Comfortable Room Temperature

Maybe you’ve seen the rather odd, tall, skinny structures, usually in wide open spaces where high winds move the propeller-like sections. When a group of these wind turbines work to move air- which then turns into energy- they are identified as wind farms. In some locations, such as the Gansu Wind Farm in China or the Alta Wind Energy Center in California, the wind farms produce electrical power for several hundred people within several hundred square miles.

Rising energy prices and more...

It’s kind of creepy, really, to know that radon can be found nearly everywhere in all types of soil and rock. This radioactive gas, originating from the natural decay of uranium, is a known carcinogen. We can’t see it. We can’t even smell it. And so, the possibilities are plentiful that radon lurks in any type of structure.

Your home, for example, may be a new-build or it may be an older home. Neither type of home matters. It doesn’t matter if your home is well sealed or drafty, if it has a...

While other families make summer plans for vacation and cook-outs, our family worries about Aunt Sally. She refuses to move out of her longtime residence, which is in a rather outdated apartment tower. Elderly people don’t usually embrace change, anyway. But Aunt Sally stubbornly declares that she will never leave. Her friends are there. She’s comfortable in the neighborhood. She likes life exactly as it is- until summer arrives. Aunt Sally’s third floor apartment has no central...

Recently a very exasperated homeowner was venting on a forum about the poor air circulation in his home during the summer and how hot it was, even though the air conditioning was set to run. It was (no surprise) an upstairs room.

We all know that the rooms on an upper level tend to get hot and stay hot during the heat of the summer. This poor man had decided he was just going to turn on the blower fan on his HVAC system to solve the problem. He figured all he had to do was get the air circulating...

What kind of gifts do you like to give people? I give well-thought-out practical gifts - and I think everyone should consider that as the Mother's Day and Father's Day season is here.

Let me explain:

I once gave my brother-in-law a gift that he thought was the most stupid thing he'd ever gotten for the end-of-year, much-anticipated holiday. I gave him a fold-up work bench. You know, the kind you keep in the garage. It took two rolls of paper to wrap it and we had to haul it in a truck. It was, by...

Do you know where the hottest place is to find out about all the things people are loving these days? Pinterest. And you know what? People are loving the AirFlow Breeze there!

Even after all these years, people know the AirFlow Breeze register vent booster fan helps both the air conditioning and the furnace make homes more comfortable.

I am one of those people who collect ideas and let them stew for a while. I actually own one a 3-inch binder full of pictures from magazines and creative ideas for...

Many of my contemporaries are dealing with becoming caregivers to their aging parents. It's usually a very difficult transition for both the parents and the children. However, I recently had a conversation that demonstrated how it can be much less difficult - at least for a very dear friend of mine.

The time had come when her parents, Jean and Bill, could no longer manage to care for themselves and their home.They didn't want to admit it, but finally, when there was an accidental fire because of...

Here in central Indiana, it finally happened. Gasoline prices have jumped above $4 per gallon. I know, I know, there are those of you in places like Chicago, Philadelphia and Santa Barbara who have been seeing these prices for sometime. But this is the heartland and, just like trends in fashion and culture tend to be delayed in getting here, so do some of the prices. Sorry, it's just true.

The other thing true about the heartland is that we are always looking for practical and low-cost solutions. ...

All those ladies who accepted sparkling diamond rings in the last few months are all out shopping for that perfect wedding dress. All the emotion and stress that surrounds the planning of a wedding seems to come to a head on these shopping trips. It seems that the perfection of the event hinges on this one particular thing - the dress.

Even though temperatures are starting to rise outside, that's nothing compared with the hot,sweaty, exciting work of trying on gown after gown to find THE ONE....

Yesterday morning, I watched an army of ants try to hoist and carry away the family toaster while I poured my morning coffee. That’s how I knew it was officially spring- ants, at least at our house- equals spring time.

Sticky spots and crumbs on kitchen floors and counters might as well be neon welcome signs for these spring-loving insects.

And, I don't want to pick on them, but teenagers are notorious for lighting up those welcome neon signs! (I have lots of first-hand experience in this area.)

As...

