The best humidifiers work by pumping moisture into dry indoor air, delivering a flurry of benefits, from relieving irritated skin, chapped lips and sore throats to preventing wood floors from cracking. "Excessively dry air also puts stress on the mucus membranes, making them more susceptible to allergens and other airborne irritants," says Dr. John McKeon, a former ER doctor and [...]

Made with an industry-leading wear layer thickness (32 mil) and warranty (15-year), Tarkett’s Acczent design solutions resist the weight of heavy traffic and rolling loads. The surfaces also provide superior resistance to stains, abrasions and chemicals, and they are easily maintained with a daily neutral cleaner to reduce expenses and support better indoor air quality. [...]

Nothing quite like sitting next to a warm heater and feeling warm and cozy at home. If you’re like me, you want the safest space heater, especially if you have kids or pets. There are many aspects to consider when choosing the right portable heater. The main aspects to consider are price, performance, safety, and design. [...]

Hours spent poring over products to compare volatile organic compound (VOC) levels can be reduced to minutes, thanks to the expanding number of certifications that confirm at a glance whether a sofa, paint, or flooring supports healthy indoor air quality. In addition to GREENGUARD and FloorScore (as well other ecolabels mentioned here), new labels such as [...]

Reducing what allergens and particles you breathe in is one key to cleaner breathing, and since we spend so much time in our homes, it’s important to start there. This air purifier tower by LG is certified asthma & allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), meaning it meets their standards [...]

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things about how we live our daily lives. For starters, we’re wearing face masks, shopping for groceries online, and, for many of us, working from home. We’ve also become more hygiene-conscious and very aware of the different methods of germ transmission, including via respiratory droplets. While the CDC is [...]

“In the hotter summer months, many people seek cooler temperatures to help them sleep,” says David Hill, senior design manager at Dyson. “In fact, the National Sleep Foundation recommends temperatures between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit to promote better sleep.” To find the best fans for bedrooms, we researched and tested a variety of picks, keeping in mind [...]

One of the very few items that Toronto mom Zoey put on her baby registry as she was planning for her second child? A humidifier. “I only learned this after having my first, but when babies are sick with a cold, there’s very little you can do for their symptoms,” she says. “A humidifier is something you can [...]

Saving energy and water by switching to a sustainable washing machine is a win for the environment and your pocketbook! This is because 90% of all energy used to wash your clothes comes from just waiting for the water to heat up. With the average household doing almost 400 loads of laundry a year, this is where [...]

With so many models to choose from, shopping for the best washing machine can be a rather daunting task. Should you opt for a modern front-loader with fancy features like Wi-Fi connectivity and a steamer, or do you want something that’s reliable and more affordable? If you’re leaning toward the latter, you should probably get a top-load washer. [...]

Though they’re often seen as a “luxury item,” you should actually categorize air purifiers as a necessity when filling out any living area or workspace. That notion starts to make a lot more sense when you consider the fact that we spend about 90 percent of our time indoors and, despite conventional wisdom, the air we’re breathing can [...]

Along with shopping for the best patio furniture , best-selling outdoor fire pits and the catalog of Amazon home items available, refreshing your space also calls for the best vacuum. Truthfully, I’m a sucker for any device, gadget or gizmo that will clean my home like a charm. From color-coding everything from nail polishes to cocktail dresses in my closet to scheduling time [...]

Insulation is one of the most important factors that play into your home’s energy efficiency. Proper insulation regulates indoor temperature more effectively, minimizing drastic fluctuations thus helping you conserve energy and lower your heating and cooling bills. Greenfiber®, manufactured in the U.S., is made from post-consumer paper fiber and free from toxic substances such as [...]

Today, when shopping for home tech, it’s best and smartest to look for a product that’s multi-functional. From a cooling fan that also doubles as a heater in the colder months to a Bluetooth speaker that also functions as a soundbar for your TV, these products give you the most bang for your buck.In the summer months especially, tower fan and air [...]

Dyson's Pure Cool Purifying Fan checks all the boxes with its sleek, innovative and powerful design. The fan boasts 10 speeds, 70 degrees of oscillation, diffused and focused airflow, and a sleep timer. This fan is the most expensive on our list — but for a good reason. It comes equipped with a 360-degree filtration [...]

Heading to higher ground to catch a cool breeze and sitting in the shade while sipping lemonade are old-fashioned ways to handle a hot and humid day, but they’re not very effective. Humidity isn’t just annoying, it’s also dangerous, especially if you live in a consistently humid city like so many in the South, including [...]

When you hear the word “air conditioning unit,” you probably think of a window AC, which is typically situated in your window for a few months every summer. A portable air conditioning unit, by comparison, sits on the floor with a vent that you can snake through a window or the wall. “Portable air conditioners [...]