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Humidifier Placement
Place humidifiers and dehumidifiers away from walls and bulky furniture. These appliances work best when air circulates freely ... |
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Humidity Control
To deter mold, keep indoor humidity low. If possible, keep indoor humidity below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 ... |
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HVAC Budget
Whether you intend to install insulation yourself or hire a contractor, make sure that you know the guaranteed minimum R-value ... |
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HVAC Maintenance
Maintain your system periodically to yield immediate energy savings, improved comfort, and a longer trouble-free service for ... |
 
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HVAC System for the Greenhouse
Bob meets with Dave Talbot, the HVAC contractor, to discuss the heating and cooling for a greenhouse. A system of thermostats, ... |
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HVAC Tune-up
Have your heating system cleaned and tuned by a qualified contractor. A pre-season tune-up and filter change is a good ... |
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Individual Zone Heating and Cooling
Bob meets with Meredith Schelp from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC to learn about the City-Multi HVAC system that will heat and cool ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Biological Pollutants
Biological contaminants are all around us—molds, pollen, pet dander, the list is long. However, with a little preventitve ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is an important chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Organic Gases
Organic chemicals (volatile organic compounds or VOCs) are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution: Pesticides
According to a recent survey, 75 percent of U.S. households used at least one pesticide product indoors during the past year. ... |
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Indoor Air Quality
Here's a startling fact: the EPA has warned that indoor air pollution is often much higher than outdoors. Here are some ... |
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Indoor Air Quality Basics
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
The American Lung Association reports that the death rate from lung disease has ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Additions
Before starting your addition remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Attic Remodels
Before starting your attic remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Basement Remodels
Before starting your basement remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Bathroom Remodels
Before starting your bathroom remodel or conversion project you should understand and address the various air quality factors ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It results from incomplete oxidation of carbon in combustion. |
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Indoor Air Quality: Flood Cleanup
Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. Failure to ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Home Ventilation
If too little outdoor air enters a home, pollutants can sometimes accumulate to levels that can pose health and comfort ... |
