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Home, Sweet Green Home

Erik Braunitzer of Douglas Elliman Real Estate Company, agents for New York City Rentals.

sweet green home 300x140 Home, Sweet Green HomeIn today’s culture, going green has become more than just recycling and composting; going green has become a movement that has shaped the way people build and use resources in their businesses and homes. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint while saving yourself money, here are a few ways you can lower your energy consumption and feel good about what you’re doing for the environment. Continue reading →

Dealing with Indoor Pollution (2)

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You can design your renovation projects to minimize indoor pollution, in consultation with your contractor and architect. Your local chapter of the American Lung Association has access to data obtained from the various “healthy house” efforts of its chapters around the country. Continue reading →

Dealing with Indoor Pollution (1)

indoor pollution 300x147 Dealing with Indoor Pollution (1)

You can deal with indoor pollution in a few different ways. One is to avoid pollutants by eliminating problems at the source, such as asking the only smoker in the house to take it outside. If you can’t avoid pollutants, then you need to seal them out. Another way to get rid of pollution is to use some sort of mechanical ventilation system, such as kitchen or bathroom fan. Finally, you can use a whole-house air cleaner to filter out the pollutants. Continue reading →

Mold Problems at Our House (3)

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To increase the surface temperature, insulate or increase the circulation of heated air. To reduce moisture levels in the air, repair leaks, increase ventilation (if the outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid). Continue reading →

Mold Problems at Our House (2)

Have the joists and studs inspected by a professional, typ-ically a structural engineer. Because mold means that moisture is present, the lumber may not be able to dry completely and thus may be weakened and unable to support weight added during a renovation. Continue reading →


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