They say that cleanliness is next to godliness, but is having the cleanest home on the block really the best way to keep your family healthy? Studies are increasingly indicating that an overly clean home could actually be placing your children at a higher risk of developing illnesses later in life. In being too clean and destroying all bacteria in …
How To Choose The Best Home Air Filter
We’ve recently touched on why it’s so important to regularly replace your home air filter in your ventilation system. However, knowing when and how to change your filter is only part of the battle. To get the most out of your system you need to choose the right air filter for your needs. Choosing the right air filter can be a …
Why Certain Allergies Are Worse At Different Times Of The Year
Have you ever had a cold that you just can’t seem to get rid of? The runny nose, watery eyes and frequent headaches can be a real pain and when experience in the colder months of the year these symptoms are all too often attributed to a simple case of the common cold. But what if it wasn’t a cold? …
Home Ventilation: Should You Open And Close Vents During Certain Seasons?
One question a lot of folks with a fully integrated home ventilation system often have is how to get the most out of it throughout the changing seasons. If it’s not an issue you’ve ever pondered you may be surprised to hear that there’s a few little tricks of the trade which can increase the efficiency of the system and …
5 Places People Often Overlook When It Comes To Cleaning And Dusting
House cleaning. It’s hardly an activity to relish and I’m sure we’d all avoid it if we could. When cleaning day catches up with us our main aim is to keep the suffering to a minimum and get our chores out of the way as soon as possible, unfortunately, in the pursuit for a quick resolution there’s a few areas …
How Your Local Environment Could Be Affecting Your Home’s Air Quality
For those who suffer from allergies even the most routine of tasks can feel like running the gauntlet of allergen avoidance and reaction prevention. In the grand scheme of things it’s relatively easy to take measures and make your home a safer place for an allergy or asthma sufferer, however, it’s a completely different ball game when it comes …
5 Overlooked Causes Of Home Fires
Home fires are unfortunately all too common. Even the smallest kitchen fire can prove to be a huge health hazard to both you and your family. We’d all like to assume that we’re aware of best safety practices, how to remove any fire hazards and prevent fires within our homes, however, there’s quite a few issues that go without notice …
5 Ways To Cut Down On Allergens In Your Home
The season is turning and we’re fast approaching the time of year when spending the evening at home in the warmth is a more preferable option. For you to really be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your time at home, you’ll want it to be free and clear of any potential allergens that could cause reactions and respiratory …
3 Hazards That Can Result From Uncleaned Dryer Vents
Your home can be a dangerous place. There are plenty of potential risks that you’re more than likely walking past every single day. Whilst the potential for these accidents is thankfully rarely realised, you should still stay on top of maintenance and safety issues to reduce the risk of any incidents that could cause damage to you, your loved ones …
10 Home Maintenance Items Homeowners Often Overlook
Staying on top of home maintenance issues is imperative for saving money and ensuring the safety of your family and home. Problems that can have a catastrophic effect, such as a fire, take up the majority of our attention, but what of the problems that aren’t so spectacular. Just because a problem isn’t as dramatic as a fire doesn’t make it any …