October Renovation Month Highlights Indoor Air Health
CMHC promotes October renovation month noting British Columbians will spend 2.5 billion dollars in 1995 on upgrades. The piece warns indoor air quality in homes is often poor due to materials like cupboards, paint, glues, and carpets. It quotes Jim Robar of CMHC about indoor air pollution being three to four times higher than outdoor levels and links pollution to allergies and illnesses.