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Which House Plants Clean Air the Best?

Do you know which house plants are best for improving indoor air quality (IAQ)? When NASA was looking for a solution to improve IAQ in spacecraft, they measured the impact of houseplants on IAQ found that Mother Nature actually does a better job to clean air with houseplants than mechanical options. 

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Should You Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

If your ducts are in need of a cleaning, this can seriously impact the quality of your indoor air. During hot and cold weather your climate control system is constantly pulling air through your house. If you or your family members have noticed increased respiratory health problems, a greater amount of dust in the air […]

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Tips for Spring Cleaning

Traditionally, the words “spring cleaning” are as motivational as they are dreaded in households throughout the country. It’s the one time of year when anything and everything that gets missed or neglected throughout the year finally gets its day to be cleaned. It sounds like a good thing in theory, but the thought of cleaning […]

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How to Clean Your Electronics

No matter how fastidious you are when it comes to keeping your living space clean, your electronic devices will get dusty and dirty from use. And while your laptop, television, or cell phone might seem unaffected by dirt, dust, or debris, your electronics will eventually be negatively affected if you allow them to get dirty. […]

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Taking Time Out Over the Holidays

Let’s face it – the holidays can be the most stressful time of the year. Trying to plan menu’s for a crowd of people, clean your house spotless, and organize parties can be overwhelming. It can also suck the joy right out of the holiday season. Knowing how to take time out over the holidays […]

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How to Tackle Organizing Your Garage

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the living room is the lungs, and the bedroom is the soul, the garage often ends up being the neglected area of your home. As people acquire more and more stuff, they go to greater lengths to justify parking their cars outside instead of in the […]

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