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  • Is the Air You Breathe at Home Healthy?

    Is the Air You Breathe at Home Healthy?

    4/08/10

    In­door air can con­tain virus­es, dust mites, formalde­hyde, radon, pet dan­der and volatile or­gan­ic com­pounds (VOCs), pol­lu­tants that ag­gra­vate al­ler­gies. But in un­der­stand­ing four key air qual­i­ty com­po­nents, Amer­i­cans can en­sure a healthy, sus­tain­able home.

     

  • Help Your Home Ward Off Winter’s Chill

    Help Your Home Ward Off Winter’s Chill

    1/20/10

    Winterizing your home will not only keep you more comfort­able, but also minimize your heating costs. In some cases, winterizing can also help improve your home’s safety.

    Before curling up with some spiced cider, take the following steps to winterize your home…

     

  • The Controversy Concerning Vent-Free Fireplaces

    The Controversy Concerning Vent-Free Fireplaces

    1/06/09

    Those who recommend vent-free fireplaces tout their many advantages. A vent-free fireplace can be installed virtually anywhere. A fireplace can be the focal point in the center of a room, without having to be attached to a wall or a ceiling.

     

  • It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier

    It’s Time to Clean House With an Air Purifier

    8/28/08

    According to the American Lung Association’s 2005 State of the Air report, more than 152 million Americans, or 52 percent of the population, breathe dirty air.

    Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency ranks poor indoor air quality as a top five environmental risk to public well-being? Less than 20 percent of Americans believe that indoor air can be as polluted as outdoor air. Yet a home’s indoor air quality can be five times worse.

     

  • Tips for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

    8/28/08

    “Homeowners often complain about poor indoor air quality leading to headaches, dry eyes and fatigue, as well as asthma and allergy attacks,” said home improvement expert Lou Manfredini.

     

  • Treating Your Windows Can Save You Money This Winter

    Treating Your Windows Can Save You Money This Winter

    8/14/08

    When it comes to saving energy, it pays to conserve. American consumers pay about $25 billion annually to heat and cool air that eventually leaks to the outdoors. The collective cost for this wasted energy is enormous, an amount equivalent to the value of the oil produced by the Alaska Pipeline.

     

  • With Insulating Blinds, Homeowners See Real Savings

    With Insulating Blinds, Homeowners See Real Savings

    8/05/08

    Many Americans send energy – and their hard-earned money – right out the window. Poorly insulated windows make heating and cooling systems work harder to keep homes comfortable. Homeowners not only feel uncomfortable but also waste hundreds of dollars.