My wife and I are (probably) moving into a newly-built apartment in a month or so. Here in Korea, brand new units tend to reek for a while of chemicals from glue and particle board and so on. Help us minimize the chemical haze! [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Sep 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Radon in new home: a newly built home has tested very high for radon -- 16 in the basement and 8 on the first floor. EPA safe level is below 4. How dangerous is radon really, particularly for preschool age children, in terms of a percentage risk for developing cancer? How effective is radon remediation? What technical questions or specs should I insist on and double check? Are there any remediation methods that anyone recommends, that are particularly effective, or that would amount to overkill? Are there any remediation methods that don't work well? And good or bad side effects of radon remediation?
posted by Pastabagel on Sep 5, 2008 - 15 answers

HOME CONTSTRUCTION FILTER:Should I build a house from the ground up or buy a fixer? [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq on Dec 16, 2006 - 17 answers

NewHomeFilter: I want to buy a house with NO floor covering installed! [more inside]
posted by Bobtheordinary on Jul 12, 2006 - 21 answers

What are some advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ on Feb 2, 2006 - 19 answers

I just moved into a new house and am noticing my long hair is falling out much more quickly than before. We've checked on water quality (it's soft and no different than our previous home - just 2 miles away). What might be the reasons for this? [more inside]
posted by jojopizza on Jul 29, 2005 - 12 answers