Radon is a naturally occurring element. Elements like uranium and thorium decay, emitting radon as a by-product. It is entirely natural and commonly found all around the world, which is to say it’s as safe as arsenic and rattle-snake venom.…
No one likes to imagine a carbon monoxide leak happening in their home. However, it is an important topic for homeowners to consider. Carbon monoxide leaks can come from several different sources. These include, but are not limited to: improperly…
For your convenience you can listen to the article here: There is something wonderful about the New Year. For many, it is the bright prospect of the brand new year ahead of them. For others it is a chance to…
Unwanted air pollution comes from many different sources around your home. Pets shed dander along with their fur. Moisture leads to the development of mold and mildew. Plants introduce pollen. Family members can unknowingly carry germs home. But what about…
For your convenience you can listen to the article here: Essential oil diffusers are a popular home accessory. Available in stylish designs to match your home’s decor, they’re a common item purchased by people who want to enhance their home…
Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is part of everyday life. It’s in the air we breathe in and breathe out, it is frozen into dry ice that keeps mail order perishables from melting, and it gives sodas their bubbly fizz. Carbon…
Have you ever woken up, thrown open the curtains, and looked out onto a beautiful world covered in...pollen? It’s a bitter, sneezy reality for much of the Southern United States, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Anyone who lives…
For centuries, fresh air has been valued for its curative properties. Doctors have long prescribed trips away from heavily populated, highly polluted cities as a treatment for a wide variety of illnesses. This allowed patients to breathe clean air and…
Are VOCs lurking in your home? You actually use products containing VOCs more often than you think. What are VOCs? Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are compounds that easily become gases or vapors from products or processes. VOCs react with…
Your favorite candles are hiding something...the negative correlation between candles and indoor air quality. Candles create a relaxing, intimate environment in your home. As accents during family celebrations and holidays, candles remind us of joyful times with loved ones. A…