Archive for 'Purified Living'

Why Furnace Tune Up and Duct Cleaning Is a Part of Regular Home Maintenance Routine

Why Furnace Tune Up and Duct Cleaning Is a Part of Regular Home Maintenance Routine

Posted on24. Jul, 2011 by .

Proper Ventilation of Heating System Your home is without doubt an integral aspect of your life, it represents years of hard work to get it to a stage where you are content with how it looks and it is also your family base.  But the work shouldn’t stop there, you need to ensure that you [...]

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How To Get Rid Of Mold in Your Home

How To Get Rid Of Mold in Your Home

Posted on21. Jul, 2011 by .

The air quality in your home can be poor from many sources. Excessive moisture, radon, combustion gases, and many other contaminants may accumulate inside your home. To improve your indoor air quality, you must stop contaminates at the source. Mold may be growing in your home, and you may not be aware of this unless [...]

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How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with Household Plants

How To Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with Household Plants

Posted on12. Jul, 2011 by .

Plants have always held a special place in my heart. I appreciate the beauty of their seemingly effortless transition from small, delicate seed to sturdy tree donning flower, fruit, or other hint of life. Growing up in a rural area, I fell in love with the lush greenery and beauty that plants freely provide the [...]

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Why the GeneralAire Humidifier is Best Suited for Calgary Conditions

Why the GeneralAire Humidifier is Best Suited for Calgary Conditions

Posted on17. Mar, 2011 by .

Source: Westcan4u.com There is an old saying that goes, ”One old friend is better then two new ones.” As an owner of a furnace company and as a general consumer, I came to realize that this saying also applies to some quality old products that have proven themselves time and time again. Usually, these products may not have the [...]

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8 Quick Tips for Fireplace Safety this Holiday Season

8 Quick Tips for Fireplace Safety this Holiday Season

Posted on13. Dec, 2010 by .

May we suggest NOT setting Santa on fire this holiday season? As we all know, Santa gets to your home through the fireplace chimney to stuff your stockings and deliver the gifts that you asked for. He takes a quick milk’ n-cookies break before climbing back up and instructing his reindeer to the next house. [...]

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All-Natural Carpet Deodorizer

All-Natural Carpet Deodorizer

Posted on13. Dec, 2010 by .

During the holiday season, many of us enjoy entertaining our friends & family from the comforts of our homes. A big part of holiday preparation is a big house cleaning before and after the party. Our carpets are often acts as a sponge for all the smells that are introduced throughout your home by a [...]

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Are Bedbugs a Health Threat?

Are Bedbugs a Health Threat?

Posted on04. Sep, 2010 by .

Source: AOL Health The old adage “sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite” is taking on new meaning this summer as bedbug infestations are on the rise. In fact, infestations are becoming so common that exterminators can barely keep up: Calls about bedbugs are up 71 percent, from one or two calls a year [...]

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Increases Your Home’s Value by Increasing its Energy Efficiency

Increases Your Home’s Value by Increasing its Energy Efficiency

Posted on17. Aug, 2010 by .

Source: Purified Living There are many ways to increase home air quality, save energy, and reduce costs at the same time. Making these changes will not only save money, but will increase your home’s value as it becomes more energy efficient. It is no secret that a home’s efficiency is a major selling point for [...]

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Mold: The Silent Home Invader

Mold: The Silent Home Invader

Posted on15. Apr, 2010 by .

Take a look around your house – you probably don’t see any green and grimy mold growing, do you? Of course not. You maintain a clean home and take pride in providing a healthy environment for your family, especially through indoor air quality. But what you don’t know about your own home may make you [...]

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How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

How To Control Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home

Posted on29. Jan, 2010 by .

Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen. Although there is no strong [...]

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