I am remodeling my home and recently found out that I am pregnant. Is it safe for me to paint if I use no-VOC paints?

— Julianna Quijano Fort Lauderdale, FL

Answered by Florian Speier on July 15, 2011

Which is the healthier option: factory-finished solid wood floor with alum. oxide, or tung oil with last coat applied in home?

— Kate Zeeland, MI

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on June 30, 2011

Our 7-month-old child will soon start crawling. Should we worry about asbestos tile floors?

— Miranda Johnson Jersey City, NJ

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on June 20, 2011

Why don't more builders follow the EPA-recommended home building guidelines and use radon-resistant construction?

— Allen Fields Greenville, SC

Answered by Anthony Addesso on June 13, 2011

I've heard that environmental builders and designers recommend a mud room, that it saves hardwood floors. What do you think?

— Lynn Hamilton Statesboro, GA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on June 13, 2011

Against our wishes, our decorator has stained our pine floorboards with a high-VOC wood dye. Help!

— Kate Holtsville, NY

Answered by Liberty Phoenix Lord on June 10, 2011

Do state government agencies test for VOCs in furniture finish?

— Stvdaw Olney, MD

Answered by Kevin Holdridge on June 2, 2011

We are thinking about having a spot ERV installed. Where is the best place to install it?

— Kathyn Savannah Savannah, GA

Answered by Michael Holcomb on May 19, 2011

Is AdvanTech flooring a healthy alternative to plywood/OSB?

— Leo Walnut Creek, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on May 18, 2011

I use plastic containers to store my clothes and bedding. Should I be concerned about VOC emissions?

— Chris Schenectady, NY

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on May 18, 2011

 

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