So far in 2022 wildfires have burned millions of acres in the United States. Lightening caused many of these fires, however, people caused even more. Regardless of how these fires start, their numbers increase year by year. This impacts businesses and residences, but insurance policies may cover wildfire smoke damage to your property. At Risk […]
Fiberglass is a common insulating material used in the construction of residential homes, commercial buildings, and schools. This material is also used in electrical insulation. Asbestos is another strong heat-resistant material used in insulation. While a link between asbestos exposure and lung cancer is established, many people wonder how fiberglass affects our health. Short-term exposure […]
If you suspect a mold issue in the home or workplace, find out for sure. If you don’t see it, testing reveals its presence. Read on to learn the reasons for mold then find out how to mitigate it. Where Does Mold Grow Indoors? Mold is a fungus common in nature. Outdoors, these fungi perform […]
Whether you’re aware of it or not, the products in your home and workplace emit chemical gasses. These gasses, known as volatile organic compounds or VOCs, have a high vapor pressure at room temperature. In other words, they evaporate and get into the air quickly. Many VOCs aren’t harmful. For example, VOCs are how the […]
If you’re concerned about the air you breathe inside your home or at work, you may be familiar with the term indoor air quality or IAQ. Since we spend most of our time indoors, the air inside is important to our health. Many times the air inside contains more pollutants than the air outside. To […]
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. The purpose of this designation is to highlight the causes, symptoms, and treatments for these conditions. While there is no cure, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) seeks to educate Americans on ways to identify symptoms and reduce the triggers that affect millions of Americans. […]
Home Allergen Test Kits We want to feel safe in our homes. For many of us, however, allergens and contaminants found in the home make us sick. There are different causes for this. For example, mold, dust, and pet dander can trigger an allergic response and various health symptoms and ailments. If this describes you, […]
Mold presents a problem for many homeowners. Mold thrives in a humid environment. As the weather warms up across the country, humidity levels begin to rise as well. This presents a challenge to maintaining proper indoor air quality. Take steps to protect yourself and your family and avoid mold at home. What is Mold Mold […]
For many people, spring cleaning is a time to open the windows and let fresh air inside. It’s a time to chase out the winter blues along with the dust. For allergy sufferers, however, it’s a challenge when dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping disturbs the very allergens you hope to eliminate. If this is you, then […]
Mold is a part of nature and it serves a valuable role in breaking down decaying organic matter such as dead leaves and trees. That’s outside, of course. In the home, however, it is a nuisance that may cause health problems for you or your family. At the very least mold creates a musty, mildew […]