Viruses thrive in low humidity conditions and can actually increase the likelihood of getting colds, flu and other upper respiratory ailments. The American Society of Otolaryngology advises the importance of preventing an overly dry environment (more…)
Archive for the ‘heating’ Category
Unhealthy Air and Humidity
Friday, March 16th, 2012Green Tip #6
Saturday, March 10th, 2012Damage to Your Home
Thursday, March 8th, 2012When heated air isn’t properly humidified, it causes walls and ceilings to crack and wood floors and trip to separate. Expensive musical instruments can go out of tune and electronic equipment can fall victim to static electric charges, requiring expensive repair or replacement. (more…)
Green Tip #4
Monday, March 5th, 2012Winter Indoor Air Quality
Sunday, March 4th, 2012Heating your home dries out the air. The resulting dry air absorbs moisture from you and everything inside your home. Even newer, tighter built homes will succumb to the negative effects of air that is too dry. (more…)
Indoor Air and Humidity
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012During the winter months as we’re sealed up in our homes trying to keep warm, a by-product occurs. The air inside our homes gets dry, and the overall quality of the air can suffer. The EPA estimates that our indoor air can in some instances be 10 times more polluted than the air outside. With a small investment you can improve the air quality in your home to help you breathe easier and also feel more comfortable. (more…)
Garage Heaters
Monday, February 20th, 2012Home Owner Help
Sunday, February 12th, 2012When looking for help on your home projects there are a lot of sites out their and a lot of information to sift through to find the jems you need. If you own your own home and are looking for tips and suggestions on how you can better maintain your house. This is the place to go. (more…)
