Many clients ask this question during the oft en rainy late spring and early summer. Th ey want to know not only if they should be running de-humidifi ers, but what are the risks if they do not and which systems and settings are the best. Good questions, so why not delve into the matter right now so that everyone can benefi t from our suggestions? Fact is: our area is wet. Most home-owners who have basements and crawlspaces have either experienced fl ooding, know some-one who has, or are worried about it. No, this article is not about fl ooding but mentioning it is an important reminder of how much water

No funny business here, just a wife who was hot, thanks to her poorly ducted master bedroom. Th e most rewarding part of what we do every day is talking to our clients aft er we have made a signifi cant impact in their home its then we learn how bad their situation was before we implemented our solution. As Marty himself told me, if not for us, he would have given up on his comfort quest. His story is one I am proud to share. People like Marty just assume they are stuck being uncomfortable. He came to us looking for a way to keep the master bedroom of his newly-built custom home cool. He and his wife

Now, I am not preaching you have to eat all of your vegetables before you have dessert. However, I am encouraging their in-creased consumption. I think we can all agree that there is enough research and scientifi c evidence to support the health benefi ts of a daily dose of both vegetables and fruit. Which varieties you deem as super, or trust in over others is up to you. I like the fact that fresh fruits and vegetables month is in June as it ties into the reappearance of local farmers markets in the area. Its the beginning of a great summer season of shopping outdoors for locally grown

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our homes and other buildings are up against. Where there is water, heat, and stagnant air there is higher humidity. Structures with sump pumps, fl oor drains, fl ooding potential and hosts of other water sources such as washing machines and lower level bathrooms face high humidity levels and the potential of related issues. Our recommendations: Th e easiest solution is to run a small portable plug in model in an area of multiple mechanical or water sources. Based on the model, you can set the desired humidity point and fan speed. (I set mine at 50% which

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were ready to abandon the gorgeous suite because they could not sleep next to one another comfortably.

As Marty explained, his frustration spanned the four years he occupied the home and his search for a solution lead him to that many diff erent contractors. Each of them looked at the homes mechanicals and found them to be working as designed. But Mar-ty knew he wasnt crazy and that there was actually something going on. We assured him it wasnt all in his head and that by the time we were done with our evaluation he would have a viable solution we could implement. Aft er spending two hours measuring his house, the ductwork, and contributing factors that would aff ect indoor air comfort

produce with their very special taste. Along-side are oft en stalls lined with fl owers and various other homemade or unique products. Take a morning to enjoy some fresh air and support these local businesses. To get you started and encourage your consumption of fresh fruits and vege-tables I have compiled a list of local farmers markets to get out and try. Maybe the outdoor, open market feel will inspire you to experi-ment with diff erent spices or ingredients you may fi nd for your next meal. Talk with the vendors for their recipe suggestions and other great tips.

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may be a little greedy, but I have a lot of ground water, and am happy with the results thus far). If the unit can be put in an area near a ground drain all the better as most come with (garden) hose adaption options which can be run to it along the fl oor. If not, other units are available with water capture containers which stop the de-humidifi er from running when the water reaches a certain level and will restart aft er being emptied. When shopping for one of these portables, know your basements square footage and look for a unit with ade-

quate coverage. Also look for one which not only handles the basement square footage, but performs with low electrical usage.For more extreme humidity issues there are whole house de-humidifi er options. Th e same companies that bring you humidifi ers will most likely have a full line of ductable de-hu-midifi ers. Th ese units interlock with your current air handling equipment and are ducted to condition specifi c areas of concern. We can get into more details on these if your situation requires. O.K. How long should we run de-hu-midifi ers and what if we dont? Th e answers are

easy: all rainy season, and all summer long. If not, that musty odor caused by high humidity hangs around, as does an ideal environment for mold to grow. Its frightening to know that it only takes as little as forty-eight hours, some water, and a food source to cultivate breeding ground for a great crop of this not only pesky and odorous, but potentially health risky crop of troublesome mold. If you have other questions we hav-ent covered or concerns about your specifi c situation, feel free to give us a call. Or - ask our technician when he is out doing your annual maintenance.

