Can pollution reduce the value of a property?
Buyers looking for property in congested areas are becoming increasingly concerned about pollution and in the future, homes for sale may have to display traffic light style warnings informing [...]
Homeowners warned over pollution health risks
A RECENT study has revealed that living near a main road may increase health risks. The decade-long research, which was published in The Lancet, found that one in 10 dementia deaths in people [...]
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Posted Top tips for creating a healthy home
CHANGING the shower curtain regularly, taking off shoes when coming into the house and ensuring a property is properly ventilated are just some of the top tips for creating a healthy home. [...]
Why ventilation is essential in creating an airtight home
A SUPPLY of fresh air and the installation of a good ventilation system is essential if homeowners are to create an airtight property. This might sound surprising but the concept of [...]
Poorly insulated homes are like ‘energy colanders’
POOR insulation and inadequate energy efficiency measures mean that many older homes are like ‘energy colanders’ that leak heat and drain money. According to the latest figures from the English [...]
7 tell-tale signs you may be living in a ‘sick house’
HUMIDITY, mould and hot or cold spots are all signs that a home is not as healthy as it should be. People should be made more aware about the dangers of living in a property without adequate [...]
Take action against health problems caused by noise pollution
We’ve all heard of pollution and we all know about the effects of exhaust fumes. What is less understood is what noise pollution can do to our long and short-term health. Noise pollution can lead [...]
