If you have a dehumidifier in your home, you probably have a good idea of just how much water they end up with in the reservoir. Typically, this water gets flushed down the toilet or poured down the drain, but doing that feels like such a waste.
Many people have plants inside their homes or gardens—but can you use your dehumidifier water to water them?
The best home humidity level is somewhat subjective, but there are guidelines that you ignore at your peril. In this article, we find out what the best humidity levels are during the winter and summer. We also discuss your options for controling humidity for comfort and health.
Some dehumidifiers share a lot in common with AC units and heat pumps. In this article, we look at the benefits of a home dehumidifier, how they work and more.
Home humidity is the measure of moisture concentration in the air. According to the EPA, relative humidity within the home can range between 10% and 90%.
It would be best to keep your home’s humidity at the ideal level, as too high or low moisture has health effects.
Electrifying your fireplace is a convenient way to provide a stylish focal point for your living room. But what are the benefits and disadvantages of electric vs gas or open fires? We find out.
Paying attention to the quality of the air you breathe indoors is vital to staying healthy. In fact, scientific evidence suggests that indoor air can be five times deadlier than outdoor air.
The first step in taking care of the air you breathe is measuring its quality, and there are several ways to do this.
Proper ventilation is essential to ensure good air quality at home. Over time, ventilation deteriorates due to several factors, such as structural damage in the house and poor maintenance of HVAC appliances.
Thankfully, there are several ways to check if there is good air circulation in your home.
Radiant ceiling heaters aren’t the most common form of heating in the US. However, they are very reliable and when used in the right setting can provide effective heating for many years without lots of expensive maintenance. We look at the pros and cons of these systems.
Knowing the best way to ventilate a closed room with no windows can be a problem. Without proper air flow, such rooms can uncomfortable, oppressive and even unhealthy to be in. This article looks at some common ways to improve ventilation in such spaces.
The benefits and disadvantages of exhaust fans vs. ventilation fans are poorly understood by many people. Both will bring air into a room but one helps to remove harmful particles and the other adds fresh air to the room.
Proper home ventilation can reduce the airborne particles that enter your home. These particles include viruses that can make you and your family sick. Adding fresh air and other precautions will reduce the likelihood of getting sick.
Proper home ventilation is essential for the well-being of all occupants. A well-ventilated home encourages optimal breathing and positively affects anxiety and stress levels.
So, how can you improve ventilation in your home?
