In recent years, scientific studies have revealed that the indoor air quality of your home can be more polluted than outdoor air. Polluted air, whether inside or outside, can lead to a wide variety of health issues. With the vast…
Honoring World Environment Day: The Harmful Impact of Single-Use Water Bottles
World Environment Day is a global day of action and advocacy that began in 1973. Now a worldwide movement, World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th in over 143 countries. From large-scale celebrations and local beach clean-ups to educational…
Summer Hosting Ideas for Hot Days
Summer is here and the party potential is coming in hot…but so is the weather! It’s real. Don’t let the heat and humidity put a damper on your party plans. Sure, hosting fun and memorable events during hot summer days…
FPR vs. MERV vs. MPR Rating: What Is The Difference?
When considering FPR vs. MERV vs. MPR, you should know that the one thing they all have in common is that all are different rating systems for HVAC air filters. Of the three, MERV is considered the industry standard –…
A Guide to 3M Filtrete Air Filters
3M is world-known for producing a variety of products related to electrical, cleaning, building materials, and other areas, including furnace filters. Like most filter producers, they provide multiple levels that fit different needs, but 3M opts to use its own…
How to Make Clear Ice & Why Yours Is Cloudy
It’s been one hot season already! If you’re anything like us, this summer, you’ll be putting everything on ice, whether it be a whiskey sour or a washcloth. With Memorial Day approaching you’ll want to serve your guests clear, not…
How to Get Your Pool Summer Ready in 6 Steps
Pool season is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to start planning for your pool reopening. Locating your pool cleaning tools, assessing the leftover pool maintenance chemicals you have on hand, and inspecting your pool equipment are…
7 Ways to Relieve Seasonal Allergies
Every year, with the first blooms of spring, comes the sneezing, itchy eyes and throat, and coughing. Seasonal allergies are an annual challenge for many of us, but with a few strategic moves, you can reduce the severity. By installing…
A Mother’s Love Is Forever, The Chemicals In Her Water Shouldn’t Be
May brings two significant occasions: Drinking Water Week and Mother’s Day! Drinking Water Week falls on the first full week of May, from May 5 to 11 this year and Mother’s Day is the day after this year on May…
Spring Cleaning Hacks
Spring has sprung without a doubt, and you know what that means – it’s time to spring clean! Whether you embrace spring cleaning or dread it, there’s nothing wrong with working smart, so we’ve gathered some hacks to help you…