Is it correct that anything with the CRI Plus label does not contain latex? I have a latex allergy and want to replace carpet and furniture.

— Karen Childs Houston, TX

Susan Davis

Answered by Susan Davis

Mountain View, CA

Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc.

September 1, 2010

Should I go with an air source heat pump or electric radiant floor heat?

— Chris DiGiacomo Shirley, NY

Answered by Rick Goyette on September 1, 2010

Is it correct that anything with the CRI Plus label does not contain latex? I have a latex allergy and want to replace carpet and furniture.

— Karen Childs Houston, TX

Answered by Susan Davis on September 1, 2010

Is it possible to have a solar PV system with batteries power my home with the grid as backup power?

— Curtis Miami, FL

Answered by Florian Speier on August 30, 2010

Is the Tundra flooring from Ikea safe?

— Silvia Wickenburg, AZ

Answered by Randy Potter on August 30, 2010

My daughter has an older home with what I call "rock wool" insulation in the ceiling and walls. How to better insulate?

— Kenneth Kempf Hillsdale, IL

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 30, 2010

Does insulation containing formaldehyde continue to offgas into the home after the walls are sheetrocked and painted?

— Angela San Carlos, CA

Answered by William Fry on August 30, 2010

Is it okay to spray open-cell foam over a layer of closed-cell foam?

— Steven L'Heureux Richmond, VA

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 30, 2010

What kind of waterproofing can you use in crawlspaces to help with going green?

— Michael Deal Charlotte, NC

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 30, 2010

I recently had blown-in cellulose put in my attic. Can I install batt insulation over it to increase the R-value?

— Jon Tyler Bristol, RI

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 30, 2010

What is the healthiest option when choosing a rainwater tank?

— Justine Schenectady, NY

Answered by Lee Hall on August 30, 2010

What is the most energy efficient type of pool cleaner for swimming pools?

— Joel West Milford, NJ

Answered by Lee Hall on August 30, 2010

I was told by the local lumberyard that exterior plywood now has no added formaldehyde. True? I'm in California.

— Marg Hall Berkeley, CA

Answered by William Fry on August 30, 2010

I think we just made a big mistake by putting hardboard paneling in a newly air-conditioned attic space. Will painting reduce offgassing?

— Daniela Dornic Jones Tallahassee, FL

Answered by William Fry on August 30, 2010

Are solar panels a viable replacement for propane heating?

— par Mountain View, CA

Answered by Lee Hall on August 29, 2010

The AC supply grille in my daughter's room has dirty, crusty stuff on it. I think it's mold. What should I do?

— Bob Whitson Arlington, TX

Answered by Steve Saunders on August 26, 2010

 

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