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Why, when and how do I clean my mini-split unit? Mini-splits are the elegant cousins of window AC units (even though some window AC units are pretty darn good-looking nowadays with lower profiles that don’t block your view). Mini-splits...
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Which is a healthier home habitat: the forest or the desert? Is it more healthy to live in or near a forest or a desert? Spoiler alert: we’re not going to call that decision. Each habitat has its advantages and...
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Glowing under blacklight I’ve heard that in the 1960’s, blacklight posters were all the rage. Glowing things are cool! How does blacklight actually cause things to glow? “Blacklight” is an invisible form of light that operates in the ultraviolet range. ...
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Mold in the Toilet The bathroom is a room that’s very susceptible to mold growth, and once you understand what mold needs to grow, it’s easy to understand why. Basically, it just needs moisture (shower=check, sink=check, toilet=check), and food (dust=check,...
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Ancient homebuilding 101: How did ancient people prevent mold in their homes? Mold is an ancient problem, the most infamous account of which is in the 14th chapter of the book of Leviticus in the Bible. Although it’s described...
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