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Home Improvement Tips & Podcasts
Breathe easier with these tips to improve indoor air quality. Learn about air cleaners and filters as well as how to reduce dust and chemicals in your home
Find out why a musty odor in a home on a concrete slab isn’t unusual if the house has been unoccupied for a long time. The smell should clear up once you move in and start running the HVAC system. However, you should consider replacing your carpeting with a different type of flooring if you have a concrete slab home.
Hi Tom. My parents are considering a new home in retirement community. My question is what are the …
If you're struggling with increased coughing, wheezing, or runny noses, increases in time spent indoors may be the cause. Get …
Homeowners are taking steps to live greener lives and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Zero-carbon homes are a …
Home renovation has become an activity that many homeowners are tackling in one way or another. With television shows and …
If your home suffers from drippy, wet condensation on the inside of windows during cold weather, you’ve probably noticed it can …
What rating should indoor air filters have? Many intake filters don’t list the MERV rating.
Improving indoor air quality through green home remodeling should start with a homeowner choosing low- and no-VOC products that …
An aromatherapy humidifier can be a great addition to your home for a wide array of different reasons. However, before you can …
With these effective allergy-relief tips, you will most certainly breathe a lot easier through the entire allergy season. Here …
When older homes were constructed, they had lots and lots of natural ventilation, also known as drafts. Older homes provided as …
There are few things more disgusting than having to clean up a house or apartment that been saturated to the core with cigarette …
Whole-home air cleaners permanently trap the airborne contaminants that can aggravate health and trigger allergy and asthma …
Learn how to control dust and reduce the possibility of Infiltration as ventilation air in home during remodeling projects and …
By keeping your indoor air healthier you can keep your family healthier, too. Follow these tips to keep everyone in your home, …
If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be central to some relief. Central vacuum systems …
It's important to change your air filters on a regular basis. Unfortunately, finding the right filters and remembering when to …
It's important to change your air filters on a regular basis. Unfortunately, finding the right filters and remembering when to …
Does opening the door to the attic have a affect on the AC efficiency in the house? In the hot weather, I keep my 2 garage doors …
Find out why proper bathroom ventilation is key to preventing moisture and mold problems. Learn about the two types of fans: …
I have a 3-story house with a basement. The home has 3 zones of HVAC. Lately I've noticed a musty smell in the stairways …
This year's allergy season has been one of the worst in recent memory. But outdoor conditions may not be the only reasons …
Citrus Magic air fresheners eliminate odors naturally, with essential citrus oils. Citrus Magic Triple Action controls excess …
Home systems work hard during winter. Find out how filter maintenance can help home systems run efficiently and cleanly all …
I live in a coastal area of NC. What's a good humidity reading in my crawl space? I'm seeing some mold on the joists.
A water filter can improve water taste, reduce cloudiness, reduce contaminants and protect your plumbing and appliances. The …
