How much time do you spend at home and indoors? Ten, twelve, fourteen hours a day? More? Whatever the amount, it’s a healthy number with a potentially unhealthy outcome. You see, indoor air is, on average, twice as polluted as outdoor air. So, the more you’re exposed to dirt, dust, bacteria, viruses, pesticides, chemical cleaning … Read more
It’s not just the snow, ice, and cold that try our patience during the winter months. There’s also dry indoor air. As outdoor temps dip, and heating systems kick in, indoor humidity levels take a serious dip. And that can do more harm than simply causing dry, itchy skin or chapped lips. Here are some … Read more
“Yahoo!” Not the search engine, but what most people say – or think – just before heading off for a well-deserved vacation. Then again, you always get more bang for your ”yahoo” when you take all pre-travel precautions to ensure your home suffers no damage or harm in your absence. Take, for example, your central … Read more
Indoor comfort is a priority all year long – winter being no exception. Should your furnace give out at 1:00 AM on the coldest night of the season, you’ll want more than a few extra blankets to keep you warm; you’ll want your furnace repaired, pronto. But what if your furnace is nearing the end … Read more
Ready for one of life’s little ironies? Okay, here it is. When people complain about the summer heat, it’s often not the heat that’s bothering them – it’s the humidity. Ninety degrees and dry is pretty comfortable. Ninety degrees with 90% humidity – most would agree – is miserable. When temperatures begin to moderate, you … Read more
Let’s say you’re nearing retirement or know someone who is. They hate the idea of leaving friends and family, but they’re making the big move to Arizona anyway. Reason? To leave high humidity behind and enjoy all that nice, dry desert air. Uh, really? Indoors or out, dry air has its own fair share of … Read more
A Chinese proverb states “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.” Well, while not everyone fishes, they still benefit from learning and practicing at least a few home maintenance DIY tasks – the kind that can give you a nice … Read more
