Florida Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS

Some individuals think they are allergic to Christmas trees, but it’s actually mold growing on the evergreens that causes sneezing. Reduce your reaction by shaking your tree thoroughly—many vendors have a machine that can do this—and allowing it to dry for a few days in a covered area before bri...

Handling the Holidays Do asthma and allergies threaten to be the Grinch in your holidays? The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) offers these tips to help keep your season merry: The holidays are fi lled with hustle and bustle, but stress can trigger an asthma attack. Shop e...

Cleaning up If someone in your family suffers from asthma and allergies, establish a good cleaning schedule and consider clearing out potential sources of trouble. The allergy college suggests: • Vacuum frequently, at least twice a week. • Consider getting a HEPA vacuum cleaner, which catches the...

 By Irene Maher, Times Staff Writer In Print: Thursday, December 2, 2010 Time to pull the boxes out of the attic, hang up the wreath and wrap your house in lights and garland. Holiday decorations are making their annual debut, to the delight of children of all ages — and to the misery of many who...

Your Indoor Air is invisible but it is the most basic, life-sustaining feature of your home. Preventive measures, ventilation, and daily habits play a role in protecting your home’s precious supply.   Sources of Indoor Contaminants 1. Dirt and Dust: Outdoor soil can contain fertilizer, pesticides...

I applaud the Orlando Sentinel for its special report last month that has brought attention to the issue of toxins in our schools. Mold is not an isolated problem, but rather a symptom of other moisture-related issues. Without identifying the cause and implementing a feasible long-term fix, along...

If you ever have purchased a house or are planning to purchase your very first home, no doubt you know it already that it is sensible in having a home inspection as one of the many conditions in the agreement of purchase and sale. You could as well wish to consider adding thermal imaging inspecti...

Molds would perhaps be one in all the very first annoying things to have inside the house. There would be times when you would just want these things to be gone from the house but things such as mold removal or mold inspection or infrared inspections are not as easy as it might sound. If you feel...

Infrared Inspection ServicesHomeowners and building managers are ever in search of ways of decreasing their expenses. Very often, reductions can be made in the heating or cooling bills plus the costs of maintenance of a building. The maintenance charge depends upon several things, ranging from in...

It is true that people love to spend money for making their homes look just great. These people get all wonderful things, window coverings, curtains, as well as other decorating stuff in order to make their homes visually appealing. Nevertheless, it’s very essential to point out a few issues whic...