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PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child's health. These toxic additives can leach out or evaporate into the air over time, posing unnecessary dangers to children.
It's worth doing though as a lot of heat will escape through the floor, especially in the winter months. To insulate a shed floor you can lay a...
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The exact amount a building needs to be set back from the property line will vary from one location to another. However, the required setback on...
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DHS Home > Office for Prevention of Developmental Disabilities > Lead and Environmental Health Links > PVC – a major source of phthalates PVC – a major source of phthalates Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is a major source of phthalates – which are the same dangerous plastic softeners banned from children's toys last year. 2008 law banning phthalates from children's toys does not cover the PVC in school supplies The 2008 law banning phthalates from children's toys does not cover the PVC in school supplies, with which our children come in contact on a daily basis. Phthalates harm children's health and development by interfering with natural hormone functioning and have been linked to birth defects in baby boys, testicular cancer, liver problems, and early onset of puberty in girls – which is a risk factor for later-life breast cancer. Why worry about PVC-free school supplies? Many children's school supplies, such as lunchboxes, backpacks and binders, can be made out of PVC-a toxic plastic that is dangerous to our health and the environment. PVC contains dangerous chemical additives including phthalates, lead, cadmium, and/or organotins, which can be toxic to your child's health. These toxic additives can leach out or evaporate into the air over time, posing unnecessary dangers to children. Here are some school supply shopping tips you can start using today: The "2009 Back to School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies" to help you avoid dangerous PVC products when back-to-school shopping.
Etsy is a great platform for selling all homemade furniture, but especially homemade furniture with a unique flair. Creative, custom items thrive...
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The two most effective methods for stabilizing pea gravel are cement and permeable pavers. If you're stabilizing pea gravel with cement, it will...
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Crocs are PVC free; and all Nike, Puma, and L.L. Bean shoes are PVC free. (clockwise from top: Crocs, Nike, Puma, L.L.Bean) Unfortunately, items made from shiny plastics and vinyl have PVCs in them most of the time, so just check before you buy! AVOID THESE ►
Typically most wooden shed floors need and should have some sort of anchoring. If not, they stand a better chance of being moved by heavy winds or...
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At $50 to $100 an hour, that brings the cost to $500 or more. And if you're looking to trick out your shed with a wet bar or convenient bathroom?...
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A wood fireplace typically will go against a main outside wall so that a proper chimney can be constructed. Talk with your contractor or installer...
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How tall can a garden room be without planning permission? To avoid applying for planning permission, a new garden room must be single storey, with...
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