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 Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tip of the Day Categories » Building, Remodeling, and General Repair

People-friendly Products

There's a new movement afoot among manufactures of products for the home to be more earth-friendly and, now, more people-friendly. First was the trend toward using wood from managed forests, where equal amounts of trees are planted to replace and replenish those being cut down. There's now a drive to eliminate many unhealthful products that emit gases and fumes found in everything from new furniture to new carpeting. Formaldehyde seeps from particleboard interiors because the glue needs it for manufacturing; but it causes coughing, itching, red eyes and headaches. This might soon be a thing of the past, as more and more companies start manufacturing and offering people-friendly products such as new wheatboard made of agricultural-based things like straw, held together with formaldehyde-free glue. The result: no fumes, no fuss, no muss. You get beautiful products that allow you to remain feeling well. And that's the On The House tip for today.

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