Mold
Spring is a beautiful season, but for allergy sufferers, it can be a nightmare. Pollen, mold, and other airborne irritants can trigger sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes, making it hard to enjoy the warmer weather. And while you might think allergens are just an outdoor problem, they often find their way inside your home, affecting… Continue Reading
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When it comes to caring for our loved ones, we often think of providing nutritious meals, ensuring safety, and fostering a happy home environment. However, one crucial aspect that often is overlooked is the quality of the air we breathe inside our homes. Poor indoor air quality can significantly impact not only our home environment… Continue Reading
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For most homeowners, a healthy home environment is essential. Having a home heating and cooling system that operates properly is one of the primary ways homeowners can keep their homes comfortable and safe, but some homes need a little help regarding indoor air quality or IAQ. This can be especially true during the winter months… Continue Reading
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Today’s homes are built for better energy efficiency, which in and of itself is a great thing. Using less energy not only helps your wallet, but it helps the earth, too. Unfortunately, though, this means your home is more tightly sealed than an older home might be – and this can lead to some indoor… Continue Reading
Read MoreWith Long Island Heat Comes Long Island Humidity Summertime can cause your home’s humidity level to increase. Usually, with air conditioning, it isn’t overly noticeable, but some homes just seem to have more of a moisture problem than others. What’s the big deal if your home has too much moisture, anyway? Well, excessive humidity,… Continue Reading
Read MoreKeep Your Home’s Air Free of Allergens and Pollutants The arrival of spring also means the arrival of allergy season for many, and for those who suffer from allergy, asthma and other respiratory conditions, breathing easy can be difficult. It’s important for everyone that the quality of the indoor air they breathe is clean,… Continue Reading
Read MoreHumidity and Warmth Promote Organic Growth Here’s some information from the EPA about mold: how it grows, what it does, and what you can do about it: Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the… Continue Reading
Read MoreDuring the winter season on Long Island, it wouldn’t seem possible for mold to build up as dry heat goes constantly through your ducts. Your duct system is the guts of your furnace and cooling systems and must be kept healthy. While it’s true that mold is a bigger issue in the summer months, the winter season does not let homeowners off the hook when it comes to dangerous mold.
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