Dan Phillips builds houses in Texas using anything from garbage to broken toilets and bones.
“The Problem of Waste is World-Wide. We’re in trouble…We need to reconnect with those really primal parts of ourselves and make some decisions…We need to reconnect with who we really are.” – Dan Phillips
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I remember hearing the news recently of a 39 year old woman, found dead on the couch by her 12 year old daughter (who had not slept at the house that night).
The likely cause of death?
Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
The woman’s home did have a carbon monoxide detector, but it’s not known if it was working properly or if the batteries were even installed.
During the cold season when our windows and doors are shut tight to keep the cold air out and the warm air in, we typically end up breathing in more toxins and pollutants than any other time of the year. In the winter, the risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning increases.
The thing is, an older home is actually healthier (in some ways) than newer, tighter construction — simply because the small leaks found in older homes often “breath” better and allow small amounts of fresh air to come in.
What are the causes of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, here are some steps you can take to keep your home safe from Carbon Monoxide:
What are the symptoms?
During the flu season, it might be hard to detect carbon monoxide poisoning because the symptoms are close to that of a cold or virus, including: body aches, dizziness, headache, and confusion (among other symptoms often suspected to be a cold of flu).
installed in all sleeping areas. (Not in each bedroom, but in the hall outside of all bedrooms). Electric detectors are best, with a battery back-up system. But of course there’s a little more involved in having a detector electronically installed.It’s also been recommended to keep a window open just a quarter-inch to let fresh air into your home.
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