In this article, we will discuss the first five of tips for reducing water usage during the hot summer months in Statesville, NC.
In our previous post, we described how your home should be your refuge, but often, indoor air quality is worse than outdoor air. It can be up to ten times more polluted because contaminants are essentially trapped inside. How can you ensure your home won’t trigger an attack? Here is part two, four more steps that will help you breathe easier:
6. It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity. Humidity provides perfect conditions for mold and mildew growth. If levels are high in your home, invest in a dehumidifier. Those of us in the south know that they are worth the relatively small initial cost!
Itchy, watery, red eyes. Runny nose. Wheezing and sneezing. For those of us who suffer from allergies, these symptoms are a common - and unwelcome - part of life. About 50 million people in the US experiences allergies, and 24 million have asthma. “Suffer” is not too strong a word to describe the physical effects of allergies either: it can be miserable!
Your home should be your refuge, but often, indoor air quality is worse than outdoor air. It can be up to ten times more polluted because contaminants are essentially trapped inside. How can you ensure your home won’t trigger an attack? These nine simple steps will help you breathe easier:
In our previous article, we discussed the first five of ten important tips for reducing water usage during the spring and summer heat:
- Take Your Vehicle to the Car Wash
- Have a Professional Plumber Repair Your Leaking Toilet
- Only Do Laundry When You Have a Full load
- Inspect Your Hose and Sprinkler Connections
- Take the Kids to the Local Swimming Hole
In this article, we will continue our list of ten tips for reducing water usage from March through September:
From late winter through the end of the summer, Americans use a lot of water. We also use a lot of energy during the hottest months of the year. Environmentally and budget conscious homeowners can take steps to reduce their water consumption, save money, and help our community have plenty of water during the dry summer months.
Your heating and air conditioning system is your largest energy consumer. Your home's water heater is your second highest energy consumer. Every other system in your home falls a considerable distance behind these two energy eaters.
Homeowners can reduce their energy consumption and costs by making a few changes in the way in which they use their water heaters. In this article, we will discuss five tips to help you reduce your water heater's energy consumption and costs: