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My House Is Killing Me! By Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist)

My House Is Killing Me! by Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist)


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My House Is Killing Me!: A Complete Guide to a Healthier Indoor Environment by Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist)

Whether you have allergies or asthma, or you just want to avoid exposures to indoor contaminants and allergens, this book will teach you how to have a healthier home.

In this thoroughly revised edition of My House Is Killing Me! Jeffrey C. and Connie L. May draw on the dramatic personal stories of their clients to help readers understand the links between indoor environmental conditions and human health. Explaining how air conditioning, finished basements, and other home features affect indoor air quality, the authors offer a step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling, and even eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens. This new edition includes

more than 60 color photographs
expanded coverage on the dangers posed by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by such common items as paint, carpet, and household cleaning products
up-to-date information on the potential risks of installing spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation
completely new case studies of people who improved their indoor air quality by following the authors' advice
brand-new chapters, including " 'Trojan Horse' Allergens," "The Three PsPets, Pests, and People," "Indoor Air Quality in Multi-Unit Buildings," and "Testing and Remediation."

Reading My House Is Killing Me! lets you see your house the way an expert would. Along with offering a wealth of practical advice and proven solutions for various problems, the Mays include a glossary of terms and a list of valuable resources. This book is a must for all home occupants as well as perfect for those contemplating moving to or purchasing a property.

My House Is Killing Me! Reviews

The May's continue to be masterful storytellers, using their work with clients to help solve problems and increase education of their indoor spaces.
Healthy Indoors

About Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist)

Jeffrey C. May was educated as an organic chemist and holds certifications as a microbial consultant and an indoor air quality professional. He is principal scientist at May Indoor Air Investigations LLC, where he specializes in identifying the causes of mold, odor, and moisture problems in homes, schools, and offices. In 2018, he was inducted into the Indoor Air Quality Association's Hall of Fame. Connie L. May is a certified indoor air quality technician at May Indoor Air Investigations LLC. Together, they are the coauthors of Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips: A Workbook for Detecting, Diagnosing, and Eliminating Pesky Pests, Stinky Stenches, Musty Mold, and Other Aggravating Home Problems and The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health.

Table of Contents

Foreword, by Jonathan M. Samet, MD, and Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS
Appreciation
Introduction

Part I. The Stage of Our Lives
Chapter 1. Seeing the Invisible
Chapter 2. Cast of Small CharactersRead This Chapter If You Dare!
Chapter 3. "Trojan Horse" Allergens
Chapter 4. Creepy Crawlers (Apologies for the Title!)
Chapter 5. The Three PsPets, Pests, and People
Chapter 6. The Set

Part II. Daily Life
Chapter 7. Living Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dining Areas
Chapter 8. Rooms with WaterThe Bathroom
Chapter 9. Rooms with WaterThe Kitchen
Chapter 10. Rooms with WaterThe Laundry
Chapter 11. Bedrooms
Chapter 12. Attached Garages, Bulkheads, Porches, and Decks
Chapter 13. The Exterior
Chapter 14. Indoor Air Quality in Multi-Unit Buildings

Part III. Below and Above
Chapter 15. Unfinished Basements and Crawl Spaces
Chapter 16. Finished Basements
Chapter 17. Attics

Part IV. Heating and Cooling
Chapter 18. Heating and Cooling with Ducts
Chapter 19. Heating and Cooling without Ducts
Chapter 20. More on Heating, Cooling, and Fuel

Part V. Clean It UpInside and Out
Chapter 21. Renovation and New Construction
Chapter 22. More Environmental Hazards
Chapter 23. Testing and Remediation
Chapter 24. Cleaning

Closing Remarks: Take Charge
Notes
Glossary
Resource Guide
Index

Additional information

GOR011650846
9781421438955
142143895X
My House Is Killing Me!: A Complete Guide to a Healthier Indoor Environment by Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Johns Hopkins University Press
2021-01-26
408
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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