Handy Manson is a Licensed Contractor turned 'self professed' internet geek, creating his local internet directory KW Contractor for the Kitchener Waterloo Area. As a fully licesensed contractor, Handy has over 20 years experience in several trades.
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Top Ten Tips for a Healthy Air Quality Home
1) Declare your home a smoke-free zone. Secondhand smoke can cause serious health problems, especially for children. Ask smokers to take it outside.
2) Good ventilation reduces indoor air pollution. Leave doors between rooms open most of the time for better air circulation. Open windows when possible to allow for a good supply of outdoor air. Install exhaust fans in bathrooms to remove moisture and chemicals from the house.
3) Keep humidity levels low with a dehumidifier or air conditioner, as needed. Clean both regularly so they don't become a source of pollutants themselves. Fix all leaks and drips in the home, as standing water and high humidity encourages the growth of mold and other biological pollutants.
4) To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, have all fuel burning appliances inspected by a qualified technician bi-annually. Install a carbon monoxide detector near your sleeping rooms.
5) To keep dust mites and other allergens to a minimum, clean regularly. Wash bedding materials in hot water (at least 130°). Consider replacing carpet with area rugs that can be taken up and washed often.
6) Fit your gas range with a hood fan that exhausts the air outside. Use the fan or open a window when cooking to remove gas fumes.
7) Check commercial cleaning products and pesticides for toxic ingredients, and use according to manufacturers directions. Keep your home well ventilated when using these products. Consider switching to less toxic alternatives.
8) Test your home for radon. Use a radon test kit labeled "Meets EPA requirements".
9) Never leave a car or lawn mower running in an attached garage or shed. Avoid the use of unvented heaters or charcoal grills indoors.
10) Keep your furnace filter clean and new. Likewise, have the ductwork in your home cleaned every 2 - 4 years.
Extreme Muscle Gains
By: vishal | 05/12/2008I wanted to talk to you about extreme muscle gains. Most people aren't going to achieve any sort of success. they'll go to the gym for a few months and work their butt off for nothing. The reason is that most people don't "get it".
300 Workout Variations
By: vishal | 05/12/2008It seems like the most talked about aspect of the 300 movie was the actor's bodies. Every Spartan solider looked ripped with their chisled abs and strong chest and shoulders. So how exactly do you get a group of actors to look like one of the greatest armies in history and legend?
Keep Your Health in Check With Water Filters
By: Mitch Edwards | 05/12/2008Nowadays, there seems to be a growing concern with the type of water we drink. There are several problems with regard to contamination of water therefore there seems to be a growing need for water filters.
Procedure of Lap Band Surgery: First Question Come in Patient’s Mind
By: Alan James | 05/12/2008The most favorable part of Lap Band Surgery is that if the patient will not be comfortable with the band or for any other reason, if there will be any condition arises to removed the band, it will be possible to returns the stomach in its original form.
How to Prevent Long Waits at Your Next Doctor Visit
By: Dale Adams | 04/12/2008Offers a variety of tips on how to prevent long waits at your next Doctor visit.
Tidbits of Information for Your Health; for Diabetics and Others as Well
By: Linda Wilson | 04/12/2008Small tidbits of information regarding our health. Especially geared toward diabetics but very good general information for all.
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By: mahendra | 04/12/2008this site starring new era of herbal melody. We are glad to invite you to our website, which is providing myriad knowledge of herb around the universe. Our site is fraught of not only herbal but also medical or other link related to medical.
How to Get Rid of Belly Fat Easily
By: peterhutch | 04/12/2008The anatomy of the body is simple. The fat collections and stores are nearly always situated on top of a layer of muscle. This means, your abs can be strong and ripped, but never seen thanks to the extra fat on the body.
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By: Handy Man | 11/09/2008 | LandscapingNow that Summer is winding down and the kids go back to school, homeowners should now focus on preparing for the cold months ahead! Begin preparing for next spring by following these simple 12 tips to clean up and prepare for a lawn winter.
Prepare for a Lawn Winter Ahead - Fall Yard Care Projects
By: Handy Man | 11/09/2008 | LandscapingThe summer holidays are behind us, and the days are getting cooler - now is the perfect time to "think spring" when it comes to caring for your yard. The few extra hours you invest in your yard over the next month or two will pay off next spring and summer in the form of less work and a faster, better-looking lawn. Here are some yard care projects you can tackle now:
10 Tips to Ensure a Long Efficent Life From Your Air Conditioner
By: Handy Man | 08/09/2008 | DIYHere are 10 helpful, DIY tips to expand the life of our Air Conditioner and help it run more effeciently and effectively for your home, the environment and your wallet!
Myths and Facts of Air Conditioning
By: Handy Man | 08/09/2008 | Tools & EquipmentIf after making all the home adjustments you can to stay cool, but you just can't seem to beat the heat, an air conditioner will do the trick. Air conditioners aren't the most energy efficient solution to keeping cool, but an older model of an air conditioner can result in larger, unnecesary costs. Replace your old air conditioner with a more effecient one by contacting a Heating and Cooling Contractor today.
Keep Your Home Comfortable in Summer Heat
By: Handy Man | 07/09/2008 | Tools & EquipmentThe following is a basic checklist to prepare your home for Summer. Don't shut Summer out! Use the following checklist and tips to keep your home comfortable, cool, and running effeciently in the Summer months. Some items are best to leave to a professional to check. A Handyman or specialized Contractor will be able to offer help and additional information to prepare elements of your home for summer.
Remedies to Indoor Air Quality Problems
By: Handy Man | 03/09/2008 | WellnessThe two main sources of indoor air pollutants that affect humans can be characterized as either biological or chemical. Biological pollutants Biological pollutants originate from living things or are themselves living things. These contaminants can also be either gases or particles (e.g. mould spores). Some common sources of biological pollutants include pets and mattresses. Chemical pollutants Chemical pollutants can be either gases (e.g. carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide) or particles.
How Clean is the Air in Your Home?
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Are Your Renovations Really Increasing the Value of Your Home?
By: Handy Man | 03/09/2008 | RemodelingWhen considering a home upgrade or reno there are 2 very important things to evaluate: #1. Value to you: Enhancing your home with a renovation may offer more than money can provide. A beautiful outdoor living area to entertain on, a finished basement for the children to play, or that dream bathroom to help you unwind, all may contribute to a quality of life that only a home can build. #2. Return on Investment - Resale Recovery: Despite what the trendy home flipping television programs show, not