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Whether you have allergies or asthma, or you just want to avoid
exposures to indoor contaminants and allergens, this book will
teach you how to have a healthier home. In this thoroughly revised
edition of My House Is Killing Me! Jeffrey C. and Connie L. May
draw on the dramatic personal stories of their clients to help
readers understand the links between indoor environmental
conditions and human health. Explaining how air conditioning,
finished basements, and other home features affect indoor air
quality, the authors offer a step-by-step approach to identifying,
controlling, and even eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants
and allergens. This new edition includes * more than 60 color
photographs * expanded coverage on the dangers posed by volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) produced by such common items as paint,
carpet, and household cleaning products * up-to-date information on
the potential risks of installing spray polyurethane foam (SPF)
insulation * completely new case studies of people who improved
their indoor air quality by following the authors' advice *
brand-new chapters, including " 'Trojan Horse' Allergens," "The
Three Ps-Pets, Pests, and People," "Indoor Air Quality in
Multi-Unit Buildings," and "Testing and Remediation." Reading My
House Is Killing Me! lets you see your house the way an expert
would. Along with offering a wealth of practical advice and proven
solutions for various problems, the Mays include a glossary of
terms and a list of valuable resources. This book is a must for all
home occupants as well as perfect for those contemplating moving to
or purchasing a property.
Whether you have allergies or asthma, or you just want to avoid
exposures to indoor contaminants and allergens, this book will
teach you how to have a healthier home. In this thoroughly revised
edition of My House Is Killing Me! Jeffrey C. and Connie L. May
draw on the dramatic personal stories of their clients to help
readers understand the links between indoor environmental
conditions and human health. Explaining how air conditioning,
finished basements, and other home features affect indoor air
quality, the authors offer a step-by-step approach to identifying,
controlling, and even eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants
and allergens. This new edition includes * more than 60 color
photographs * expanded coverage on the dangers posed by volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) produced by such common items as paint,
carpet, and household cleaning products * up-to-date information on
the potential risks of installing spray polyurethane foam (SPF)
insulation * completely new case studies of people who improved
their indoor air quality by following the authors' advice *
brand-new chapters, including " 'Trojan Horse' Allergens," "The
Three Ps-Pets, Pests, and People," "Indoor Air Quality in
Multi-Unit Buildings," and "Testing and Remediation." Reading My
House Is Killing Me! lets you see your house the way an expert
would. Along with offering a wealth of practical advice and proven
solutions for various problems, the Mays include a glossary of
terms and a list of valuable resources. This book is a must for all
home occupants as well as perfect for those contemplating moving to
or purchasing a property.
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