Most of us think of our homes as safe refuges for clean air when compared to outside air, with its dust, allergens, and chemical vapors. But the fact is, new-home construction is much tighter than it used to be, and that means the air inside the home is staler than in the days when homes […]
Ways You Can Control Indoor Pollutants
There’s a good news, bad news aspect to modern home construction. On the one hand, tight construction practices ensure optimum energy efficiency for long-term savings on utility bills. The bad news is that an airtight home tends to trap dirty air and degrade indoor air quality, threatening the health of home occupants. Fortunately, a variety […]