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Healthy indoor air quality

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Prevention: How to Protect Indoor Air Quality in Homes from CO Contamination

...gases Carbon monoxide (CO) is often referred to as the silent killer in homes because it is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas that can reach lethal concentrations inside a home without occupants ever realizing it. For homeowners and building professionals, understanding what causes carbon monoxide in homes, the...

Heating with electricity

Electric fireplaces: are they a good option for green homes?

...gas fireplace Gas fireplaces became very popular for the convenience of being able to start and stop them by flicking a switch, and having the joy of a flickering flame in your living room without the hassles of wood. Many (but not all) gas fireplaces can be operated without power, so they can offer that heat security....