Attic to Basement: Your Fall Checklist for Mold and Allergy Prevention
Mold and Allergy Prevention Have you started your fall and winter preparations around the house? After an unusually dry summer with record-setting high temperatures on several days, Connecticut homeowners are no doubt looking forward to the cooler months ahead. Before you bid farewell to the warm weather, follow this quick checklist to guard against mold […]
Do I Need a Home Dehumidifier?
If you live in Connecticut, the answer is most likely yes. Here in New England, our basements are especially known for being poorly ventilated and excessively damp due to heavy precipitation and high humidity levels throughout the year. In addition, many older homes in the area have endured decades and even centuries of seasonal freezing […]
How Serious Is Water Damage Indoors?
The occasional leak during heavy rain. That stain on the floor from when the washing machine overflowed. A little water damage indoors is nothing to worry about… right? While many Connecticut home and business owners feel this way, the truth is not as reassuring. More often than not, even “a little water damage” can mean […]
Home Sweet Mold? Simple Ways to Safeguard Your Real Estate
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial purchases the average American will make in their lifetime. And according to the National Association of Realtors, most homeowners will live in the same house for over a decade. Once all of the paperwork has been signed and the keys have been handed over, the last […]
Lingering Indoor Smells? Air Purifiers Are a Smart Solution
Most of us spend the majority of the day inside our homes. Especially nowadays, with more people still working remotely since the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring a comfortable and healthy indoor environment is a top priority. If unpleasant smells are permeating your indoor air no matter how much air freshener you use or how often you […]
Is the Stain in My Bathroom Black Mold?
You recently found a black stain in your bathroom. Should you be worried? Due to their high humidity levels and often poor ventilation, bathrooms are notorious for mold growth—which means those black spots on your ceiling or around your tub are definitely a cause for concern. The good news is that not all black mold […]
How Do Air Purifiers Remove Airborne Allergens?
The summer season is prime time for airborne allergens. From increased pollen levels and an abundance of moisture-loving mold spores to dangerous wildfire smoke that can affect the air we breathe, there are any number of irritants in the air that can impact our health and quality of life. But it isn’t just the outdoors […]
How to Choose the Right Air Purifier for Your Home
As with any major home appliance purchase, there is a lot to consider when choosing the right air purification system for your needs. Unlike your dishwasher or laundry units, which are used only occasionally, an air purifier is designed to run continuously throughout the day so that it can maintain clean, breathable air for your […]
The Weather Is Getting Warmer: What That Means for Indoor Mold Growth
With summer quickly approaching and temperatures on the rise, smart homeowners will be thinking about indoor mold growth. Connecticut summers are generally pretty humid, and that trend has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. With higher average dew points during the warmer months and a higher frequency of humid days, the conditions are […]
Does Your Indoor Air Quality Need a Reset? Start with These Two Things
Humans spend a lot of time indoors—about 90% of their lives, according to the EPA. And while you may think the opposite, advancements in technology have only increased the amount of air pollutants we are exposed to in our homes, workplaces, schools, and other commonly used indoor spaces. For example, did you know that some […]
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