The three most important considerations for a new floor are 1) Durability and Longevity, 2) Ease of Cleaning and Maintenance, and 3) Health, Safety, and Comfort: not necessarily in that order. This article will compare and contrast some of the most common flooring currently used; hardwood, tile/stone, and carpet; with a focus on these considerations. […]
Indoor-Air Quality and Ventilation for Homes in Hot-Humid Climates
General opinion on ventilation is that the air inside a home is “dirty” and needs to be diluted with fresh air from outside in order to keep it clean. This article investigates this theory, with particular attention to homes in hot and humid climates, where the air outside might not seem so fresh in the […]