October 11, 2001

New Web Site Provides Extensive Information Related to Moisture in the Home

A new North Dakota State University Extension Service Web site, "HomeMoisture.org," provides extensive information on topics related to moisture in the home.

"Indoor air quality is very important to health," notes NDSU Extension Service agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang. "Many indoor air quality problems are directly related to moisture problems, so controlling moisture contributes to improved indoor air quality."

The site provides information on:

• Home Moisture. Includes general information about moisture in the home as well as causes, effects, and possible solutions to these types of problems. Links are provided to several publications at universities across the country.
• Indoor Air Quality. Information and publications regarding the quality of air inside of buildings. Also, information is provided on the effects of poor indoor air quality and ways to solve problems. Links are provided to national resource centers such as Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes, EPA, and the American Lung Association.
• Mold. The site includes numerous links to publications dealing with the serious problem of mold in the home.
• Coping With Disasters. This section contains links regarding both the physical and emotional aspects of dealing with a natural disaster including information from the Red Cross.
• General Housing. This section contains links and information regarding general housing topics including energy conservation.
• Keep Your Home Healthy. An interactive publication is designed to help you ensure that your home provides a safe and healthy environment.
• Care For People. The site includes links to publications regarding a family's emotional well-being and stress levels.
• Contacts. People to contact with regards to home moisture or indoor air quality issues.

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Source: Ken Hellevang, (701) 231-7243, khj-eng@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Editor: Tom Jirik, (701) 231-9629, tjirik@ndsuext.nodak.edu