In this 61st episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about indoor air quality. Find out if you are actually making yourself sick by not having enough ventilation and by keeping certain chemicals and products in your home. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices About the House brought to you by http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ and https://www.jhpropertiesrealestate.com/ 3:00 indoor air quality 4:00 Home so airtight we create our own pollution 4:30 Inadequate ventilation 5:30 Vacuum effect 7:45 mold and pests 8:00 Check out our past episodes on Asbestos and lead 10:10 Check out our past episode about air quality machines with Jim Vargo 11:00 Legionnaires disease 12:00 Radon - Check out our past episode with Cherie Summa of St. Louis Radon 15:10 2nd hand smoke can cause ear infections 15:30 Sudden infant death syndrome 16:00 Combustion pollutants, kerosene space heaters, wood stoves, and liquid petroleum 17:30 Lint dust from dryers can cause fires 19:10 Nitrogen dioxide 20:10 Volatile organic compounds (VOC) and buying products like paint low in VOC 21:45 Paint strippers, pesticides, spray foam insulation, air fresheners, moth repellents, candles, and essential oils 23:30 Check out our past episode about painting with Rue Moonyos 28:00 Check out our past episode with Ductz Unlimited 28:45 Mixing and storing household cleaners and weed sprays 29:55 Asthma triggers 30:00 Dust mites 31:15 Moldy shower curtains 31:30 Bed bugs 33:30 Allergen proof mattress covers 36:15 Moisture in the attic 38:40 Changing air filters 39:10 Humidifiers and dehumidifiers