Tim David 
Black mold is made up of several species of mold, which belong to the fungus family. They appear as dark green, grey, or black mass. They are found almost everywhere in the environment, especially in dumps, humid and dark areas. They cause health problems to people when inhaled or ingested, especially people with allergic reactions. The mold consumes organic substances and moisture. And it releases spores into … Read more
You might be aware of it or not, but you can’t just get the ‘mobile home’ version of any duct pipe in the market. Because mobile home ducts come up with way more restrictions and regulatory limitations when manufactured. They’re different in R-ratings, thickness(dia), insulation, and of course, cost. Unless you have a 100% idea … Read more
You need a furnace to create a comfortable indoor climate during winter or cold days. However, the level of comfort you get will depend on the heating technology of your unit. Between a single stage and two stage furnace, let’s find out which one is a perfect fit for your home’s heating, ventilation and air … Read more
Is your AC undersized or oversized to my room? Is it consuming too much electricity while running long? Should I replace the AC unit? It’s obvious to get blown away by such questions in your mind if you don’t know exactly how long an AC takes to cool your room or house. As it’s not … Read more
Ultrasonic and evaporative humidifiers are two of the most popular cool mist humidifiers (no heating element used in generating moisture). They both add humidity to the house although their working mechanisms, noise levels, sizes and maintenance routines differ. The main differences between ultrasonic and evaporative humidifiers are in the way they generate steam, their appearances, … Read more
Mold is a natural decomposer that helps in recycling organic wastes, but not good when it grows in your home. The fungus can trigger allergies and other respiratory infections. Mold thrives in warm, dark, damp environments, expect it often in places like bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms. While a widespread of mold is best controlled … Read more
Borax has many natural household uses such as killing allergens like dust mites to getting rid of mold and mildew. It is a natural cleaning agent that’s safe (except when ingested), so you can leave it on surfaces to get rid of mold, mildew, and odors in the house. How do you use borax to remove … Read more
Air purifiers have different built-in features with some capable of indicating when your indoor air is clean and when it has pollutants that need cleaning. If yours does not have an air quality indicator, you must be wondering how long you should leave the purifier running. You should run your air purifier all the time … Read more
Particulate air filters work best when they are clean or new. Once clogged, the filters will not effectively capture polluting particles found in the air. When saturated filters also release back into the air most of the trapped allergens like dust, pollen, and mold spores. This will not be good to your health. Gemguardian technologies … Read more
When you’re faced with high humidity levels indoors, the first idea is usually to get a dehumidifier. While it’s a great piece of equipment, there is a greener and cheaper option in the form of plants. Dehumidifying plants also add to the aesthetics of the house and are generally maintenance-free. Plants absorb humidity through the … Read more