Got a little person in your family who frequently rubs her eyes and complains of a runny nose and headache? Allergies might just be the culprit. What if you suspect that the family pet makes matters worse? Here are some great tips to help you address how to keep your child much more comfortable:

1. Pet dander (flakes of skin on an animal’s coat) frequently releases cells that trigger allergies. So keep the family pet off your child’s bed, where dander can then be dropped on the linens.
2. Don’t allow...

As we assist you and your family with products that help provide comfortable rooms inside your house, Airflow Technology would also love to help you with spring spruce-up ideas.

The summer craze for 2012 is all about creating outdoor rooms where you can enjoy your family and friends. Here are a few ideas to help you take this year’s summer party outside:

• Depending on your budget, you might want to build an outdoor kitchen complete with a small refrigerator, work space and an awesome grill.
• Add...

Have you begun to worry that your child might suffer from allergies? However, you aren’t quite sure if the allergies are related to certain foods or dust, mold, animals or something blooming outdoors?

Consider the following factors:

• Does your child frequently sport a runny nose? Congestion? Red-rimmed eyes or frequent ear infections? What about sinus problems?
• Does your child seem more congested after playing outdoors?
• Do you observe that your child experiences stomach changes such as cramps or...

Here comes spring time! Warmer air and more sunshine. And rain.  That business about spring being “in like a lion and out like a lamb” fails to also include warnings about the rainfall involved in an unusually wet season change.

And after this unusually (strikingly!) mild winter, who knows what spring will bring.

You might be thinking only about tackling some serious spring cleaning and planning a couple of yard sales to purge unwanted junk or maybe you are toying with the idea of buying a new...

Although experts agree that mattresses and pillows collect dead skin cells and dust mites through the years, they are less likely to agree on how much weight that ends up adding. 

There are stories that after 8 to 10 years, your mattress could weigh anywhere from 10 pounds more to doubling the weight of the foam, filler and springs.

No matter how much weight is added, it's all pretty disgusting when you think how much time we spend  rolling around on it EVERY day. It's very likely that dust mites...

If your home has a basement but there’s nothing down those steps except scary stuff and dampness, you have the power at your fingertips to change that dark cavern into something everyone in the family can enjoy!

How?

Well, the first step is to get rid of the dampness - and that's especially important if it has a musty, mildewy smell or the floors are slippery or windows misty because of condensation on the insides of the windows because all those situations can lead to some really bid problems...

These days, none of us grab the nozzle at the gasoline pump without groaning. In the media, we hear the nasty rumors that gasoline prices might actually soar past $5 a gallon. I don’t know about you, but the only positive thought I have about that possibility is that I will be forced to walk more or straddle my bicycle which will very likely result in some serious weight loss.

Most of us are worrying about soaring gasoline prices. But as we edge toward a warm spring and a hot, humid summer, we’re...

Other people are smiling and the flowers popping through the grass and cooing at the blooms on the dogwood tree. But you? Well, you're stocking up on tissue and saving coupons to purchase loads of antihistamines.

When you suffer from allergies, the early days of a new spring don’t necessarily make you do a happy dance. Friends and family members who don’t know a thing about ragweed or swollen eyes, itchy throats and misery tend to get on the nerves of the allergy sufferer.

As spring arrives and...

As an aging Baby Boomer, you might be dreaming already about living a fun-filled, post-retirement life. Some of us can't wait to lace up golf shoes and schedule lots more tee times. Others hope to travel. Still others simply want to lounge around with a coffee cup until noon.

Soon after retiring two years ago, a friend of mine decided she wanted to become a Snow Bird and spend the winter under a palm tree.

She headed south and carefully scouted areas of interest, spoke to neighbors and discovered...

Until last summer, you were in love with your new home and the beautiful cathedral ceilings.

But as the temperature rose outside, you cranked the air and guess what? The kids were still sweating in their upstairs bedrooms and you could practically see your breath on the main floor. For some reason, the cool air refused to do much more than hover above your head and freeze you to death.

Lucky for you, Airflow Technology has a great solution!

Install a Centrifugal In-Line Duct Fan.

This easy-to-install...