IQAir Perfect 16 – Whole-House Air Cleaning System This year we’ve chosen as Reviewboard’s 2006 Product of the Year a truly remarkable indoor air quality (IAQ) product – the aptly named Perfect 16.  IAQ is not just a buzzword.  It’s very important to your health, and so is air cleaning.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists poor indoor air quality as one of the top health risks today.  What is even more frightening is that the EPA tells us the air in our homes is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. We as a society tend to think our homes are…

In like a lion, out like a lamb. The terrible and timid balancing act of Spring can be reflected as well in the task of “Spring Cleaning.” As daunting as it might seem, practical planning, proper gear, green cleaning products, and these specific tips will help make the coming out of hibernation much smoother. Spring cleaning involves really striking those cobwebs down from rafters, clearing out the clutter, and making your home a refreshed retreat. The harsh chemicals found in most cleaners are volatile and so end up in the air and on your furniture. If you care about the quality of the air y…

  People often ask Andy and Heather Krause how they came up with the name Thunder Hill for their business. The answer is quite simple, there is an overlook just off the parkway called Thunder Hill and just as you might imagine Andy’s boyhood home is just down the road. Additionally, the first house the pair did work on is also right around the corner. These two factors alone were more than enough to convince them that Thunder Hill Plumbing was a great choice. Andy and Heather Krause love the High Country, and with good reason. Andy grew up here, attending Watauga High School and helping …

  While the kitchen is typically the heart of the home and the central gathering place for families, it is also the largest consumer of resources in the home. As sustainable products become increasingly popular in the home building market, people are becoming more aware of the actions they can take to turn their homes into healthier, more efficient, eco-friendly spaces. However, green design has a reputation of being unaffordable for many clients, and in this economic slump, budgets are tighter than ever. But don’t throw away the idea just yet! Nowadays, green building products are at th…

  With economic times tough for so many of us, it is understandable that many people may be wondering if an energy audit—also called a performance assessment—is a wise investment. You may be asking: “Will the upfront cost be quickly offset by energy savings? Are their other advantages to a performance assessment beyond energy savings?” In response to these questions, we would like to offer you our professional opinion on the top three reasons to purchase an energy assessment from an experienced auditor. 1) Better Indoor Air QualityOne of the biggest culprits of poor indoor air quality i…