Are you looking for a new apartment or house? You’re not alone. According to the United States Census Bureau, approximately 13 percent of people move each year, with the majority of those moves happening in the late spring and summer.
Moving comes with a lot of considerations: How many bedrooms will your new home have? Is it in a good school district? What about closet space? More and more, people are adding a new item to their list of must-haves: Will this home provide a healthy environment for my family?
“We spend so much time in our homes that the dangers of environmental exposures can be intensified, especially to children,” explains Marilyn Howarth, MD, adjunct associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania and deputy director of the Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health. “Taking time early on in the new home search to look for mold, lead paint, asbestos, and radon can help keep you and your family healthy.”
Here are some smart steps you can take to end up with a healthy home.