Articles tagged “Indoor Air Quality”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

10 Reasons Soy Candles Are Better for Your Holiday Feast By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Dec 15 2009 Choose soy candles over paraffin for your candlelit holiday dinner. + READ MORE

7 Green Gifts to Wow Your Thanksgiving Dinner Host By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Nov 18 2009 Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop. + READ MORE

Is It Really Time to Paint? By Marye Audet IN Home & Garden Nov 13 2009 Whether your walls are looking dingy or faded you may be able to revive them without having to paint all over again. Here's how. + READ MORE

This is Your Brain. This is Your Brain on...Air? By David DeFranza IN Food & Health Nov 12 2009 Air pollution has an obvious and powerful effect on our health. Asthma, heart disease, and even appendicitis have been linked to poor air quality. What has not been obvious is the effect low air quality has on the health of our brains. + READ MORE

8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Nov 5 2009 When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. + READ MORE

You Say Chipped Tea Cup, We Say Pretty Teacup Candle By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Nov 3 2009 A wonderful way to upcycle a cracked teacup is to use it as a vessel for a homemade soy or beeswax candle. Soy and beeswax candles are a healthier, greener alternative to paraffin candles, as paraffin is made from the waste product of the oil refining process. + READ MORE

5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2009 When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... + READ MORE

The Indoor Garden: Your Cure for the Winter Blues By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Oct 26 2009 Indoor gardens can have several benefits in the autumn and winter: They bring some life into your space, several plants can help purify stale indoor air, and a few plants can make people more productive. + READ MORE

10 Steps to Cleaner Indoor Air This Autumn By Care2.com IN Home & Garden Oct 21 2009 It's that time again?windows close with a thump, the furnace clicks on, and next thing you know, you're living in a hotbed of pollution that could rival the smog in L.A. Here are 10 easy, simple things you can do to keep the air quality pure and safe in your house this autumn.With more than 11 million members, Care2 is... + READ MORE

Snuff Out Those Paraffin Candles By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health Aug 26 2009 Some candles are decreasing the quality of your indoor air. + READ MORE

7 Surprising Sources of Indoor Air Pollution and How to Eliminate Them By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Jul 7 2009 People are becoming more and more aware of indoor pollutants like paint, toxic cleaning products, and mold. But some indoor air pollutants can be pretty surprising if not downright shocking. + READ MORE

Replace Toxic Caulking in Your Bathtub Now! (Or Learn to Hold Your Breath) By Sara Novak IN Home & Garden Jun 19 2009 A clean serene bathroom can be a great refuge. But a dingy, mold laden bathroom does nothing to serve you. Moldy caulking around the tub is especially gross. I have to admit that my bathroom doesn't get the amount of attention that other parts of the house get. Especially that tub. No one sees it besides my husband and I and my puppies during their bi-monthly bath. I know that's no excuse, it's just that it is likely my least favorite household chore. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Volatile Organic Compounds By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Jun 17 2009 If you're interested in a healthy, green living space, you've probably heard the term volatile organic compounds, or VOCs for short. Chances are you know it's not good, but beyond that, many people are in the dark. So what exactly are these VOCs? + READ MORE

Out, Out, Damn Spot of Dust! By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Jun 5 2009 You don't want to live a dusty house like Ms. Havisham, all full of rats. First of all, it's creepy and off-putting. Secondly, it decreases indoor air quality and can trigger asthma attacks and allergies. It can also be a sign that your home isn't very energy efficient. Your filters might need a good changing, or there may be air leaks in places in where air should not be leaking. + READ MORE

5 Ways Your Bedroom is Killing You By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Jun 3 2009 Your bedroom is the the place you go to rest, relax, and recharge each night, so you want it to be healthy. Yet, there are a handful of ways that your bedroom might be slowly and silently killing you each night. Avoid these five hazards and rest a little easier each night. + READ MORE

5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep that Darn Cat Out of the Houseplants By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 Houseplants are a decorative and healthy addition to any home. They detox your apartment air while reminding you of the nature outdoors. And cats are a furry buddy who you can curl up with. But when cat meets ficus, the results can be less than desirable. Is there any way that you can teach these two household denizens to get along? + READ MORE

Seal Those Ducts for Improved Air Quality, Energy Efficiency By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 I don't want to cause any panic and/or alarm, but your ducts might be leaking. Leaking ducts can reduce your heating and cooling system's energy efficiency by 10 to 30 percent. Imagine, one third of your heating-bill money may be going to waste. You might as well throw your money down a hole. + READ MORE

Why You Should Water Your Hanging Plants with Ice Cubes By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 20 2009 We all love houseplants. First of all, they look attractive, all leafy and green. Secondly, houseplants help us out by cleaning the air in our homes. In exchange, we try and help the plants live comfortably by taking really good care of them. (If you're like me, you probably have enough trouble keeping yourself alive, let alone a houseplant or two. I'm getting better with the plants.) + READ MORE

Beat the Heat with these Warm-Weather Ventilation Tips By Josh Peterson IN Food & Health May 19 2009 We spend a lot of time writing about energy efficiency and how proper ventilation is important for indoor air quality. In this article, we'll look at how to use your ventilation to increase your warm-weather energy efficiency. By employing these tactics, you'll be able to have healthy air and a smaller energy bill. + READ MORE

6 Steps To Controlling Moisture in Your Entryway By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 8 2009 Whether you are experiencing torrential downpours or mere spring showers, you will want to prevent dampness in your home. A damp home is an unhealthy home, because it nurtures mold and mildew growth and that can aggravate allergies and asthma. Wetness in your home can also contribute to rot which is bad for the home. + READ MORE