For many of us, a restful night’s sleep is impossible if the temperature is too warm. Even in the summer, the recommended room temperature of between 60º and 67º is ideal. This also applies to the ...

Cooling Plants For Home: The weather has started to get a bit warm. This can lead to more moisture in the house, increasing problems like dampness, bad smells, and fungus. Here are some indoor plants ...

A simple switch to shorter, cooler wash cycles could cut energy use, protect your fabrics, and make winter laundry far more manageable ...

Those silica gel packets inside certain food containers have "throw away" printed on them, but should you? They might be the gateway to a food storage hack.

Mould thrives in damp environments, but these 7 easy-care houseplants can help absorb excess moisture from the air to reduce ...

Battling black mould and steamy windows? See how seven moisture‑loving houseplants can cut indoor humidity, calm condensation ...

You might think a strip of foil or a shelf behind a radiator is a clever, low-cost way to trap heat. Use that trick improperly and you could trap moisture, feed hidden mold, and face repairs that run ...

The IQAir Atem Earth air purifier blows competitors out of the water with its elegant design and eco-friendly credentials.

Houston climbs into the 80s with rising humidity through Friday before a weekend cold front brings showers and a much cooler finish to February.

In the middle of winter in North Idaho, when snow sits on the ground and the heater runs without pause, a strange phrase has started circulating. House burping. It sounds absurd, as if the building ...

Long Island City Specialist Addresses Seasonal Threats to Architectural Millwork in Pre-War Buildings LONG ISLAND CITY, ...

Ever stepped out of the shower and found a crescent of water on the floor, even though the door was closed? In many bathrooms the culprit isn’t the seal, it’s the door height. A door that stops well ...