we were confi dent of fi nding what the other contractors had missed, because our assess-ment is done with the insight that the home plus its equipment comprise a system of many components needing to interact correctly to optimize the comfort level the occupants deserve. Without examining the structure and equipment in its entirety they only saw the tip of the iceberg. Luckily for Marty, the solution was easy, and did not require any equipment changes or upgrades. Our load calculations and duct analysis showed us the furnace was

starved of air, and their bedroom did not have large enough ducts to properly condition the space. Th en Martys only concern was whether or not he could count on our evalu-ation fi nally putting an end to his suff ering. We reassured him by our confi dence that we had the right duct renovation prescription to solve his problem and backed it with our 100% satisfaction or his money back guarantee. Th at put his mind at ease. Instead of calling up another, or one of his previous contractors to implement our solutions and given that hed

struggled with discomfort for four long years he agreed to let us get to work. His thank you video says it the best, but I can assure you that Mary and his wife are now FINALLY comfortable in their master suite. Now, I wont take credit for saving their marriage or anything that dramatic, but I do know that Marty and his wife feel a major problem in their beautiful home has been corrected. Th ey have a bedroom in which they can now sleep through the night together, and comfortably. Check it out for yourself! Martys

Enjoy the free samples. You may end up cooking more fl avor ably, eating healthier and feeling better. Barrington Farmers Market - Cook

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Buff alo Grove Farmers Market - Mike Rylko Community Park, 6/12 - 10/12, Sundays 8 -12:30

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Wilmette French Market - Village Center, 4/26 - 11/1, Saturdays 8 - 1

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Directions:For the fi lling: Brown the turkey in the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Add the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and water chestnuts, and cook until the mushrooms soft en. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar and vinegar, pour over the turkey mixture and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat.

For the drizzling sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, mustard, Sriracha, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.

Serve the turkey mixture with the lettuce leaves, drizzling sauce and vegetables for lettuce wrap assembly.

Yields 4 Servings

Recipe courtesy Melissa dArabianwww.foodnetwork.com

Ingredients - For the Filling: 12 ounces ground turkey 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped 3 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Ingredients - For The Sauce: 12 ounces ground turkey 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 8 ounces white mushrooms, chopped 3 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced One 6-ounce can water chestnuts, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

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First I would like to take a minute and thank everyone who has sent their well wishes to me, or asked my owners about me I am recovering well. For those of you who do not know I recently underwent a TTA operation, which is what hap-pens to dogs when they tear their ACLs. Mine was probably torn as a result of running around like a crazy dog in the back yard, at the dog park, or at the office. Hard to pinpoint the exact moment it happened, but it did. The worst part of the whole things is not being able to go to all the places I like to go and having to stay home. I am told that a bad jump of run could set my recovery back. I do not want that as I have been recovering way too long as it is. There is a silver lining in the fact that I get two days a week at home with Jack on his days with his grandmothers. Which means it is all about me of course. As you can see Jack is taking special care of me, but is constantly trying to convince people to let him ride me. Thankfully my parents and the grand-mothers are not falling for his cute looks. Anyway, back to more exercises for me. Oh, and to that squirrel (you know who you are) who has been taunt-ing me from the backyard as I recover: be forewarened. One day soon, Ill be back....

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Wow, way to go Hawks! Some of the most exciting hockey Ive seen congratu-lations. Th e Tampa Bay series should be great, too. Stay Tuned. Memorial Day usually signals the unoffi cial begin-

ning of summer. I havent checked the Farmers Almanac, but I am predicting a Parade in July for the Hawks and an unseasonably hot summer. If you do not like the heat, get out early to get your outdoor activities accomplished. Remember to change your fi lters regularly and as always, I rec-ommend annual maintenance. It is a lot cheaper than being stuck with an emergency call for a small or routine

repair, plus, it is much less stressful. You should enjoy summer, and not be stuck with an uncomfortable home. Well, instead of going on and on I wanted to share this funny someecard someone made for the Blackhawks. I hope you all enjoy the series as much as we will, LETS GO HAWKS! - TOM

She asked me to tell her the She asked me to tell her the three words every girl wants three words every girl wants to hear. So I whispered to hear. So I whispered Lets Go Hawks! Lets Go Hawks! in her ear.in her ear.