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When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?
How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters?
Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving “clean air” to circulate your home.
Clean air in your home is important because it promotes better health.
One way to keep to keep your home’s air as clean as possible is to replace its used air filters at least once per quarter; or once monthly in homes with shedding pets or that otherwise “get dusty”.
Changing air filters is among the easier do-it-yourself chores for a North Georgia Mountain homeowner; a task that takes less than one minute. The secondary benefit of doing it is that new filters help keep your HVAC unit in tip-top shape.
Here’s how to change your home’s air filter : Read the rest of this entry »
Have You Tested Your Home For Radon Gas?
North Georgia Households can boast some of the highest rates of Radon Gas in the Southeast. That is why the Georgia Office of the Governor has joined with the EPA in declaring January “Radon Action” month.
Radon gas comes from the decay of uranium in rocks and soil. Cracks in a building or home’s foundation can let the odorless gas inside, where it can build to dangerous levels and cause lung cancer.
There is good news however.
It is easy to mitigate and the costs of doing so have dropped considerably. The average cost of mitigating most problems costs $1,200. This is done by rerouting the gas outside of the home. If you are renting a home, it would be a good idea to ask the landlord to perform a radon test on the home.
Georgia residents can order a radon kit at a discounted price of $6.50 through www.UGAradon.com or by calling 1-800-ASK-UGA1. The test kits run cheaper than what’s available at hardware stores, where consumers may have to pay additional lab costs. The discount is made possible with EPA support.
Do You Hate Those Hard Water Stains In Your Shower?
Water high in mineral content — specifically calcium and magnesium — is more commonly known as “hard water“.
There’s no negative link between hard water and human health, but hard water has been known to mess with a homeowner’s penchant for cleanliness. Over time, mineral deposits can collect and “stain” anywhere that there’s running water.
In the home, hard water stains are most commonly found in bathrooms.
In this 2-minute video from Rachel Yatuzis, we see the Hard Water Stain Remedy in action. It doesn’t take much time, or even much effort. Removing the stains can be as simple as mixing lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda.
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