These days, you can’t be too careful about the quality of your home’s indoor air. This is a natural side effect of the way we build our homes. As recently as 50 years ago, air conditioning was unusual in residential homes. And a hundred years ago, “central heating” meant having a big fireplace in the …
Dry air can be a major source of discomfort. Nobody wants to wake up in the morning feeling like they’ve just spent the night in the Sahara desert. This can be especially irritating in the winter time, due to relative humidity. Basically, the colder the air is, the less moisture it can hold. So, air …
If you’re concerned about your home’s indoor air quality, you’re not alone. Americans are buying more indoor air filters than ever before. This is partially because are homes have become so well insulated in recent years. On its face, this isn’t a bad thing. The environment and energy savings are on everybody’s mind, and a …
Cleaning your house can be a time-consuming task. Whether you’re scrubbing your toilet, washing your windows, or vacuuming your floor, that’s all time that you’d much rather be spending doing something – anything – else. Of course, we use tools to make many of these jobs easier. For example, a dishwasher can save you hours …
In recent years, people have been getting more conscious about the quality of the air inside our homes. This has happened at the same time as we get more energy conscious, hermetically sealing our homes to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Unfortunately, that trend has only served to exacerbate our …