The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions [Paperback]

John Bower; Lynn Marie Bower (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 096371564X | ISBN-13: 978-0963715647 | Publication Date: November 1, 1997 | Edition: 1

Among the various healthy housing books, The Healthy House Answer Book by John and Lynn Bower is something a little different. While the rest of the offerings in this field are thick, very comprehensive volumes, this is a smaller book in both size and depth--sort of a "pocket healthy housing guidebook." While covering the major concerns anyone would have about all aspects of construction and maintenance, all the information is presented in a very concise Q and A format. With subject chapters and a complete index, this is a great introductory book for anyone interested in the subject.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This little book replaces extensive research and expensive consultants for those who need answers. The Q&A format makes the information highly accessible; topic-centered chapters guide the reader toward the appropriate question; and references lead the reader to sources of further information. -- Building with Nature, Issue #18

From the Publisher

Among healthy housing books we publish, The Healthy House Answer Book by John and Lynn Bower is something a little different. While the rest of our offerings in this field are thick, very comprehensive volumes, this is a smaller book in both size and depth--sort of a "pocket healthy housing guidebook." While covering the major concerns anyone would have about all aspects of construction and maintenance, all the information is presented in a very concise Q and A format. With subject chapters and a complete index, this is a great introductory book for anyone interested in the subject.

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Healthy House Inst; 1 edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096371564X
• ISBN-13: 978-0963715647
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Informative Introduction. Extremely well done!, October 11, 2003

By 

Daniel Chiras (Author of The Solar House, Superbia!, and EcoKids, Evergreen, CO USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions (Paperback)

The Healthy House Answer Book is a tiny volume that packs a huge punch. Although small in stature, this book has much to offer on an extremely important subject. It reads well -- very well indeed! -- and offers simple, accurate explanations of many complicated topics.

In the Healthy House Answer Book, the authors -- healthy home experts, John and Lynn Bower -- tackle 133 commonly asked questions. Don't be fooled by this book's brevity, though. If you're new to the subject, this book should be a fantastic resource. I know, I read it early in my research on healthy homes for my books on natural homes and passive solar heating and cooling and felt that it brought me up to speed on the topic quite rapidly.

I especially liked the question-answer format and found it to be a delightful respite from the typical book style. The authors get right to the point. No wasted words!

Unless you're looking for an encyclopedic treatment of the subject, you should find this book to be a goldmine of valuable information. If you want a more encyclopedic treatment, the Bowers offer that option, too, in some of their other books.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Topnotch guide will help protect children from toxics, March 8, 2009

By 

Alice Shabecoff - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions (Kindle Edition)

Topnotch: informative, honest, clear.
I commend this Handbook as a great resource for anyone seeking the least toxic way to build, renovate or live in a home or apartment, so that is everybody.
The authors cover basic, major topics often left out of how-to's, for example, which foundation, construction and insulation materials are the safest, as well as indoor choices such as cabinetry and furnishings.
While the handbook often talks about how non-toxic choices will help all of us, especially people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, its sound advice will particularly result in protecting the most vulnerable -children -- from toxic harm.
Co-author,Poisoned Profits: The Toxic Assault on Our Children [POISONED PROFITS]

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Tedious and boring, August 22, 2009

By 

S. Hamilton - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions (Kindle Edition)

I'm sorry I didn't discover anything in this book that wouldn't be "common sense" to anyone over the age of twelve who has ever owned a house. Don't waste your time unless you are totally clueless...then again the price was right
free so why not read it just in case you learned something.