About Your Home

A study conducted in 2013, published in the academic journal Plos One, found that a 43 percent increase in humidity drastically decreases the number of

HEPA, or High-Efficiency Particle Arrestor, filters trap airborne particles as tiny as 0.3 micrometers in diameter. As air purification systems draw inwards, these filters eliminate

Sundry technologies exist for improving the modern home’s energy efficiency. While most new builds still come standard with analogue thermostats, installing a Wi-Fi panel can greatly

Parents in the process of planning their newborn’s room scrupulously research bassinets, toys and other infant care accessories. They also put considerable effort into baby-proofing

The word pollution often conjures up images of smokestacks and exhaust pipes blowing dark grey clouds into the sky. We can attribute much of this

Did you know that more than three billion people still cook with solid fuels like wood, charcoal and coal? Of those who use such fuel

Construction standards ensure that homes today are airtight. While great from an efficiency standpoint, the lack of exchange between inside and outside air poses several

An air purifier that exchanges air two to eight times an hour can reduce indoor pollution by more than 80 percent. Of course, its efficacy

Any homeowner with pets knows that animals make a mess. This goes beyond the occasional accident inside or toys littered across the floor. Domestic pets

For many homeowners, leaving the windows ajar solves their indoor air quality concerns. Doing so brings in a draft of fresh air, letting all indoor