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Insulating drafty windows makes a difference in air quality, not just energy savings!When you’re trying to make a whole house less drafty, you should go for the low-hanging fruit first. That means big ol’ holes in the walls, floor or...
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How to keep MILDEW out of your CLOSETCloset doors are meant to keep closed, right? Unless you are Martha Stewart, it’s likely your closet doors don’t stay open very long–if they close to begin with! The problem comes when humidity...
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Why, when and how do I clean my mini-split unit?Mini-splits are the elegant cousins of window AC units (even though some window AC units are pretty darn good-looking nowadays with lower profiles that don’t block your view). Mini-splits and...
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Which is a healthier home habitat: the forest or the desert?Is it more healthy to live in or near a forest or a desert? Spoiler alert: we’re not going to call that decision. Each habitat has its advantages and disadvantages,...
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Glowing under blacklightI’ve heard that in the 1960’s, blacklight posters were all the rage. Glowing things are cool! How does blacklight actually cause things to glow? “Blacklight” is an invisible form of light that operates in the ultraviolet range. Because light...
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