We often associate decluttering and deep cleaning our homes with the long, sunny days of spring and summer. Something about the warm temperatures and imminent sunshine makes us want to brighten up our homes. But since we spend so much more time indoors when the temperatures begin to drop, the winter season is another excellent…
The places we call home need continuous upkeep and maintenance. It doesn’t matter if you have a brand-new house or an older home; the appliances, air ducts, electrical systems, and ductwork all need upkeep. Have you ever encountered an unusual sound in your ducts or smelled something odd coming from your air vents? It might…
It’s that time of year again, and you’re ready to book your annual duct cleaning appointment. You spend a lot of time in your home, and you want to improve the air quality for you and your family. But how do you know you’re getting the best duct cleaning service? If you’re using the same…
Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person? Do you enjoy figuring things out, putting together modular furniture, or gathering your home improvement ideas from Pinterest? If you said yes, then you might just be the DIY type. Around your home, you’ll find many tasks that you can tackle on your own, whether you have experience…
Cleaning your ducts can vastly improve the air you breathe in your home and reduce allergy symptoms for sensitive sinuses. Clean indoor air will also help you sleep better at night, with less eyes and nose irritations. If you’ve never had your air ducts cleaned, your furnace and air conditioning systems might be pushing excess…
In Canada, our seasons provide us with a range of weather and outdoor conditions. Winters are cold and drive us to turn the heat up on most days, while summers can be sweltering hot, causing us to blast the air conditioning units (if we’re lucky to have them) or keep our windows and screens open…
The end of spring brings warmer weather, copious blooming flowers, the return of insects, and porch weather. It’s also the time of year for many seasonal allergy triggers. When you have allergies, the last thing you want is to come home to your sanctuary, only to be sneezing and rubbing your eyes inside too. …
According to Health Canada, the proper ventilation of air is essential for improving indoor air quality. Both natural and mechanical air ventilation systems keep fresh air circulating through our homes, improving both the feeling and smell of the air we breathe. The Importance of Ventilation Natural ventilation refers to the easy, natural movement of air,…
Have you ever noticed the incredible amount of dust and particles in the air around a construction site? Ever wondered where it all goes? It’s one thing when construction work is happening outdoors with open-air ventilation and nature to disperse it, but what happens when it’s a renovation inside your home? The answer is…
There’s nothing like breathing fresh air in your own home. Unfortunately, many homes in Edmonton have never had duct cleaning performed, which can lead to poorer air quality. Although dust, dirt, allergens, and other particulates floating around in the air can be to blame, water is another main culprit for poor air quality. Today,…