Basements are renowned for stale air. It’s not just a simple nuisance, but it may pose a health risk. Basement air quality may be the worst in your house, especially if you have an unfinished basement. The musty smell is symptomatic of air pollution capable of causing adverse health effects.
Winter brings unique air quality challenges to your home. Here's how to solve those pet dander, smoke, dry air, and circulation problems.
Adding greenery to the home has long been recommended as a way to improve indoor air quality. Flowering plants are a beautiful living piece of home decor that can brighten up any room. However, can they use their leaves and roots to pull harmful pollutants from the air?
Our hearts ached as we watched the recent California wildfires rage on these past two weeks. As soon as news of the blaze in Butte County broke, we simply couldn’t stand idle, and rushed to find areas that could use our help.
Air pollution affects everyone. Increasingly, people are using low-cost air quality sensors to measure this microscopic phenomenon. Can you trust the readings? The answer holds real-life implications, especially when it comes to your health.
There are few things as special as an antique home. Older homes have their own personality and are often places that generations have created and shared memories for years. However, older homes require more attention and maintenance than the modern homes built after 2000.
Mattresses, carpets and furniture can release VOCs called off-gassing. Here's how to speed up off-gassing.
Can salt lamps purify the air? Are they a hoax or do salt lamps have real benefits? What does the research say?
For parents, back-to-school season can be more than just shopping for school supplies and new clothes. It is about setting your child up for success in the upcoming school year.
Relative humidity that is too high or low may cause problems for health and the condition of your home. Find out what is ideal and how to maintain an acceptable level.
English ivy is believed to have valuable properties in improving indoor air quality and is even rumored to get rid of mold. Find the facts here in this article.
In 2017, the US faced tragic events like the California wildfires that impacted air quality. There were also some triumphs as nations responded to the growing problem of air pollution. Here is our list of the top 10 air-quality stories of 2017.