Fall Heating Safety: Installing Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Your Home
Becoming aware and informed about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning is a good first step in prevention. Unfortunately, many people of all ages around the world die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning every year. Chemically, CO is an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas, making it an unseen health hazard. Exposure to CO will result in serious illness and death.
Five Ways to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
There are simple ways to keep yourself and your loved ones from failing victim to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Winter Hazard: Invisible Toxins in Your Home
Winter is almost here and with it comes concern about the quality of indoor air our families will be breathing. Even though we don’t notice the difference of indoor air during winter, it does not mean that toxic pollutants do not exist. In fact, studies show that indoor air quality is usually much worse in the winter months.
Houseplants That Can be Both Beautiful and Lifesaving
On a regular basis we hear of some unfortunate household that has suffered the tragedy of one or more of its members being overcome by odorless carbon monoxide (CO) gas, which has emanated from a leaky or improperly vented heating system. It unfortunately happens too often, sometimes taking lives in the process.
