Miguel Mores 
With the scorching heat and suffocating humidity in the Philippines, it is no wonder that electric fans are a commonplace in most households in the country. While most are familiar with the utilitarian look of bladed electric fans (a.k.a. pedestal fans), a relatively newer and more sleek design of electric fans have become popular in … Read more
Ever since its inception, microwave ovens have an unshakeable reputation of somehow being bad for your health. After all, it uses microwaves – a form of radiation – to heat food. And since radiation = bad, then it follows that microwave ovens are bad for you too, right? According to scientists, that may not be … Read more
Both a toaster oven and a microwave oven are useful appliances that should be in a modern kitchen. However, you might be confused about how they differ. After all, both are considered ovens, so do you really need both or just one and not the other? I will discuss how a toaster oven vs. a … Read more
With the looming eruption of the Taal Volcano, you may be wondering if it is safe to use your aircon during a volcanic eruption. You may also be worried if the ashfall will damage your air conditioner. Generally, it is safe for the people inside to use an aircon during light ashfall. However, you need … Read more
A version of this article was first published on Porch.com Whether it’s your favorite wool coat or a pair of slacks, taking good care of your clothes will help them last longer. Quality clothing is an investment, so it’s essential to care for it properly to wear for a long time to come. This guide … Read more
Humidity has numerous effects your health, home, and comfort. If there is too much moisture in your room, it can make you feel hotter and muggier. It can also promote mold growth in your home. Meanwhile, if your room is too dry, it can make your throat dry and itchy, as well as cause dryness … Read more
Due to concerns about the bad air quality in the Philippines, air purifiers have been booming ever since they have been introduced in the market. However, there seems to be a spike in demand now that we’re in the middle of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This begs the question: are air purifiers actually effective against … Read more
Alleviating the effects of heat and humidity should be a priority when living in the Philippines. That is why a lot of people have been buying air conditioners to stay comfortable and avoid getting a heatstroke. However, aircons have a high energy demand to operate and are used for many hours at a time. This … Read more
If the compressor is the heart of the air conditioner, then its refrigerant gas (AKA Freon) is its blood. These gases facilitate the heat transfer process that the air conditioners use to create the cold air that gets blown out of the unit. In the Philippine air conditioner market, there are two kinds of refrigerants … Read more
If the compressor is the heart of the refrigerator, then its refrigerant gas (AKA Freon) is its blood. These gases facilitate the heat transfer process that fridges use to create a cold environment for our food. In the Philippine refrigerator market, there are two kinds of refrigerants in use: R-600a and R-134a. While these two … Read more
