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How to Stay Safe and Cool During a Summer Heat Wave

Throughout the Northeast, temperatures have risen into the 90s along with high humidity, bringing on a serious summer heatwave. While it might seem like a good time to soak up the sun or hit the pool, heat waves can be a dangerous part of summer for many people. In time for this summer’s heat wave,

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Indoor Air Quality Testing: Ways to Raise Your Home’s Grade

If your home received a report card, it might be graded on its indoor air quality. How well would yours do? If there is a lot of dust buildup in your home, a stuffy atmosphere, or you find yourself sneezing frequently, then the answer is probably not well. Indoor air pollution is common but potentially harmful

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Home Water Filtration: High Quality Water Straight From the Sink

When the weather is hot and you need something to quench your thirst, what do you reach for first? For many, it’s a plastic bottle of water that they may not reuse or recycle. Some people believe that bottled water is safer and better tasting than tap. Others drink tap water without realizing that they

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How to Achieve Energy Efficient Home Cooling

Looking for ways to save energy while staying cool this summer? It’s no surprise that cooling a home consumes a lot of energy and leads to higher energy bills as a result. In an average household in the U.S., it’s estimated that heating and cooling consume half of all energy used. Rather than sweating the

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How to Prepare Your Home for Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms sometimes seem like a common and standard weather event throughout the country, occurring at any time of year, but they can cause significant damage to a home and property. In some regions, summer is the season when frequent thunderstorms hit, bringing heavy rain, high winds, and hail on occasion. Precipitation and lightning, in particular,

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