Carbon Monoxide in the Home

by Arnie Katz Q: When the serviceman came to check our furnace and get it going for the winter, he wanted to sell us a carbon monoxide alarm. I asked him several times if he found a problem that might lead to carbon monoxide getting into the house, and he said there...

Understanding Radon Emissions

by Arnie Katz Q: My wife and I are getting ready to buy our first house with some help from my in-laws. I love them, and they mean well, but they’re driving me nuts about radon and electro-magnetic fields (EMFs). When I mention these things to builders they get...

Effects of Indoor Humidity on Sinuses

by Arnie Katz Q: I suffer from allergies and sinus problems. My doctor recently recommended buying a humidifier for my house to help relieve my congestion. Last summer, another doctor recommended a de-humidifier. Which one is right? A: While every person–and...