There is nothing better than spending some time outdoors, soaking up some sun. Instead of thinking about weekends at the beach and evenings spent watching sunsets, those with allergies think of the summer months as the time when irritation and symptoms worsen. But are allergies really worse during the summer?

Most of us have heard of carbon monoxide and its deadly consequences. However, most people have not heard of radon gas, which is just as deadly but far less known. Awareness is the first step towards taking safety precautions and protecting your family, so it is vital to educate yourself about radon, its risks, and how to avoid them.

Air pollution is an incredibly important issue around the world, so why aren’t we talking about it? Air pollution is such a serious, deadly issue, we all need to become more aware of its harmful effects, and what we can do to better protect ourselves, and our families, from its deadly effects.

Summer is undoubtedly the favourite season for many of us, but for those with hay fever, it can soon become a nightmare if the right precautions haven’t taken place. From short to long lasting approaches, there is a hay fever prevention option for everyone – from Vaseline to Ventilation, find what works for you.

Mould is a perennial problem for landlords and homeowners in the UK. Mould is a major issue and can be a nightmare to remove, worse still it can be costly and may not be covered by your insurance.

Clean Air Day is a national campaign designed to raise awareness of air pollution and the damaging affect it has on our health. Both indoor and outdoor air pollution present different risks to our health but both are equally damaging.

Most of us devote a great deal of time and energy to making sure that our homes are safe and clean. But if you’ve never given any thought to ventilation, it may be that all the time, serious health risks have been escaping your attention.

Most British homeowners are aware of at least some of the reasons why proper ventilation is crucial. The British climate is the most obvious: with year-round rain, it’s nearly impossible to prevent the build-up of moisture in buildings without a ventilation system in place. The English Housing Survey recently found that more than a million English homes have a damp problem: millions more regularly experience higher than optimal levels of moisture.

As any architect, planner or developer knows, the process of building and maintaining any property is hedged around at every corner with various regulations to ensure the safety of occupants. Ventilation is no exception to this rule.