We have OSB that says it doesn't use urea formaldehyde, but it still has a strong odor. I am wondering if it is safe?

— Laura Kraemer Colorado Springs, CO

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on September 22, 2011

What is the most energy efficient way to mechanically ventilate a home to bring in cool night air, after a hot day?

— Patricia Menlo Park, CA

Answered by Randy Potter on September 1, 2011

How do I ventilate my well-sealed 18sq meter one room apartment? I live in one of the most polluted part of the city.

— Aderna Nunez, Manila Philippines Glendale, MA

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on August 30, 2011

How should I deal with off-gassing from a Melamine desk?

— Julie Reimers Mechanicsburg, PA

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on August 15, 2011

Is the Kraft paper put under a non floating hardwood floor toxic? Are there alternatives?

— randi Sebastopol, CA

Answered by Ferello Croker on August 12, 2011

We think we have high formaldehyde levels in our home from the subfloor or the flooring glue. Who can test for this?

— TV Knoxville, TN

Answered by Doug Cameron, LEED GA on August 2, 2011

Would painting MDF cabinets with a low-VOC lacquer seal in the chemicals that offgas from it (formaldehyde)?

— beth Atlanta, GA

Answered by Doug Cameron, LEED GA on July 29, 2011

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

 

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