Carol, a regular reader of the Smart Homeowner Daily Email, sent in some questions about water testing and whole home water filtration. Do you have any suggestions on who to contact for getting a complete water report for my home? Do you have any recommendations for a whole home water filtration system? 🖼️ The big picture: …
IQAir provides you with real-time air quality info to help you make decisions. Why it matters: Various conditions impact the air quality where you live. Up-to-date and accurate data is especially important for sensitive groups. ⚙️ How it works: IQAir’s platform brings together data collected by governments, companies and individuals to provide an accurate picture of …
SixClasses.org is working to reduce harmful chemicals used in consumer and other products. Why it matters: Many of the products we encounter every day contain chemicals known to harm human health. 🥊 The bottom line: No one is looking out for you and your loved ones. 🖼️ The big picture: Become familiar with the Six Classes: ✅ For …
Your house is a system that should provide comfort and health for you and the people you love. Why it matters: Our ability to adapt to a variety of conditions — often harsh conditions — is a key to our survival. 🥊 The bottom line: If the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in your home is NOT …
Less than 30 minutes of exposure to morning sunlight can make a difference in your day. Why it matters: Morning sunlight helps regulate and reset our body’s sleep-wake cycle. 👉 It doesn’t have to be direct sunlight. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels in my bedroom are getting too high at night. Why it matters: High levels of CO2 can lead to poor quality sleep and hurt next day performance. 🖼️ The big picture: This is part of a bigger problem that may surprise many homeowners. 🥊 Reality check: Using smart technology can help you …
Technology is enabling us to measure, track and receive alerts in real time for all kinds of environmental qualities in our homes. Why it matters: Knowing what’s wrong is the first step to changing it. 🔬 Zoom in: I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of the moisture problems in my home. 😳 Which helps explain …
I started this daily email not because I am a smart homeowner but because that’s what I’m striving to become. Why it matters: I write about all I’m learning and discovering for how to cultivate a healthy home. 👉 I was wrong about ______ (fill in the blank!) 👉 I’ve changed my mind about ______ (fill in …
If you have any concerns about the contents of your tap water, start with an at home testing kit. Why it matters: Pollutants in our water can cause illness and irritation to our bodies. 🧑🔬 Make it fun! This test kit is super easy to use and makes for a fun science project. ✅ For your Smart …
Hearing is on my mind this morning after attending the 3.5 hour Taylor Swift concert where I gladly used my EARasers Noise Cancelling Earplugs. 🎧 😊 Why it matters: Less than 15 minutes of exposure to sounds over 100dB can lead to hearing loss. 🥊 Reality check: Hearing loss usually occurs gradually but can be …
