Gardeners have known it for a long time and now science is proving it – houseplants not only add beauty to your home but they’re also a valuable weapon against indoor air pollution, absorbing harmful chemicals and improving air quality.
Studies conducted in a US space center in the early 1980s provided evidence that the ability of houseplants to improve indoor air quality and your health is…
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Is the air in your home making you sick?
Home air quality is based upon many factors that you can control. In this article we’ll talk about common pollutants that can be found in the air you breathe and how you can find out which ones your home is suffering from.
Air quality a risk?
Did you know that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Science Advisory Board rated indoor air pollutants…
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Off-Gassing? What on earth…
Have you ever sniffed in pleasure… or maybe dismay… at that new paint, carpet, or even furniture smell in your home? Ever wondered what caused that smell?
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Are you suffering from “sick home syndrome”? “Sick Home Syndrome” – is a modern day euphemism that describes an increasing number of our homes today.
Whether you call it an…
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Making your home a safe place to live…
Over the next 12 months we’ll discuss a variety of ways to make your home a better place to live in—especially if you have young children, seniors, and/or someone with health challenges living with you.
Some of these ideas you’ll be able to implement for little to no cost – others may be more expensive – but the end result will be a healthier home—a healthier you.
A hint of what’s to come…