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How Germs Spread Through Homes and Businesses
Germs can move through an indoor space in more ways than most people realize. A contaminated hand touches a door handle, someone coughs in a shared room, or a frequently used surface is handled by several people throughout the day. In homes and businesses alike,...
How You Use Your Home Can Increase Your Mold Risk
Most homeowners associate mold with burst pipes, roof leaks, or other obvious water problems. While those situations certainly create ideal conditions for mold, they're far from the only cause. Many everyday habits can gradually increase moisture levels, reduce...
What Happens to Indoor Air Quality During Extreme August Heat?
When temperatures soar into the 90s and beyond, most homeowners focus on keeping their homes cool. But while your air conditioner is working overtime, your indoor air quality (IAQ) may actually be getting worse. Extreme summer heat can trap pollutants indoors,...
Is Black Mold More Common in the Summer?
When most people think about summer, they picture vacations, backyard barbecues, and long sunny days. What many homeowners don't realize is that summer is also one of the busiest seasons for mold growth. Rising temperatures, higher humidity levels, frequent...
What is Making My Home Smell?
Every home develops odors from time to time. Sometimes the source is obvious, like last night's dinner, a full trash can, or a pet that needs a bath. Other times, a smell lingers even after you clean, open the windows, or try to cover it up. Persistent odors in your...
Why You Can’t Always Tell When Your Indoor Air Quality Has Changed
Most people expect indoor air problems to announce themselves. A strange odor, visible dust, or noticeable change inside the home can make it clear that something needs attention. However, not every factor affecting your air creates an obvious sign you can see or...
Is Summer Humidity Affecting Your Sleep?
If you're waking up sweaty, struggling to fall asleep, or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed, summer humidity may be affecting more than your comfort. Excess moisture in the air can interfere with your body's natural sleep cycle, contribute to poor...
Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality: How to Protect Your Home When Smoke Moves In
Every summer, wildfire smoke impacts communities far beyond the flames. Even if a wildfire is burning hundreds of miles away, changing wind patterns can carry smoke across entire regions, causing hazy skies and unhealthy air quality. While many people focus on outdoor...
Why Your Home’s Indoor Air Feels Off After Summer Vacation
You finally get home after a relaxing summer vacation. The bags are unpacked, the laundry is started, and then you notice something strange. The air feels different. Maybe it's a musty smell when you walk through the front door. Maybe the house feels damp or stuffy....
How Your Crawl Space Affects the Rest of Your Home
Your crawl space may not be somewhere you spend much time, but that does not mean it is disconnected from the rest of your home. The conditions below your floors can influence moisture levels, odors, and the overall environment inside your living areas. Because crawl...