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Our wood floors are being refinished. I have three small children -- should I be worried about toxic fumes?

— Beth Brooklyn, NY

Answered by Randy Potter on January 18, 2011

We are debating the merit of a solar tube fan vent for an interior bath vs. a high-efficiency fan only.

— Lisa Carey-Moore Baldwinsville, NY

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on January 15, 2011

I'm considering cabinet refacing on existing kitchen cabinets. Looking for companies that can do it sustainably.

— Gail Johnson Phoenix, AZ

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on January 13, 2011

Any recommendations for a healthy leather sofa that won't offgas?

— Amy Mountain View, CA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on January 6, 2011

Is there such a thing as green drywall? If so, what alternatives to conventional drywall do you recommend?

— Jo-Ellen Fike North Palm Beach, FL

Answered by Mary Cordaro on January 3, 2011

Why aren't more builders building homes with radon-resistant construction techniques? They fix radon and lower moisture!

— Allen Fields Greenville, SC

Answered by Raymond Pruban on December 29, 2010

Does Armstrong Bruce prefinished solid red oak hardwood flooring offgas?

— Brian Winkler Los Gatos, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on December 28, 2010

Red flakes of tissue-like material are blowing out of our heating system's ducts. Any idea what this is? What can be done to prevent it?

— Don E Wapakoneta, OH

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on December 23, 2010

What can be done to reduce dust emitted from a crawlspace-mounted central furnace?

— Nelson Conley, GA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on December 23, 2010

We need to find a nontoxic concrete sealer. We have a child with respiratory problems.

— Susan Blumberg Scarsdale, NY

Answered by Elizabeth DiSalvo on December 22, 2010

 
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