There’s more to your living spaces than comfy furniture and nice art. Dust mites, mold, lead, pesticides, radon and a host of other undetected pollutants are lurking in every room of your house. Disturbing, yes, but also manageable.

The American Lung Association (ALA) has designated October as National Home Indoor Air Quality Action & Awareness Month. The ALA’s Health House program offers homeowners resources for improving the air quality in their homes, including a video, Clean Air Asssessment, a list of potential hazards and tips for eliminating them.

For more information, visit www.healthhouse.org.