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4 Common Types of Mold and How to Prevent Mold Growth

in HVAC, Plumbing/by Lisa Zollinger

Zombie media is a staple of modern pop culture. From iconic films like “Night of the Living Dead” to shows like “The Walking Dead,” audiences are captivated by stories of society overturned by reanimated corpses. But “The Last of Us,” a hugely popular video game and TV series, offers a fresh twist. Its apocalypse is caused by an evolved fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, a real-life parasite that compels ants and spiders to act in strange ways. Read more

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Poor Indoor Air Quality: 6 Causes and How to Prevent It

in Community, HVAC/by Lisa Zollinger

Did you know that the air you breathe inside your house or office building may be more polluted than the air outside? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air quality refers to the quality of the air within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Read more

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5 Signs That it’s Time to Replace Your Home Furnace

in HVAC/by Lisa Zollinger

A healthy home requires a furnace in good working condition. Do you have a furnace that is causing problems?  Is your home heating system more than 20 years old and have you spent money on furnace repairs in the last two years?  If you answered yes, it may be time to replace your home’s furnace. Read more

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