With spring weather comes airborne allergens like pollen. If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you might want to consider lighting a beeswax candle. Unlike paraffin and soy candles, beeswax releases negative ions into the air when lit. They latch onto air contaminants -- like pollen, dust and other pollutants -- and make them fall into the ground. Just vacuum the floor to suck up the particles, and feel better!

When you’re printing documents using a laser printer or making copies on a copy machine at work, you might not stand right next to the machines. Nano-particulates of chemicals, volatile organic compounds and even paper particles can flood the air when these machines are being used. And the toner cartridges in photocopiers can cause eye irritation and respiratory problems. So what should you do? Place these items in their own room with a proper ventilation system.

If you’re replacing your roof or building a new home, it’s an excellent time to consider having your home analyzed for solar power. As solar panels and solar roofing tiles become more aesthetically pleasing and affordable, upgrading your home to accept solar panels is an easy step to modernize it. When building a new home or replacing the roof, you can add flashable mounting brackets, which provide the highest level of protection for your roof and the panels, even if you’re not ready for panels. When it comes time to sell your home, knowing your home is solar-ready can be a big added value for buyers.