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If there is a season when the need for garage ventilation becomes apparent, it has to be summer. The hot, humid air increases the speed at which products stored in the garage evaporate and their fumes might be overwhelming. The typical garage contains all kinds of chemicals, along with vehicles and yard equipment. As temperatures rise, the gases evaporate and fill the air. Without enough ventilation, the air quality drops. If your home has an attached garage and you haven’t […]
Having a hobby room inside your home makes it more convenient to work on them whenever you have the time. If the activity involves pains, adhesives, or solvents, there’s also the risk that the fumes will harm your health without adequate ventilation. Many hobby materials contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that are known health hazards. Aside from avoiding them entirely, the best way to avoid the consequences of VOC exposure by having an exhaust system set up in the hobby […]
Adequate laundry room ventilation makes a difference in this humid climate, especially as the weather heats up and the humidity builds and doing the laundry creates plenty of both. Between the warming weather and the conditions in the laundry room, it could become uncomfortable and unhealthy. Dryer Venting The first step in assessing the condition of the laundry room is to look at the dryer’s venting. The hose should vent to the outdoors and be no longer than 25 feet. […]
If your home is too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer, it’s a good time to inspect your insulation. Adding insulation to your attic is a good place to start, is a fairly easy process and can save you money quickly on your utility bills. There are many types of insulation on the market, but there are certain kinds that are better for attics, especially in an existing home, than others. All insulation has an insulation […]