Posted in Air Quality, on February 28, 2017
Although colds and allergies are most often linked with seasonal change, it’s always concerning if symptoms are ongoing or never-ending. That runny nose, the itchy throat, and those watery eyes are troubling when they persist, and when there’s no particular cause.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on February 21, 2017
The priority with air quality testing is to choose a professional who can competently assess the indoor air quality of a home, while providing options for resolution. Today, knowledge and skill levels vary dramatically amongst those who provide air quality testing.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on February 13, 2017
In most homes, both urban and rural, people have become much more environmentally conscious than ever before. And while much is made of the air quality outdoors and around the world, we often overlook the air quality inside our living space. It really shouldn’t be that way, especially since we spend so much of our waking hours indoors.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on February 08, 2017
In most parts of the country, the housing market continues to be heated. Needless to say, buying a house is a big deal. A huge amount of money is involved and there are many things to consider. Something that often gets sidelined is the quality of air throughout the home.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 26, 2017
Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide are not uncommon in a residential home or commercial office. If there is a suspicion of contamination, it’s time to find the source, and take the necessary steps to resolve the problem. Both Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) are difficult to detect off hand – they are both colorless and odorless.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 18, 2017
Controlling the humidity level in a home is important, and when there’s imbalance, it can cause occupants to be uncomfortable in different ways.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 11, 2017
Whether water damage is a result of a serious flood or a slow leaking plumbing pipe, the outcome can be catastrophic in any office space. In fact, the after-effects of water damage are quite often underestimated.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on January 06, 2017
Many of us are paying attention to global warming and air pollution because it’s constantly on the news. And while great gains are being made on this front, not much attention is being focused on the air that we’re breathing in while we sit in our workplace.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on December 29, 2016
Whether a home, condo, or cottage, the “to-do” list after moving seems to get longer and longer. And while not many people think about air quality when moving into a new place, testing indoor air should definitely be part of the “to do” list.
Read MorePosted in Air Quality, on December 22, 2016
Employers or employees, we sometimes forget that half our lives are being spent in a workspace that is enclosed, and without any exposure to the outside environment. In short, employers and employees are breathing office air for eight hours or more during the day.
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