What type of stove do you have in your home? Gas stoves are a popular option. In fact, approximately 38% of households in the U.S. use them, as they’re often more affordable and easier to maintain than their electric counterparts. Plus, many families and professional chefs still prefer gas stoves because...

A wood-burning stove is an energy-efficient appliance, making it an excellent heating option for many families. Not only does it offer warmth and comfort, but it’s also a remarkable decorative statement that can transform a home's ambiance. But as with any other appliance, it has disadvantages. Wood-burning stoves pose numerous...

Air quality refers to how clean or polluted the air is around us. Good air quality is vital for your general health and the survival of plants, animals, and other natural resources. Many of us don’t think much about the air we inhale. The sad truth is that it’s more...

What’s in the air you breathe? Outdoor air can cause allergies and respiratory issues due to pollutants and allergens. You might experience coughing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and sneezing.  The most common sources of outdoor air pollution are combustion from burning fossil fuels,  industries,...

Pregnancy is one of a woman's most beautiful and memorable milestones. Picking out names, shopping for baby clothes, finding out the gender — nothing will quite compare to this time. It’s also a period that you take extra precautions to ensure that you deliver a healthy infant. You go for...

Even if you don’t notice them, they’re there: pollutants. The air that we breathe is highly polluted. In fact, the indoors are worse than the outdoors. Just how bad is it? Well, according to the World Health Organization, 99% of the air we breathe contains high levels of pollutants. The...

Pets are common in our homes. 70% of US households have one. They are humans' best friends, and having one as your companion can bring joy and fulfillment to your life. In fact, studies have shown that pet ownership can relieve depression, improve cardiac health, reduce anxiety, and ease loneliness....

Wildfire season is upon us. The worst of it usually hits between June and August. The air is hotter and dryer, rain is less abundant, and people are spending more time outside. That last one matters because humans cause roughly 85% of wildfires in the US. Neglected campfires, the burning...

Air purifiers have become essential in many homes, offices, and other indoor areas. And it's not all because of publicity and marketing hype. With regular usage, quality air purifiers can filter out fine air pollutants like mildew, mold, pollen, dust, pet dander, and fungal spores from indoor spaces, making the...

As conversations surrounding air quality have grown during the past two years of the pandemic, the demand for air purifiers has risen significantly after increasing concern about air pollution levels indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air can be two to five times more harmful than the air...

The devastating results of cigarette smoking have been known and studied for many years. Additionally, research has shown us that indirectly inhaling tobacco smoke may be just as dangerous as smoking the cigarette yourself. Secondhand smoke is a combination of two forms of smoke. A non-smoker inhales the tobacco through...