A humidifier is a wonderful machine, and during the winter months especially, it can greatly improve the quality of air in your home. Surely you’ve experienced the symptoms of dry air in the winter; your face gets itchy and patchy and you might experience a nosebleed or two because of it. A humidifier puts moisture… Continue Reading
In a previous blog post, we mentioned the importance of having your chimney properly cleaned to promote healthy air circulation. Of equal importance is the routine cleaning of your building’s garbage shoot, that funny little contraption in charge of disposing all kinds of foul waste. Why? Well, because it’s garbage of course! Here’s what you… Continue Reading
Whether we’re sleeping, relaxing after a long day of work or entertaining guests, our homes are rarely empty. Because we spend so much time in our homes, it’s important to keep the air inside them clean and free of harmful pollutants. Fortunately, there are a number of simple steps homeowners can take to eliminate airborne… Continue Reading
When is the last time you had your dryer vent cleaned? If it’s been awhile, there’s a good chance that your dryer is working a lot harder than it needs to in order to dry your clothes. There’s also a good chance you are paying more than you should in energy costs since your dryer… Continue Reading
Because we tend to spend most of our time indoors, it’s important for people with asthma – or people who have children with asthma – to maintain the air quality in their homes. Reducing the amount of irritants and allergens in the home can reduce the risk for asthma-related health issues. So what kind of… Continue Reading
Not only has indoor foliage been linked to lower blood pressure, anxiety, and fatigue, house plants can also increase the quality of the air we breathe. This was famously demonstrated in a late 80’s NASA study which sought to neutralize the effects of sick building syndrome within space stations. Certain plants, the study found, can… Continue Reading
Back in late 2015, NASA conducted a very important experiment that could help humans find life on Mars one day. One of the things that concerns astrobiologists when planning rover and probe visits to the Red Planet is that spacecraft could potentially carry bacteria onboard from Earth, contaminating Mars’ native environment and skewing the results… Continue Reading
If you own a home, the general rule of thumb is to have your furnace cleaned and inspected at least once every year. Your furnace works hard to keep your house comfortable when it gets cold outside, so it’s important to have a technician come in and take a look at it to make sure… Continue Reading
Winter will soon be coming to an end which means spring is right around the corner. When the new season does arrive, there is nothing more enjoyable than reveling in the warm springtime air. While the air outside is delightful, the air in your home or office may not be so sweet. But do not… Continue Reading
When it’s warm outside, it’s easy to keep fresh air circulating throughout your home. All you need to do is crack open a window at either end of your home and let a cross breeze of fresh air enter your home immediately. But what happens when it’s cold outside and you want fresh air? Opening… Continue Reading