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For centuries, farmers relied on natural insecticides as a means to control pest infestation. However, synthetic insecticides began to be developed in the 1930s and in 1940s, DDT was introduced. Farmers began using many of these synthetic insecticides as an easier way to ensure bumper crops for commercial produce. In light of various studies throughout the years scientists have found […]
If you’re interested in creating a safer, healthy house environment for you and your family, there are several things that you can do while building a new home or simply renovating your current house. There are many common building materials that are laced with chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOC) that continually emit toxic fumes […]
Healthy Home Q & A Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions About Building, Remodeling or Improving a Healthy Home with WiselyGreen.com’s Green Living Coach & Healthy House Specialist, P.S. Orr Feel free to comment, ask a question or simply be curious! There’s a whole lot of people who need, already live in or are looking […]
If you’ve already invested in solar panels, or are thinking about it, you need to know that their maintenance is quite simple and doesn’t require any particular skills. Also, it’s not very time-consuming, although it’s necessary if you want your investment to function perfectly. Cleaning solar panels is pretty much the most important thing you […]
Indoor air pollution is increasingly a common problem in today’s modern living environment. Part of the reason is because people in Western industrialized cities spend 90% of their time indoors at home, work or in school. The other reason is because of the toxic chemicals found in everything from building materials to cleaning products. In fact, scientific evidence […]
The idea of building a shipping container home from recycled container vans or simply one single shipping container is a very exciting one. You can not only contribute to recycling these often discarded units that are littering the global landscape, but you can also reap some benefits if you know what you’re doing. 3 Basic […]
Air conditioning and ventilation systems have become a necessity in the modern world, rather than a luxury feature they once were. With the rising temperature levels across the globe, homeowners cannot expect to enjoy their time spent indoors without a proper HVAC system in place, especially during the incessantly hot summer months. However, picking out […]
The number of people deciding to go green in many, if not all aspects of life, has been on the increase and it’s not just a trend, but a genuine shift towards a healthier and more responsible lifestyle. There are many things you can do in and around your home to contribute to a more […]
Household mold remediation needs to be done promptly in a home whenever mold growth is discovered. Failure to remove the mold immediately results in a more costly procedure later and contributes to illness and allergies. Mold remediation in the home can be done by the homeowner in cases where there is no more than 10 square feet of […]