Asthma

Cockroach Control Guide
English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White or Color
Many houses have problems with cockroaches. And many people with asthma are allergic to "roach dust" - roach body parts and roach droppings that can trigger asthma attacks.  For years, cockroaches have defeated our best efforts to get rid of them.  Now we understand there are better methods and safer products that really work to get rid of roaches and the asthma triggers they leave behind.

Indoor Asthma Triggers
English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White orColor
Asthma triggers are things that make breathing problems worse for people with asthma or that may contribute to the development of asthma.  There are many different kinds of asthma triggers, including air pollution, pollen, cold weather, colds and emotional stress.  This guide explains the dangers of asthma triggers and suggests ways to reduce exposure to asthma triggers in the home.

Get Rid of Roaches- Breather Easier
English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White or Color

Comic book shows how to get rid of roaches and how roach baits work. Wonderful color illustrations by artist Ralph Solonitz.

Lead Poisoning

Protect Children from Lead in Dust
English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White or Color
Clear steps parents can take to protect children from exposure to lead in dust.

Protect Children from Lead in Soil
English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White or Color
Clear steps parents can take to protect children from exposure to lead in soil.

Healthy House

Home Moisture Audit (pdf, 14pgs)

Moisture is both a blessing and a curse.  When you have just what you need your health and the health of your buildings is enhanced.  But when you have too much, your buildings can fail in many ways that can not only damage the structure but affect your health and well-being.  The information in this guide by Jim LaRue will help you keep moisture in your house at acceptable and healthy levels. 

Prompts for Healthy Habits (go to prompt page for download)

A prompt is a cue that reminds us to carry out an action we might otherwise forget to do. We often do not take action for the simple reason that we forget. Prompts are helpful when people are already predisposed to doing an activity and just need to be reminded to do it.

EHW and artist Ralph Solonitz developed these prompts for a project in partnership with Alliance for Health Housing and Cleveland Tenants Organization (funded by US EPA and the Cleveland Foundation). The project helps older people deal with housing related health hazards.

Seven Steps to a Healthier Habitat in the Home (pdf, 3 pgs)
Each generation builds houses with new materials, modern mechanical systems and newly invented domestic goods. Maintaining an awareness of possible threats to our safety and health at home is an ever-present challenge. Follow Jim LaRue's seven basic principles to make your home a healthier habitat for you and your family.

Moisture Interventions Report (pdf, 11 pgs)
Illustrated description of treatment to reduce moisture problems in Cleveland area housing from the Cleveland - Cuyahoga County Healthy House Initiative.

Tenant Rights

English- Black and White or Color; Spanish- Black and White or Color

Carbon Monoxide
English- Black and White orColor; Spanish- Black and White or Color

Affordable Green Housing Center

Energy Saving Tips for Your Home (pdf, 2 pgs)
EHW's Affordable Green Housing Center's quick tips for low and no cost ways to save energy and money in your home.

Energy Auditor List (pdf, 1 pg)
A list of energy auditors in Northeast Ohio.

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFL)
English- Black and White orColor; Spanish- Black and White or Color
.

[TOP]