The Invisible Allergen That Never Leaves The Invisible Allergen That Never Leaves (image credits: unsplash) Your home might look spotless, but there’s an invisible enemy floating around that’s making your life miserable. Pet dander is composed of tiny, even microscopic, flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or …

The Weeknight Dinner Crisis That’s Taking Over Kitchens The Weeknight Dinner Crisis That’s Taking Over Kitchens (image credits: unsplash) Picture this: it’s 6 PM on a Tuesday, you’re exhausted from work, and everyone’s asking “What’s for dinner?” while you’re staring at a fridge full of random ingredients. Sound familiar? You’re not alone – women spend …

That Strange Musty Odor Isn’t Just Unpleasant – It’s a Warning Sign That Strange Musty Odor Isn’t Just Unpleasant – It’s a Warning Sign (image credits: wikimedia) Walking down into your basement and catching a whiff of that distinctive musty smell might seem like just another household annoyance. But here’s what most homeowners don’t realize: …

The Hidden Chemistry Behind Pleasant Smells The Hidden Chemistry Behind Pleasant Smells (image credits: pixabay) A forest is a pristine environment, but if you’re using cleaning and aromatherapy products full of chemically manufactured scents to recreate a forest in your home, you’re actually creating a tremendous amount of indoor air pollution that you shouldn’t be …

The Silent Health Threat Hiding in Your Air The Silent Health Threat Hiding in Your Air (image credits: unsplash) Most people never think twice about the invisible moisture floating around their home, but here’s something that might shock you: the humidity levels in your living space could be slowly undermining your health in ways you …

Outdated Kitchen Appliances in Non-Neutral Colors Outdated Kitchen Appliances in Non-Neutral Colors (image credits: flickr) Kitchen appliances in bold or dated colors can significantly harm your home’s resale value, according to real estate professionals. An appraiser will note a particular value for high-end kitchen appliances or quartz countertops, for instance. But if you have “undesirable …