We spend the majority of our lives in our homes. Our homes are our sanctuaries, and where we feel at ease and safe. How safe are our homes though? In terms of air quality, some homes have more polluted air than what is found outside of the home. One...
Mould growth in ductwork is something we all fear in all of our homes. An entire home sale can be derailed with the smallest hint of mould, and our sense of well-being in our houses can be disrupted when mould is present. Mould can be highly dangerous as well, and that...
House Dust is a broad term to describe the ever-changing and always present combination of unknown substances we see in our homes. House Dust is the combination of particles that results from the natural decomposition of the contents of our homes, mixed with dust that infiltrates from the outside....
The US Environmental Protection Agency states that poor Indoor Air Quality is one of the top five environmental threats. So why does the EPA feel so strongly about Indoor Air Quality in homes and workplaces? Well, according to the EPA, indoor air is on average a staggering three to five times more contaminated...
With anything that uses an air filter, you are going to hear the term HEPA Air Purifier. What is a HEPA Air Purifier and how does it impact your health? High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) is a filter that may be found in automobiles, homes, aircraft and medical facilities. HEPA filters...
Within a commercial building, ducts can become very dirty. There are several reasons for this, mainly from extended use of the HVAC system. As time goes on, more and more dirt and debris will collect within the duct system. When that happens, every time the system comes on, the...
When autumn comes around, homeowners around the country begin working on getting the home ready for winter. This can include cleaning out the gutters to prevent ice jams, putting up storm windows, patching up areas where cold air comes into the house and more. One of the most important...
These days, we all want to save money when it comes to our energy bills. Too often we end up paying too much on our bills, and when expenses are tight, that is not a good situation to be in. We all know of the various ways we can save...
