Archive: Mar 2010
Newer Homes May Be Affected By Toxic Drywall
Up to 60,000 homes in the US may be affected by allegedly toxic drywall that was installed from 2001 thru 2006. The drywall was imported from China during the housing bubble to handle demand. The drywall releases gases that can corrode metals in a home, including copper gas and water pipes, copper wiring, air conditioning […]
FSC Has Provided Over 16,000 Certificates
FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) has provided over 16,000 certificates, with values of FSC labeled sales in excess of $20 billion.
Attention Renovators: EPA Will Require Additional Training
An EPA protection order that goes into affect April 22, 2010, will require additional training for contractors that perform maintenance, renovation, or repair of child care establishments and homes built before1978. The order states: Beginning April 22, 2010, no paid job can disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes or child care facilities unless (1) the […]


