What’s in the Air This Spring: Easter Traditions and Allergies
A Different Kind of Easter Why Allergies Are Worse Inside Your Home (Spring in the Hudson Valley) Spring in the
A Different Kind of Easter Why Allergies Are Worse Inside Your Home (Spring in the Hudson Valley) Spring in the
It’s snowing again. March really is coming in like a lion this year. The Farmer’s Almanac was right. It has
It just stopped snowing. They’re calling this one of the worst storms in New York history — and yet spring
Why I’m in Rooms Most HVAC Contractors Aren’t Being a woman who owns an HVAC company sometimes puts me in
Alice H. Parker, an African American inventor, patented an early gas-powered central heating system in 1919. Her work helped shape how modern homes think about comfort, airflow, and efficiency.
I recently had an experience that reminded me—again—why proper duct insulation is not optional, even when ductwork runs through “conditioned”
Halfway to Spring 🌱 February 2 marks not just Groundhog Day, but also Imbolc, a traditional Irish holiday celebrating St. Brigid. This date symbolizes a pivotal moment between winter’s harshness and the promise of spring. As the days grow longer, there’s a sense of hope and resilience in the air. Yet, with spring comes challenges, particularly for indoor air quality. A simple, often overlooked element—your air filter—can significantly impact your comfort. Air Filter Alarms will make a big difference. Happy Imbolc and Groundhog Day!
(And Why That’s a Problem You’re Living With Every Day) I recently visited a 1962 home in Croton on Hudson
Dry winter air can quietly make your home uncomfortable—causing dry skin, nosebleeds, and lingering illness. In this post, I break down how different humidifiers actually work, why steam humidifiers are my preferred choice, and how proper humidity control can make homes in the Hudson Valley and Westchester healthier, warmer, and easier to live in all winter long.
Fall in the Hudson Valley is gorgeous—but it’s also peak mushroom season, and that means more mold spores in the air. Add in wood stoves firing up in seasonal homes, and indoor air quality can take a real hit this time of year. I want to talk about the hidden risks of mold and allergens, and why keeping the air clean inside your home matters more than you might think.