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U.S. CPSC
November 4, 2003 |
CPSC Denies Petition to Ban CCA Pressure-Treated Wood Playground Equipment The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously today to deny a petition to ban the use of chromated copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated wood in playground equipment.   |
National Gardening
Barbara Richardson |
How Safe is Your Deck? For years, consumer and industry advocates have presented conflicting research evidence that arsenic, a carcinogen, can leach in dangerous amounts from structures made from pressure treated wood, such as decks. |
National Gardening
Charlie Nardozzi |
Arsenic-Eating Fern Researchers at Edenspace Systems, a leader in phytoextraction -- using plants to extract poisonous chemicals, such as arsenic, lead, and uranium from the soil -- have found a plant that loves sucking arsenic out of the soil. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
In the Clear See-through exterior finishes weatherproof your wood... |
This Old House
Mark Powers |
Non-toxic, Affordable Pressure-Treated Lumber A new process encases wood fibers in trace amounts of glass, with surprising results. |
U.S. CPSC
October 17, 2002 |
W.C. Wood Company Recalls Dehumidifiers Internal wiring can abrade on metal parts, presenting a risk of electric shock to consumers if the insulation wears through. |
This Old House
Michelle Brunner |
Vintage Screen-Door Charm on a Budget Add wood stock details to a simple door for a handsome upgrade. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Deck Defense A guide to the cleaners, finishes and techniques for making your deck look new again... |
This Old House
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
Go From an Old Deck to New in 4 Steps There's no secret to deck maintenance - repair the deck, clean it and protect it. But learning tricks the pros use can make the job go faster and the results last longer. |
This Old House
Scott H. Schilling |
Refresh Your Deck Bringing luster back to weather-beaten wood. |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
Chemistry World
February 23, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
US expands pollution monitoring to its embassies The US State Department and Environmental Protection Agency have launched a joint international air quality program. |
This Old House
Harry Sawyers |
House of Blue This curiously colored, waterproof wood fights bugs, fungus, and mold. |
U.S. CPSC
February 20, 2007 |
CPSC Corrects Record on Vinyl Lunchboxes Inaccuracies needlessly unnerved parents. |
This Old House
Katelin Hill |
Fix a Wood Stain Mistake Three ways to right staining mishaps |
Chemistry World
September 24, 2008
Rebecca Trager |
EPA's Draft Perchlorate Policy Under Scrutiny The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing criticism after a leaked draft report revealed that the agency may not set public water safety standards for perchlorate. |
The Motley Fool
January 23, 2006
Stephen D. Simpson |
PPG: Is Steady Good Enough? Although it's a leader in coatings, growth has been tough to come by. While some parts of the chemicals industry may be interesting, it looks as though PPG's stock trades more or less about where it should. |
National Gardening
April 2000
Alex Wilson |
Naturally Rot-Resistant Woods Though sometimes hard to come by, they are nature's answer to the problem of decay |
Popular Mechanics
September 2004 |
PM Tips & Hints Overpainting muntins on your multipane windows... Homemade wood filler... |
Chemistry World
September 7, 2012
Rebecca Trager |
EPA urged to rethink chemical risk evaluation process The US Environmental Protection Agency's process for assessing the risk of human exposure to various chemicals is deeply flawed and actually threatens public health, according to two experts with inside experience. |
This Old House
John Dee |
The Art of Graining For his next trick: master refinisher John Dee transforms MDF into wood. |
Chemistry World
September 11, 2007
Rebecca Trager |
EPA Counters Industry Funding Criticism The US Environmental Protection Agency is defending its growing practice of jointly funding research with industry, after lobby groups voiced concerns that the agency's science is being compromised. |
