Many of us have heard of acrylic art, but really have no idea what the medium is. Acrylics are actually water-based paints, meaning they can be mixed with water to dilute them where they can be used in thin, watery glazes. Acrylics are made with synthet...

The Home Oxygen Patient Protection (HOPP) Act was introduced last month by U.S. Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Jack Reed (D-RI). This bipartisan legislation was introduced to reverse the effects of the 2005 Deficit Reduction Act. That Act required that...

Two recent large scale studies of the effects of long-term home oxygen therapy have been launched during the past year by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NFLBI) and the non-profit research organization the Rand Corporation. Although oxygen...

Several university studies have determined that using oxygen concentrators are a valuable tool for treating children with hypoxemia in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends supplying oxygen to children in developing wit...

Several university studies have determined that using oxygen concentrators are a valuable tool for treating children with hypoxemia in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) also recommends supplying oxygen to children in developing wit...

Todays smartly designed portable oxygen concentrator (POC) offers oxygen therapy patients mobility that was unheard of just a few years ago. No more hauling around bulky oxygen tanks or worrying about refilling liquid oxygen cylinders. POC's convenientl...

Did you know that each year hundreds of thousands of Americans are diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Many of these individuals and others who suffer from various lung diseases will be required to receive oxygen therapy. Numero...

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Did you know that according to the American Lung Association COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States? If you have COPD don't feel alone...

A recent U.S. study published by the New England Journal of Medicine has found significant links between small particle air pollution and heart disease and strokes in women. The researchers were based at the University of Washington and used data provide...

Indoor swimming pools create tremendous amounts of water vapor through water evaporation. Not just any off the shelf dehumidifier can handle the heavy moisture loads produced by harsh indoor pool environments. One of the premier swimming pool dehumidifi...

Many homes that don't have a basement do have a crawl space. This is especially true in the southeastern United States. Although you may not realize it, excessive moisture and humidity are wafting up from your crawl space into your home. This is where ...

Many vacationers prefer a vacation rental home to staying in a hotel or motel. Folly Beach, South Carolina is a great vacation destination with an abundant selection of vacation rental properties. A Folly Beach rental can give you and your family fond m...

Many vacationers prefer a vacation rental home to staying in a hotel or motel. Folly Beach, South Carolina is a great vacation destination with an abundant selection of vacation rental properties. A Folly Beach rental can give you and your family fond m...

Folly Beach, South Carolina is a picturesque small beach town that is fondly known as "The Edge of America". Folly Beach is a barrier island that is 6 miles long, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Folly River. Folly Beach is conveniently located ju...

One of the worst and most common effects of water damage in the home is mold. Many homeowners find mold offensive and ugly to look at, but don’t fully realize the potential health hazards associated with mold exposure. You may have mold growing in yo...