Hazardous Building Materials Everyday Hazardous Building Materials: What You Should Know Before Renovating Our family recently went through a mold remediation process at home , and now that the cleanup is complete, we've started renovating. During this process, I began researching something many homeowners don’t think about: the potential toxicity of certain building materials . Renovations can improve comfort and property value, but they can also expose us to chemicals and m

Toxicity of Candles Clearing the Air: The Hidden Toxicity of Many Candles Candles are often associated with relaxation, cozy evenings, and calming scents. But what many people don’t realize is that some candles may contribute to indoor air pollution . Many commercially available candles are made from paraffin wax , a petroleum byproduct. When burned, paraffin candles can release volatile organic compounds (VOCs)  such as benzene and toluene—chemicals that are known to contrib