{"id":3152,"date":"2017-01-18T20:32:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-19T00:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/hb-mcclure-keep-healthy-in-2017\/"},"modified":"2025-02-06T16:15:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T20:15:09","slug":"hb-mcclure-keep-healthy-in-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/hb-mcclure-keep-healthy-in-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Ways Your HVAC Contractor Can Help Keep You Healthy in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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\"\"January is a time for New Year\u2019s resolutions, most of them health-related. People are vowing to hit the gym more often, change their diet, or remove stress from their lives. But people overlook another way to improve their health for the New Year: talking to an HVAC contractor.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d be surprised at how much your home\u2019s HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems can affect your health on a daily basis. Here\u2019s how you can team up with a professional to improve the health of your family while also creating a healthy home environment.<\/p>\n

1. Drink more water, don\u2019t wear it.<\/h3>\n

One of the fastest, easiest ways to boost your immune system, complexion, and energy level is by drinking more water. Experts recommend<\/a> drinking at least 9 to 13 cups of water a day, which can also curb hunger and help you lose weight.<\/p>\n

But if you have hard water in your home, you might be wearing it instead of drinking it. Hard water has a high concentration of minerals that cause unpleasant side effects\u2014scaly, dry skin; dull, limp hair that feels filmy; clothes that get more stiff and brittle every time you wash them. Not only is hard water gross, but it\u2019s also expensive. It could lead to serious repairs down the line, not to mention the money you\u2019ll waste on using more laundry detergent per cycle, moisturizes, and shampoos that don\u2019t fix the real issue.<\/p>\n

Have a professional test the water in your home. If it\u2019s hard, they can install equipment like water softener, filters, or sterilizers that could save you money and greatly improve your health.<\/p>\n

2. Take on a new project.\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Getting healthy isn\u2019t always about physical improvements\u2014mental health is important, too. A great way to change your mindset for a little while or even blow off some steam is by starting a new home improvement project.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Completing a home project from start to finish is empowering, so take a look at some of these DIY ideas that you could take on in 2017.<\/p>\n