3. Keep A Healthy Level of Humidity

If Relative humidity is ignored, poor indoor air quality follows — along with issues such as visible mold growth and water stains and allergic reactions among sensitive family members.

The perfect humidity level indoors is around 50 percent. Relative humidity may be lower than 40 percent in the winter to prevent condensation.

To measure relative humidity along with temperature, homeowners can use a hygrometer. But for the best possible solution, get help from a professional heating and air conditioning pro.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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