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Make your home comfortable

Introduction

Watch an overview video

Step 1

Tools and materials

Plywood
circular saw
Electric drill
wood screws
Peace lilies, spider plants, ficus trees.
Wooden stairs
plywood shelves
VOC free paint
wooden shutters
Furnace air cleaner
Touch control thermostat
Thermostat Application

Step 2

Tips for home comfort

1. Clean pets with baby wipes when they come indoors.

2. Install dehumidifiers in basements..

3. Install fans, which replace old indoor air with fresh, outdoor air.

4. Install UV lamps to kill microorganisms.

5. Put pillows in the freezer for 48 hours to kill dust mites.

6. Grow air-purifying plants like peace lilies, spider plants, and ficus trees.

7. Replace curtains with wood blinds.

8. Get the air purifier connected to the HVAC system.

9. Thermostat control system that allows you to create heating and cooling zones based on family preference.

10. Adjust the humidity in individual rooms.

11. Connect your thermostat to Wi-Fi and use smartphone and tablet apps to monitor the air in your home no matter where you are.

Pro Tip

To create a healthier and more comfortable home, take control of the air.

The EPA estimates that indoor air at home is 2 to 5 times dirtier than outdoor air; contaminants include dust mites, mold fungi, viruses, VOCs, pet dander.

Airtight window and door seals and thick insulation trap and recirculate polluted indoor air.

Dust mites do not thrive below 50% humidity.

Build quick plant shelves from wood and plywood shelves painted with a VOC-free paint that doesn't include harmful chemicals.

Ultra-high filtration traps and removes viruses, bacteria, and mold spores.