Mold, mildew, and other airborne contaminants lurk in even the cleanest houses, sometimes causing serious health problems and damaging your home. With this unique handbook from indoor air quality experts Jeffrey and Connie May, you can protect your health and your wallet.
Drawing from their expertise and previous books - My House Is Killing Me!, My Office Is Killing Me!, and The Mold Survival Guide - the Mays have created a step-by-step process that can be customized to your unique situation, whether you are shopping for property or trying to figure out why you sneeze every time you set foot in the basement. Jeff and Connie answer common questions about house troubles and share personal stories from their investigations into mold, moisture, odor, and other disasters. Throughout, this winning team serves up advice and anecdotes with warmth and humor, in a give-and-take that only professional and personal experience can yield.
Their easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and exercises will help you:
- Recognize symptoms of contamination
- Diagnose and monitor problems
- Determine whether professional help is needed
- Get the problem fixed without getting ripped off
Whether you're a renter, a landlord, or a homeowner, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips will help you keep your home a clean and healthy place to live.