Mold is kind of like you and me – if we don’t have any water, we can’t survive. Mold thrives in damp areas and can quickly grow colonies that take over these moist areas in your home. This could be a bathroom ceiling, a laundry room wall, or it could even lurk inside your walls [...]

Mold in the home is a serious problem that can occur where you might not even suspect or be able to see it. Thankfully with the wealth of information available to people on the Internet and otherwise, many homeowners or renters are aware of the warning signs and how to prevent mold and mildew from [...]

Placing a radon test kit in your home is a simple and effective way to ensure you and your family’s safety, and you can do so for under $20. HomeAire’s store features a variety of AccuStar brand radon testing kits to best suit your needs. We’ve included a bit of information below to help you [...]

Throughout the month of January, we contributed to radon awareness by posting several topics on radon as a part of the EPA’s National Radon Action Month. We helped inform you about the various ways that radon can impact your life – from radon symptoms to how you can test your home for radon and spread [...]

Many homes have garages, particularly newer construction. It’s not uncommon to find an attached two-car garage with a large family room or storage area sitting on top, or a connected garage with a mudroom or breezeway into the rest of the house. In addition to providing a safe area for cars, garages are also prime [...]

If you’re painting a nursery and are concerned about how it might affect your baby’s health, you have every right to take precautions. Even after paint dries, it can still emit fumes or harbor bacteria, according to Bob Formisano at About.com. Paint, just like carpeting or other household chemicals, contains VOCs – volatile organic compounds. [...]

 
Oprah Winfrey has climbed aboard to spread the word about better indoor air quality. In an episode of her show entitled Dr. Oz on Aging: How to Turn Back Time, Part 2, a segment included some tips for healthier home air from Dr. Oz. In addition to the tips listed below, he has also included [...]