Towards the later part of the 20th century, the builders and the think-tanks of the construction industry sought to find new materials and methods that would improve the quality of homes and buildings. ...and they found this through the use of asbestos.

The bathroom is probably one of the most water damage-prone sites at home....

In 2008, eighty two people lost their lives while forty six others were seriously injured in flooding all across the United States. The estimated damage was posted at USD 5.5 billion, more than 60 percent of which were caused by river inundation...

Most of us assume that pollution outside our homes is the leading cause of disease and health-related problems. What we don’t realize is that indoor pollution is a major threat as well.