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As spring approaches, millions of Americans will begin to suffer from seasonal allergies. Unfortunately for some, the...
In the early 1900s, attached garages started popping up and becoming more commonplace. And why wouldn’t they? This sp...
Home can be a sanctuary from the hectic world, but if the air indoors triggers allergies and other health problems, i...
Like so many other people, I've fallen headlong into the smart-home movement. I like the devices I purchase to tell m...
Keeping indoor humidity levels under control is important. As the National Center for Healthy Housing explains, high ...
Upstate New York is no stranger to humid summer weather. As of late, our summers are hotter and more humid than in ye...
Whether you own your own home or are renting from a landlord, you have a lot to stay on top of. Among other things, y...
Q: I’ve been hearing a lot recently about how dangerous radon gas can be. I purchased a test kit for my home, but I d...
Q: My carbon monoxide detector keeps beeping over and over again. How do I determine what the beeps mean?A: Your carb...
Indoor air quality. We’ve all heard the term, and most of us think we know what it means. However, much of the inform...
Highlights A whole-house air purifier typically costs between $456 and $4,557, with a national average cost of $2,44...
Gas stoves’ negative effects on health and indoor air quality has come to the forefront in the U. S. , with a Consume...
When the mercury climbs, staying cool is a priority. While an air conditioner is typically best, sometimes a quality ...
About 81 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies each year, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation ...
Starting as a floor-care brand in 1991, Dyson made a name for itself with its patented cyclone air technology. Since ...
Whole-house dehumidifiers remove humidity from indoor air, reducing uncomfortable stickiness and mitigating the likel...
Breathing fresh air in the home shouldn’t cost a fortune, yet some of the most popular air purifiers on the market to...
As consumers become more aware of the airborne pollutants that lurk in their homes, the demand for quality air purifi...
Offensive odors, fumes, dust, and pollen are common pollutants in many homes, but we don't have to accept dirty air. ...
Combination air humidifiers and purifiers add moisture to the air and filter out pollutants at the same time. For hom...
Ionic air purifiers use ionizers to clean the air. These ionizers charge airborne particles, which causes them to be ...
Heightened awareness of allergens and toxins in the air we breathe has boosted the popularity of air purifiers for ho...
Household dust is unavoidable, but it’s easier to keep on top of banishing these dirty fine particles with an air pur...
Do you know if radon gas is present in your home? Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is naturally...
December is all about friends, family, and food (there, we said it!), which is why this month's tasks focus on keepin...
Everyone’s heard of Popular Science. The esteemed and iconic brand—owned by Recurrent Ventures—recently partnered wit...
Typical Range: $395 to $753 National Average: $575A whole-house humidifier can dramatically improve the level of m...
As someone who prioritizes a clean home, I value the importance of utilizing products that keep my house looking and ...
Highlights The typical range for professional cigarette smoke odor removal costs is between $200 and $1,000. The mo...
During hot summer months, staying cool and keeping your home comfortable is a top priority. However, choosing the bes...
Wildfire smoke can lead to dangerous air quality both outdoors and indoors, as millions of Americans are learning thi...
Portable air purifiers filter out pollutants and allergens like their larger counterparts. However, they’re so small ...
Although some houseplants reportedly help clean the air, others can trigger allergy symptoms by adding extra baggage—...
Warm weather days are not the only ones that call for an open window. There are plenty of good reasons to crack open ...
Back in action after a 1-year hiatus, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) welcomed enthusiastic exhibito...
Since most of the dust in your home’s ducts tends to stay in the ductwork, air duct cleaning isn’t required regular m...
Household pollutants can come from a variety of sources including the materials used in your home's construction, and...
Humidifiers help increase the moisture content in a room. For many people, using a humidifier is a terrific way to to...
Q: I’m shopping for a new air purifier for my home and have noticed that many models list a CADR rating. What is CADR...
When most people think of a fan, the first thing that comes to mind might be a window fan or the old style with butto...
Wood and metalworking projects can range from entertaining hobbies to necessary professions, like carpentry and auto ...
Q: How often should I replace the air filters in my home, and what factors would require me to replace them in betwee...
Highlights Homeowners will typically pay between $268 and $492 for air duct cleaning; the national average cost is $...
Dusty vents, fast food remnants, spilled coffee, pet dander—all give cars a funky smell, making that commute to and f...
Crawl spaces are dark and dusty, and air quality isn’t always at its finest. If the humidity level climbs (which it o...
Single-room humidifiers are designed to replace dry air in small spaces, but they aren’t able to affect the entire ho...
Central air, window air conditioners, and split AC units aren’t the only ways to keep a home comfortable during hotte...
Q: We live in an area where humidity is high, so we regularly run a dehumidifier to keep the air in our home from fee...
According to a recent industry survey, 67 percent of American households—85 million families—have a pet. Unfortunatel...
Bloody noses from dry sinuses, annoying shocks from metal doorknobs, dust and pollen allergy symptoms, and even high ...
It can be frustrating and uncomfortable when your living space experiences a decrease in the humidity level. But, a f...
Wildfire smoke consists of harmful gases and fine particles from burning plants and other materials. These extremely ...
Mold isn’t only unsightly; it can make a home smell unpleasant and, at worst, trigger health issues. Only air purifie...
Stinky gym clothes, beloved pets, and home cooking can all contribute to household odors. Products like air freshener...
Don’t suffer in silence; use these items to keep allergens at bay in your home.
Creating something with your hands, whether it’s woodworking, painting, renovating, or any other creative pursuit, ca...
Your personal battle against climate change takes place one day at a time. The way you use electricity, water, and fossil fuel can lower your carbon footprint and...
Indoor plants offer an aesthetic appeal, plus they can remove allergens from the air and oxygenate the space. The key...
