Why choosing “Non-Toxic” is not only good for you, it’s good for your...
Why choosing “Non-Toxic” is not only good for you, it’s good for your grandkids (and great-grands…)Hmmm. A new study seems to say that the genes we inherit and pass on are not entirely a product of...
View ArticleWhat does living near a farm mean? It’s not all cute baby animals.
What does living near a farm mean? It’s not all cute baby animals.I didn’t grow up near a farm, but I spent a lot of time on one. My mother’s uncle was a farmer who raised soybeans, corn, a few pigs...
View ArticleHow to make your home less susceptible to flooding
How to make your home less susceptible to floodingWeather forecasts for rain can strike fear in homeowners. Different parts of the world are experiencing rainfalls that surpass a year’s average within...
View ArticleMarijuana smoke, just like cigarette smoke, is an air quality problem that...
Marijuana smoke, just like cigarette smoke, is an air quality problem that affects a lot of people.According to Gallup Polls, approximately 17% of Americans smoked marijuana in 2023, which is up from...
View ArticleTight homes need ventilation, but what do I do when it’s smokey outside?
Tight homes need ventilation, but what do I do when it’s smokey outside?If you’re blessed to be living in a “tight” home (one that doesn’t allow much unintentional air leakage), you should know that...
View ArticleAre Tiny Homes built from Sheds a Good Idea?
Are Tiny Homes built from Sheds a Good Idea?At least every other day, I see an ad for a tiny home or office that companies or individuals built from what used to be backyard “sheds”. Now, don’t get me...
View ArticleTenant Rights to a Habitable Home: Mold and Smoke Issues
Tenant Rights to a Habitable Home: Mold and Smoke IssuesWhat can a renter do when their home becomes “inhabitable” due to mold or second-hand smoke?When tenants sign lease agreements with building...
View ArticleMaterials to Exclude from a Healthy Home
Materials to Exclude from a Healthy HomeEveryone has at least one “young and dumb” story where they are thankful not to have had more serious consequences from doing something un-wise, to put it...
View ArticleBetter bedroom ventilation = better sleep quality
Better bedroom ventilation = better sleep qualityHave you ever wondered why you’re not sleeping well? We have quite a few suggestions for better sleep, but there’s one more (invisible) thing that can...
View ArticleSo you’re in the market for a new car? With or without New Car Smell?
So you’re in the market for a new car? With or without New Car Smell?If the idea of driving a new car is appealing, you may need to educate your nose to accept that the new car smell is not a good...
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Actinobacteria: Another danger lurking in Water Damaged Buildings
Actinobacteria: Another danger lurking in Water Damaged BuildingsAvoiding mold and mycotoxins has taken a major share of the spotlight in healthy home discussions, and for good reason, because they...
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Scent Control for Hunters
Scent Control for HuntersIf you are a hunter, you’ll likely know that many animals have a much more sophisticated sense of smell than humans, giving them information about how to stay alive and out of...
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Help! My basement has flooded!
Help! My basement has flooded!While some are suffering in the US from droughts, others are walking ankle-deep through water in their basement. Unfortunately water in the basement is different from...
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If you are skeptical about the effects of mold in homes, please stop and read...
If you are skeptical about the effects of mold in homes, please stop and read this.Mold is a fungus that has thousands of species and grows outdoors and indoors, year-round; every building has some...
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“Rust” in your sinks and toilets? Iron in your water can mean iron bacteria...
“Rust” in your sinks and toilets? Iron in your water can mean iron bacteria in the waterWait–is that rust in my toilet? Why is the toilet looking rusty? You might initially think that the pipes...
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