Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to think about all the things in your life that need some love. Whether you’re single, married, or in an “it’s complicated” situation, you likely agree that one of your most important relationships is...
Living in East Tennessee, we understand what it means to deal with poor air quality. According to a 2019 report from the American Lung Association, the Knoxville area was ranked as the 25th worst city in the country for annual air pollution. Many factors contribute to...
It’s not uncommon to hear people complain about the humidity outside. In cold months, we blame low humidity for sinus problems and the spread of illness. In hot summer months, high humidity makes hot weather more miserable, so people end up taking solace indoors....
According to the World Health Organization, over four million people die each year from exposure to indoor air pollutants. Considering Americans spend nearly ninety percent of their lives indoors, this is cause for concern. Women and young children are especially...
As temperatures finally begin to drop in East Tennessee for the fall and winter seasons, we lose more than just the leaves from the trees. Our homes, facing colder temperatures, will also lose the amount of water vapor in the air, often referred to as the humidity....
When the temperatures begin to rise in the southeast and people start to complain about their discomfort, you often hear the phrase “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” In dry climates summer can be comfortable, but rising humidity can make the season unbearable....
