Controlling radon gas/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...radongasas a matter of course, but especially if you've ever heard of any reports of there beingradongasin the area. TestingRadonin Homes in Canada - Order Online Here or for TestingRadonin Homes in the US, Order Online Here Is thereradongasin water? Yes, unfortunatelyradonis water-soluble and...

...radongaslevels in a home - I should know, my house was tested to have highradonlevels, and afterradonmitigation was installed and we re-tested forradon, I now know we can live safely - soradonmitigation works! First step, find out if you have aradongasproblem by having the air in your home tested. Aradon...

...radonlevel. We also installed a Radostat , which is a continuousradonmonitor that activates the HRV system when levels hit 150 Bq /m3, which is 50 lower than Health Canada’s currentradonguideline of 200 Bq /m3. With the help ofRadonEnvironmental , Air Solutions and SAF Combustion , we have been monitoring the ...

...RadongasRadongasis a relatively unknown household danger. Of the people that have heard of it, not many realize the severity of health effects associated with it.Radongas是通过铀的放射性衰变而释放出来的，正是它的放射性对人类构成了威胁。加拿大卫生部es……

Homes built in the last 40 years in Canada are relatively airtight . Before that we generally relied on leaky uninsulated walls to provide fresh air and prevent mold and mildew, and they did that very well. Cost and comfort had us adding insulation, but not necessarily sealing our walls. The folly of this was quickl...

Many of us look forward to the unmistakable taste of fresh, locally grown vegetables and fruit , especially those that come from our own soil. For those of you who would like to grow food at home but have limited space, don't despair. Your dream of home-grown food is still within reach. You may be wondering how to g...

Rainwater harvesting is a great strategy for reducing domestic water use and protecting our homes and the land surrounding it. Harvesting rainwater can lead us to dozens of other practices that bring us into greater sustainability. The three potential sources for harvesting rainwater: Direct rainfall, street harve...

...controllingwater movement. The interior finish is done with veneer plywood sheets that make for a very attractive ceiling to the room below. For the above-grade walls, we ended up using a double stud wall assembly. The structure of the house is built with 2x8 lumber, which allowed both for the necessary support on t...

How to grow vegetables & fruits in a garden Plants survived long before humans were around to water them, so we aren't talking about reinventing the wheel here , but rather a sensible choice of plants and basic water management. Native species of plants in a given region have adapted to their own climate and can usu...

...gaspowered car? CT - Very little, and certainly not as much as withgas. It’s another one of those things you just don’t need to think about with an EV. Are there any concerns with EV traction or braking in winter or slippery conditions? CT - Not at all, in fact electric cars are better thangas-powered cars in ...

...gas-powered garden tools. Since most of these have two-stroke engines, that makes them serious polluters.Gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment (GLGE) ranging from string trimmers to stump grinders and tractors are a source of high levels of localized emissions that includes hazardous air pollutants, criteria ...