You’re in the hot seat: Which state has the highest relative humidity levels in the summer? You might be surprised to see that our most northern state atop this list, but there’s a reason that Alaska has the highest relative humidity (RH).
Basements and crawl spaces can have a certain…smell. So how do you get rid of it to enjoy a healthy home? Let’s explore some best practices for your basement and crawl space.
Purifying the air in your home is the first step in reducing fall allergies for you and your family. Keep reading to see how fall allergies typically present themselves and to learn some of the best ways to optimize air purification and achieve a healthy home.
Sometimes you can’t see it, but you can definitely tell it’s there. Itchy eyes, sneezing, sore throat, congestion—these are all signs of a mold allergy. And if you or your family suffer those symptoms while in your home and you’re…
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It’s all fun in the sun until the temperatures reach an unbearable high or the air quality index value is at an unhealthy level. But you don’t have to let the heat or air quality keep you from getting in…
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The Man Cave can create a smelly, cluttered mess that needs to be cleaned up—and mommy’s not around anymore to do it. Keeping the smells in check. Make sure your man cave privileges remain in good standing.
Many homeowners rely solely on air conditioning to keep their homes comfortable during the hot months of the year. This causes the AC unit to overcool the home, making the living environment uncomfortable. It also places a big burden on…
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Humidity can be annoying.
If your house is well insulated and lacks proper ventilation, excess moisture can build up from cooking, laundry, and bathing. In fact, these normal activities can add up to 25 pounds of moisture to the air…
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As warmer weather approaches, most of us turn to our air conditioners to bring relief from the heat. However, humidity can play as big a role in comfort, health and home preservation as the temperature. It’s important for homeowners to…
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 5.6 million dehumidifiers in two nationwide recalls due to a potential fire hazard. The dehumidifier recall includes over 60 different brands of retail dehumidifiers built over a 10-year period.
Recent media coverage…
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