Six in 10 UK classrooms ‘have worse air quality than traffic-filled roads’
Volatile organic compounds, which come from plastics, glues, disinfectants, and solvents were among the main pollutants recorded with fine dust and liquid droplets suspended in the air, that can be caused by heating, transportation, cooking also detected. The study included schools located in UK cities, towns and villages and revealed the indoor air pollution of […]
Ten home tech innovations to enhance modern life
Ten home tech innovations to enhance modern life These ten items of home tech – from a vacuuming robot to an energy-conscious thermostat and portable air purifiers – are designed to encourage domestic bliss We’ve scoured stores and websites to bring you a selection of new home tech – whether on sale or in development – that’s […]
Spring Maintenance Tips With Wayne Edelman
Spring cleaning is a sometimes dreaded but often necessary activity to keep a comfortable and healthy living environment, and it can save money and prevent frustration down the line. For Wayne Edelman, the CEO of Meurice — the garment care and house cleaning company founded by his father, Larry Edelman, more than half a century […]
Attorney General Frosh Supports EPA Plan To Reaffirm Mercury And Air Toxics Standards
BALTIMORE, Md. – This week, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh joined a coalition of 23 states and cities in filing comments in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to reaffirm that it is “appropriate and necessary” under the federal Clean Air Act to regulate mercury and other toxic air pollution from […]
Curious Nature: Earth Day to Earth yay!
Walking Mountains Science Center’s Climate Action Week starts Thursday, April 21.Courtesy image Earth Day is widely known as a global holiday to celebrate our planet and take the opportunity to be stewards of our local natural places. Many of us have participated in litter pickups, tree plantings, habitat restoration projects and sustainability events in honor […]
Dracaena plants are our new houseplant obsession
The fiddle leaf fig has long been considered one of the most popular indoor plants, alongside the monstera or snake plant. But it seems a new plant obsession is firmly on the way, in the form of the dracaena plant. If the name is new to you, never fear – you’ll almost certainly recognise the […]
Kaye Lifestyle Homes expanding with new high-performance solar home division
Kaye Lifestyle Homes (KLH), one of Southwest Florida’s largest and most recognized local family-owned homebuilders, today announced its expansion of a new high-performance solar home division to carry out increased home buyer requests for innovative building practices that address energy efficiency, sustainability and durability in new home construction. “High-performance building is one of the top […]
Will Installing an Induction Range Help or Hurt the Value of My Home?
Q: I am looking to renovate my kitchen, and I’d love to replace my gas range with an induction range. However, I am concerned that when the time comes to sell my apartment in five to 10 years, I will have a harder time selling it since so many people prefer gas. Will induction hurt […]
Circulator – 04/15/2022 – Circulate San Diego
Published April 15, 2022 Save the Date: Home Run for Homes Circulates’ newest report, Home Run for Homes, is set for release Monday, April 18. Watch out for the report in your inbox! The report details the success of San Diego’s Affordable Homes Bonus Program, which allows developers to build more homes if they agree […]
Wildfire smoke spreads as state issues tips to protect residents
New Mexico wildfires have prompted the New Mexico Department of Health to issue some precautionary air quality advice. The Hermit’s Peak Fire, McBride Fire, Nogal Canyon Fire, and have forced evacuations and created smoke-induced air quality concerns as New Mexico’s wildfire season has exploded. The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) and the New Mexico […]