Spring is here and as the world comes to life after the long winter something happens. You sneeze! You cough! The trees bud out, flowers bloom, and pollen floats into the air getting into your house, your clothes, your eyes and before you know it you are in the middle of a full blown allergy…

As strange and counter intuitive as it may seem, the air inside your home is probably five to ten times more polluted than the air outside. This is true for many different reasons, and the indoor air quality of your home can be compromised by a number of different things. Outdoor particles and contaminants can…

Cats are one of the most popular pets for people to own. They are well loved for their entertaining antics, interesting personalities and general cuteness. People who own cats are willing to accept some of the nuisances created by these animals because of their other winning qualities. One of the most obvious downfalls to owning…

If you are currently researching and trying to figure out an efficient and excellent way to improve the air quality in your home, then you have probably heard about whole house air purifiers. As opposed to HEPA air purifiers which are designed for individual rooms or portions of your house, whole house air purifiers purport…

Most of us have some idea of the things we do that can kill us if we aren’t careful, but there are many things we don’t know about that are killing us every day. Air pollution is one of those things.

Sure we have all heard that smog and other pollutants are harmful to our…

As one of the most important relief organizations in the United States, the American Red Cross comes to the aid of people in need during all kinds of disasters and emergencies on a routine basis. If a natural disaster or other emergency occurs, then the American Red Cross will surely step in to aid both…

Monica and John Kubena, parents of 4, were in desperate need of a new house. The problem was that not just any house would do. John and Monica had special circumstances requiring a very high quality of indoor air to enable their family to be reunited. Turning to the people at Extreme Home Makeover and…

Some of the biggest contributors to allergens might come from places that you never expected. Many of the causes of common allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, stuffy nose, breathing problems, and chest congestion are found right in the home. These can be eliminated by taking certain steps to allergy-proof your home. Making these changes…

Mold spores are one of the most common indoor air pollutants. They come in many forms, and due to their microscopic size they can be inhaled and wreak havoc on people’s respiratory systems. This is particularly true for people who suffer from common ailments such as allergies and asthma. Understanding what mold spores are and…

If you or someone you know suffers from asthma, then you are probably aware of or have experienced how symptoms of this condition seem to worsen in certain places. Sometimes, even your very own home can seem to exacerbate this frustrating illness. While many people assume that outdoor phenomenon, such as industrial pollution and pollens…