Not only does excess humidity make you feel sticky and uncomfortable, but it also increases the risk of mold growth i...
Breathing easy at home should be simple enough. Unfortunately, some gases, such as radon and carbon monoxide, are col...
When standard household cleaners won’t improve air quality, it’s time to bring in the big guns with the power of an o...
Black Friday, which is just a couple of days away, traditionally marks the kickoff to the holiday shopping season, bu...
Having smoke indoors is nothing to play around with, so to help protect you and your family, we meticulously tested f...
Can houseplants clean the air inside your home? Learn about the research behind this health benefit and see the low-maintenance plants that will give your home a ...
Some DIY activities can send irritating particles or vapors into the air. Having to work around airborne particulates...
Heating and air conditioning strip a home’s indoor air of its natural humidity. The result of uncomfortable dryness l...
There’s the potential for structural and surface-level damage if a bathroom isn’t properly ventilated. Excess humidit...
Our homes are loaded with dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and other indoor air pollutants. Poor ventilation and the u...
Q: I suffer from seasonal allergies, and a friend suggested I buy an air purifier for my home. What does an air purif...
Q: In winter, the central heating in our home makes the air very dry. I also suspect that the lower temperatures and ...
A hardworking room humidifier is a lifesaver during the dry, cold months of winter. Its dedicated function—adding moi...
Q: My husband and I just moved from Reno, Nevada, to Baytown, Texas, and the humidity here is high, even indoors. Wha...
Nothing refreshes a room and improves its ambience quite like a new coat of paint. If you’re like most DIYers, you ha...
If you're looking for a new city to call home—or even just choosing a holiday destination—you’ll want to read this list first! Our collection of the cleanest and ...
There are few homeowner problems more terrifying than mold. While thousands of molds are part of the natural environment, ghastly examples of it can be lurking in...
Q: I recently inherited a beautiful chair from my grandparents. Unfortunately, they were heavy smokers, and the cigar...
Few things are as important as the air we breathe. One of the most popular products available in the ongoing quest fo...
If your goal is indoor air that’s as fresh and healthy as possible, you may think about hiring a firm to clean your h...
With temperatures low across the country, heating systems on full blast, and houses buttoned up against the cold, the air in your home can pretty dry this time of...
Winter doesn’t just bring colder temperatures outdoors; in most areas, it also means bone-dry air inside your home, a...
Pull the clothespin off your nose and instead try these 10 common household items to deodorize every nook and cranny of your abode.
Basements were once used solely as utility rooms that housed furnaces, laundry areas, and overflow storage for seasonal items, tools, and sometimes even root vege...
Damp rooms, such as a bathroom, are prime breeding grounds for mold and mildew. Some of the most common signs of a mo...
Though often overlooked, air conditioner filters are responsible for a mighty important job: keeping dust, dirt, and ...
Knowing how to get rid of a black mold is a skill set every DIYer and homeowner should have in their know-how arsenal...
Your bathroom may be your spot to relax in the tub after a long day, but with all that plumbing, humidity, and other business going on in there, the location’s fu...
For a century, the naturally occurring fibrous silicate mineral asbestos was a mainstay of the building industry, use...
In most homes, the kitchen is where the action is: It’s where we congregate, and prepare meals in ovens and on cookto...
Q: When it’s cold outside, there’s frequently condensation on windows inside my home. I wipe them down, but the moist...
Warmer temperatures invite us to throw up the blinds and open a window. But good weather isn't the only reason to let the fresh air in. Even the cleanest homes ca...
If you have an unfinished basement, you probably don’t want to spend a ton of time down there. The air is musty, the floors are damp, and it feels just a tiny bit...
Bathroom odors rank as some of the most unpleasant household scents you can encounter, and they are definitely not on...
Believe it or not, in one fell swoop you can lower your energy bills and improve the air quality in your home. The se...
Some prefer bright light and others like low light, but all of these indoor plants thrive in bathrooms’ high humidity and will add a spa-like quality to your space.
Air quality can suffer in myriad ways. Excess humidity ranks among the least desirable effects. Left unchecked, moist...
Among household odors, mildew undoubtedly ranks among the worst. And unfortunately, it's all too common, lurking in t...
The air in your home may not be as fresh as you think it is. If you're not careful, indoor air can harbor not only be...
If you ask most people where they feel the safest, chances are the answer will be in their own home. But home safety depends on a variety of factors, and potentia...
Deep breathing has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and even improve digestion. But if the air you’...
Hot and muggy summer weather outside can mean excess moisture inside. Mold and mildew, musty odors, condensation, war...
Many older houses incorporate construction materials that contain asbestos. Usually its presence is uncovered during ...
As the days are getting colder, the air is getting drier. While lotion coupons are at the forefront of the Sunday pap...
In West Palm Beach, FL, the American Lung Association has sponsored a designer showhouse that highlights a healthy home. Bob’s house tour focuses on the baby’s ba...
Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families that...
Bob talks with landscape architect Rick Lamb about revisions to the plan. Bob points out the redesigned parking area and the plan for magically melting the snow.
Bob meets with architect Gregory Rochlin and expert carpenter Danny Ruffini to restore old double-hung windows and replace lead sash weights with new spring-loade...
A double window is installed in the kitchen, which will let in a lot of sunlight and give a view of the back yard.
Bob meets with the installer of the new HVAC system to discuss how it filters air and reduces energy costs.
Bob discusses the SpacePak HVAC system that's being installed to provide heating and cooling in the house and barn. The SpacePak system is well-suited to projects...
Bob joins Joe Sheridan (from Energy Guard) to learn more about the US Greenfiber Cocoon cellulose insulation being used in the barn.
Cole Stanton (from Fiberlock) joins Bob to talk about Child Guard, an encapsulating coating for lead-based paint.