This winter has been particularly severe, complete with a number of powerful arctic storm systems that have dumped foot after foot of snow in addition to bringing bitter cold single digit temperatures. As such, it’s likely that the last thing on your mind has been your home’s air conditioning system. However, winter is the perfect time to get your home’s …
The Culprits behind Poor Air Quality
The outdoors is the first thing we associate with air quality. But the air you breathe outside isn’t your only problem – that’s because indoor air quality is a major concern, too. If you don’t pay attention to the air you breathe at home, you could possibly say hello to exorbitant hospital bills and incapacitating health problems. With that said, …
What’s Keeping You Up at Night?
The internal mechanisms that control your sleep and wake cycle make up an extraordinary system. Different external factors, especially your room environment, however, can dramatically affect the balance of your sleep-wake system, disrupting sleep and leading to restless nights. A good night’s sleep depends on the comfort level within the confines of your sleeping area. This is why it is …
How Hot Classrooms Affect Children
New studies are looking into the possibility that the temperature of a classroom plays a much bigger role in the education of children than anyone initially realized. During the entire length of the school year, there will be days when temperatures will start rising above the average line. There’s no time to worry about that though, as education waits for …
How UV Lights Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air
Did you know that UV lights destroy microorganisms? UV radiation is naturally present in sunlight, and its ability to break down cells is the reason that many of us get sunburned. However, while our bodies regenerate from this damage, microorganisms and germs are less fortunate. The damage that UV lights do to microorganisms’ DNA structures is so severe that they …
Fighting Mold: Strategies That Work
Household mold is a menace. It causes structural damage to wood and other materials, and can pose a serious health risk. Unfortunately, spores can grow in only 24 hours. All they need is air, a food source and moisture. Oxygen and food sources are practically everywhere, so Tampa Bay homeowners’ best strategy for fighting mold is controlling moisture. This includes …