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

Does drywall, U.S.-made, outgas? Also, is it termite and mold resistant?

— Eva San Luis Obispo, CA

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on May 12, 2011

Is Waterlox considered a low-VOC product? After the initial application, is there anything in Waterlox that would offgas over time?

— Jessica Etna, NY

Answered by Florian Speier on May 6, 2011

I'm moving into an apartment that has been painted with a VOC paint. What can I do (including repainting) to reduce my exposure?

— Dean Johnson City, TN

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on May 2, 2011

 

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