Air Quality

A good night’s sleep can keep you healthier, make you more productive, improve your mood and memory, even slow aging. But if you lay your head on the pillow then toss, turn, and grumble through a few uncomfortable hours before rolling grumpily out of bed, it’s time for a change!…

As the winter chill sets in, you lock the windows up tight, maybe replace the weather stripping in your doors, and settle in for the cold, dark nights. Grab a cup of hot chocolate and winter sounds pretty cozy! But it can also be a health hazard, especially in relatively…

September means back to school and all the trappings – new books, new backpacks, new shoes – and plenty of new germs. From science labs to cafeteria tables and gym floors, germs are just waiting to hop onto your kid’s hands and clothes and hitch a ride into your home….

It’s the dog days of August when even cooler temperatures can feel hot, sticky and uncomfortable. That’s because there are actually two kinds of heat – sensible heat, which is the temperature that registers on your home’s thermostat, and latent heat, which results from the amount of moisture in the…

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” How often have you heard that sentence spoken? And there’s certainly truth in it, because summer heat may make you sweat, but when it comes to discomfort, humidity is the real enemy. High humidity makes it feel warmer than it actually is because…

The flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, summer is in the air. If you suffer from allergies or asthma, those words may chill your soul instead of warming your heart. It’s an especially troublesome time of year for families with asthmatic children, or elderly parents who may not be…

If you think of pollution as something that happens outside, you might be surprised to learn that indoor air pollution can actually be worse than the grime and smog that occurs outdoors! In fact, those same energy-efficient, wonderfully-sealed windows that help keep pollutants out also help keep pollutants in. Dust…

Do you find yourself too-well acquainted with a bottle of moisturizer every winter? And how about those cracks that you just noticed spidering from your window edges or through the crown molding? As we turn the furnace up and humidity drops, dry air can have a series of unpleasant effects…

The doors and windows are locked against the winter chill and everyone is safely tucked indoors. Winter can be warm and cozy, but it’s also the ideal time for germs to spread like wildfire through your family. If you’re cringing at the thought of passing another box of tissues, don’t…

What is carbon monoxide (CO) and how is it produced? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas. It is produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Products and equipment powered by internal combustion engines such as…