Most of us know that carbon monoxide is a deadly poisonous gas. It is tasteless, colorless, odorless, and virtually undetectable. Carbon monoxide restricts your body’s hemoglobin from transporting oxygen in your blood to vital organs such as your brain, heart, etc. Exposure to just small traces, even if for a brief period of time is ...

Ahhh. Fall.. Cooler weather. Crisp air. Less humidity. Leaves. Football. Allergies… Wait.. what? That’s right. Autumn is actually one of the worst times of the year for seasonal allergies. As the summer humidity begins to lessen, the drier air gives way to the release of ragweed pollen. According to WebMD, 75% of people who suffer ...

As your home’s HVAC system runs, it creates a lot of condensation. As it draws in air from inside your house and cools/dehumidifies it, moisture builds up on your coils. The system is designed to where that excessive water drips off the coils and into a drip pan underneath your system. As that pan fills ...

We love our pets today more than ever before. Our culture obsesses over dog and cat videos on social media, memes with cats in them, etc. Some people seem to value animals’ lives more than other human beings, and will go to great lengths make sure their pet is more well taken care of than ...

Ah.. ah.. ahhh.. choo! *sniffles* Sorry.. It’s that wonderful time of year again! No.. Not college football season (sadly..) It’s allergy season. Or, as I personally like to call it, “sneezin’ season.” Here are some interesting facts for you: 30% of adults and 40% of children in the US suffer from allergies. More than 50 ...

Attics. They make a great place to hoard or store stuff, and can also be a source of anxiety if you fear taking a bad step and falling through the ceiling. They are the place for air handlers and ductwork in most homes. Needless to say, an attic is a multifunctional space. It is also ...

A trip down the filter aisle in Walmart (or other retailer of your preference ) can leave you feeling some kind of way. You’re either confident, knowing exactly what type and size of filter you need, indifferent because you’ve always bought the same air filter and haven’t even considered a change, or you feel overwhelmed ...

Recently, a local microbiologist expressed concern over mold he discovered on school campuses in the Cherokee County School District. He published a post to facebook with pictures, which has made headlines and prompted quite the uproar among parents and teachers. The backlash has forced the school district to order professional air quality testing in all ...

Mold. We all know it poses a huge health risk if we are exposed to it ; especially if that exposure is prolonged. Most believe that if they don’t see it, there is no risk. However, this is not true. Mold, like many germs and bacteria, is everywhere in trace amounts. If there is moisture ...

Well, it is that special time of year. And no, we are not talking about Christmas or College Football season. It is allergy season. Pollen seems like it is taking over. And if you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might have pondered if there is anything you can do besides knock yourself out with Benadryl ...