If you were walking along the street and saw people in white suits, what would you think? We generally associate white coats with doctors, but they're not the only ones in white. Interesting that these painters are wearing protective white body suits (available from Amazon for under …
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10 Tips on Improving Indoor Air Quality
You work hard to stay healthy, eating the right foods and getting lots of exercise. The air you breathe also affects your health but it's harder to make sure it's clean because you can't see it or feel it. And you don't want to wait until you get sick or one of your children is diagnosed with …
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Getting More Focus
My first exposure to indoor air quality (IAQ) came when we were looking at houses in Danbury, CT, and our realtor recommended getting a radon test. Fortunately our house didn't have a problem but over the years, and a son with a mild case of asthma, I learned that indoor air quality isn't something …
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Indoor Air Quality Tips for a Healthier Home
Spring is the notorious time of year for air quality problems, but allergy sufferers know that winter can be just as bad. In spring, pollen is a major culprit. But in winter, when your home is sealed up tightly, air circulates less, humidity can build up, and so can allergens. (Read: What is Healthy …
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Your Home & Preparing for Winter Storms
Weather patterns are changing across the US, with some states getting flooded while other states have a drought emergency. New England had a horrendous 2014-2015 winter and there's a lot of discussion about whether this winter will be just as severe. Regardless of when the next tough winter arrives, …
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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Home
When you enter a house you assume it's safe, that the roof and walls will protect you from anything bad outside. That's true but more energy efficient houses are also more airtight. This results in fewer exchanges of air between the inside of your house and outside air, which is almost always …
