leaves in the rooms where it has been applied. Other than the fact that the smell itself is quite pungent and unpleasing, […]

Mold infestation is a critical problem facing many homeowners today. This disgusting fungus is either black or green and mostly thrives in poorly lit areas with inadequate ventilation. Molds pose a constant menace for people living in a humid climate. Molds are known to release a musty and unpleasant odor that may lead to detrimental […]

Molds can be described as a kind of fungus, which grow in numerous places naturally. However, molds in a home can negatively affect air quality and pose a health risk. Therefore, it is prudent to prevent the growth of molds in your house. Fortunately, preventing molds in your home is not complicated. This is because […]

DIY projects are a good way to put your skills to use as you do something on your own. One such popular DIY project is interior painting. But, there has been an outcry on the dangers that paint portend when inhaled. Why are paint fumes unsafe and toxic? This article comprehensively examines why the chemicals […]

  From time to time, the need to paint different parts of our homes will arise. But have you ever paused for a moment to consider whether sleeping in a freshly painted room is dangerous? If you have never thought about it, it’s high time you learned how inhaling paint fumes can impact your health. […]

Have you ever moved around in your house and you happened to sense an awful smell, which reeks of the unexplainable? It could be that can of paint pain that you left unused for some time. There are reasons why your paint is releasing the putrid odor. For instance, if you did not close the […]

  Molds in homes can be a very dangerous and costly problem especially when an infestation of black mold occurs. The health effects and the symptoms of black mold exposure cover a wide range of health problems hence knowing the indicators can keep you and your family safe. But, what is black mold? Commonly known […]

That new beautiful couch that you just purchased has finally been delivered to your home, it looks perfect, but smells…strong! Many new products will have a strong odor that one may associate with that ‘new’ smell. However, that ‘new’ smell that fills your nose will linger for quite a while after your purchase. The result […]

To understand what zero VOC paints are you must first understand what ordinary paints are composed of. In your standard paint, there are chemicals referred to as volatile organic compounds. Until a recent government regulation of these chemicals, they were the standard for use in paints for the simple fact they make the paint perform […]