Greener Living
How to Improve Air Flow in Your House
One of the hottest summers ever has made clear the importance of cooling at home. Good ventilation can go a long way.
A house under construction in California.
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Facilitating air flow into and throughout a home is important for human health. Indoor air pollution from cooking, dust and cleaning products is bad for your well-being, especially if you spend an extended amount of time inside.
Air flow is also important for temperature. Too little ventilation, and a home can easily overheat; when moisture can’t escape, there are also issues with condensation. Too much ventilation, and it can be difficult to keep a space warm in the winter.