Tag Archives: indoor air quality

Venting the bathroom

Bathrooms are used for a multitude of reasons throughout the day, and special attention is given to this hot spot to ensure that germs are kept at bay. However, if your bathroom doesn’t have proper ventilation, your bathroom is a hotbed for mold, mildew and bacteria. Due to the usage of a bathroom, there is […]

Allergens in your home

Spring is a wonderful time of year, temperatures are starting to climb, snow disappears, and plants show signs of new life. It is also a time when seasonal allergens peak. Your home should be a safe haven from airborne and seasonal allergens, but allergens are really good at invading. Thus, making your house of workplace […]

Improving Your Indoor Air Quality – Plants

Often, when we think about improving our indoor air quality, we link it with expensive filters, UV lights, humidity levels, and fresh air, but Mother Nature is a great resource for naturally removing toxins from your home. As Spring approaches, here are some plants to consider adding to your home to improve the air quality. […]

Things to ask about your new home

Adding on to last week’s post “Buying a home? Ensure you know what you’re getting into,” here are some things to find out before you take possession of a home. Water Heater: • Is the water heater rented or owned by the current home owner? If rented, how difficult will it be to switch over […]

Let Your Furnace Breathe

This winter has been one of the toughest we’ve had in a while. With what seems like non-stop periods of time with temperatures below -20C, and snowstorms that can last an entire week, heating equipment has been working overtime to keep homes warm and comfortable. Did you know the furnace filter will make the furnace […]