[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″] [et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] You could buy an energy audit for a detailed diagnosis of your home, or you could do a few things yourself that could lower energy costs significantly, say the experts at CNNMoney.com. * Check your heating and cooling ducts. If they leak, as much as 30 percent […]

Indoor air pollution can be a health problem. The EPA says it’s one of America’s top environmental concerns. Some illnesses are caused or exacerbated by mold and indoor air pollution. With a home air test device, you can judge the quality of your air. It looks for chemicals called VOCs (volatile organic compounds), including active […]

Here are some tips from the World Floor Covering Association: * Use floor mats at entry ways will catch particles like dirt and keep them from scratching the wood. Use a mat by the sink to catch splashes. * Buy a high quality broom, sweep the floor regularly, and use a vacuum cleaner without a […]

Recalls are an unfortunate reality for just about every type of product we purchase, and in most cases they are for safety issues such as fire or electrical problems. Unless the recall is widely publicized, e.g., Toyota, we probably won’t even know the recall exists!  Here are some pointers for recall awareness for the appliances […]

Room air purifiers can definitely help clean the air in your house, but there are a few things you should consider before buying. Efficiency Level of Air Purifier: Efficiency is the number given to the percentage of particulates which are caught in a filter on a single air exchange. Higher is better and better units […]