6C REAL ESTATE/Cljt €l)arlotte J3o3t Thursday, April 1,2004 Tradition revisited in home designs Continued from page 5C behind a series of mullioned- window cabinets with blue interiors. Nothing beats a traditional, home baked apple pie, thus the baker’s island. But it’s compact and efficient, with open storage for appliances, full-extension pullouts for bake ware and slatted tray storage for cook ie sheets. Another kitchen highlight is the tall, freestanding cher ry armoire in Fireside. It’s heirloom quality and com plements the more modem yellow Cashmere. Tradition doesn’t mean dark woods with Chesterfield sofas and Chintz anymore. Tradition is comfortable and comforting, in a modem world. To inquire about the New Tra ditional, and Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, call (800) 447-9006 or visit www.plain- fancycabinetry.com for an authorized Plain & Fancy showroom nearest you. Indoor air contamination causes lasting health damage ARTICl£ RESOURCE ASSOCIATION The Environmental Pro tection Agency estimates Americans spend about 90 percent of iheir time indoors, unaware that their home environment can be just as polluted as outdoor air. Because of increased ener gy standards - tight window and door seals, increased insulation and chimney flues - homes don’t “breathe” like they used to. Being trapped indoors with harmful air borne contaminants can aggravate asthmatic or allergic symptoms and cause lasting health problems, not to mention irritation from obnoxious odors. Many par ticles are invisible to the naked eye - dust mites, mold spores, tobacco smoke, pollen, bacteria, gas mole cules like nitrous oxide (auto exhaust fumes, etc.) and viruses — but that doesn’t mean the materials aren’t harmful. Short-term effects can include eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Repeated exposure can be much more serious, possibly leading to respiratory dis eases, heart disease and can cer. Many of these harmful particles can be found in household items such as paints, glues, carpet fibers, plants, pets and more. Solu tions for Homeowners A sim ple solution to rid your home of harmful air particles and irritating odors is through air filtration. By filtering the air, air purifiers cleanse the indoor air environment, making the home a healthier and ft^sher-smelling place. The most innovative room air purifier product on the market is PlasmaPure finm Mitsubishi Electric HVAC, PHOTO/ARA CONTENT based in Lawrenceville, Ga. “What makes PlasmaPure so different is its trademark Plasma deodorization process, which provides the most complete and rapid air deodorizing performance possible,” says Charles Applebee of Mitsubishi Elec tric HVAC. Combined with a charcoal filter, this deodorization fea ture is more than twice as effective as conventional methods. Within the PlasmaPure unit, six plasma electrodes create a field of electrically charged particles that collide with the odor molecules, turning them into carbon dioxide and water vapor. An activated charcoal filter then discharges these “sanitized” molecules, while remaining odor molecules are absorbed into the char coal. While this may sound quite technical, it’s some- Take control of messy household projects Continued from page 5C the PIG Tbugh Mat. It absorbs just about any thing - oils, water, coolants and solvents - making it ideal for use in garages and work shops. Its non-slip backing makes it safe to use as a doormat without fear of slipping or tripping. Put a mat by every entrance to your house and it protects against muddy boots, wet shoes and dirty paws. Instead of trying to fig ure out how to clean mud off your white car pet, keep it from reaching the carpet in the first place. 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Accord ing to Applebee, the purifier is 100 percent automatic. “PlasmaPkire’s Smart Sen sors, which detect harmful particles and odors, are con stantly at work, protecting your home from pollutants,” he says. As the sensors detect contaminants, they adjust the inverter-con- trolled fan motor according ly, helping save on energy and filter costs because the unit runs only when neces sary. “This means your room will remain virtually free of pollen, house dust, mold spores, animal hair and dan der, dust mites, bacteria and smoke particles,” says Apple bee. “I awoke without a headache and blocked sinus es for the first morning in several weeks (pollen sea son) alter starting up the PlasmaPure in my bed room,” says a homeowner from Arizona. The HEPA fil ter also features a thin pre filter which blocks large par ticles (such as pet hair) and fights viruses and bacteria. This pre-filter also helps extend the useful lifespan of the HEPA element. In fact, one homeowner with three pets says she didn’t have to change the filter in her unit for three years. No one should be forced to live in an unhealthy environment. Not only are the long-term effects detrimental, but with affordable solutions like PlasmaPure available. there’s no reason to suffer! Visit www.plasmapure.com for more information or io locate a dealer or call (800) 687-1966 to speak with a customer service representa tive and order by phone. .Let us take the worry oj jinding your new home Realty Corner rip/ 704-333-1531 * www.therealtycomer.com 610 East 7th Street, Suite 100 Millard M. 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