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Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets: Complete List of Types and Brands
Non -Toxic healthy kitchen cabinets. 0 and low VOC options. Formaldehyde-free options. Alternatives for the chemically sensitive, including DIY.
Non-Toxic Insulation: A Complete Guide
An complete list of green, eco friendly non-toxic insulation options. Zero and low VOC, natural, synthetic and unique solutions. Includes a cost comparison.
The 10 Best Non-Toxic Rugs You Can Buy Online
The best non-toxic, chemical-free, undyed, natural eco rugs in 2020.
Building for the Chemically Sensitive
Those who are building and have moderate to severe chemical sensitivities have a number of factors they need to consider in the very early stages of the planning of the build. You could easily end up between a rock and a hard place without considering these details in advance. I have seen it many times! […]
Guide to Non-Toxic Flooring 2021
Natural low-VOC and 0-VOC, non-toxic options for flooring; the healthiest flooring options from tile to carpet. Truly green flooring for the chemically sensitive and health conscious buyer.
Tiny Homes & Shelters for the Mold & Chemically Sensitive
Simple Tiny Homes for the chemically sensitive and mold sensitive. Kits, prefabs and DIY.
Non-Toxic Grout and Thin-Set Mortar
Non-toxic grout, mortar, thin set, membranes and grout sealer.
A Guide to Non-Toxic Sealers and Varnishes
Non-toxic, 0 VOC paints and sealers: natural oil finishes, wood stains, mineral paints, interior and exterior paints, stone sealers and sealers that block VOCs. All green, healthy and safe for the chemically sensitive.
Truly Non-Toxic Paints, Vetted by the Chemically Sensitive
Which Paints are Truly Safe? There is a myriad of paints claiming to be “green” or zero-VOC, but most don’t list their ingredients, others list the main components, while some only list what has to be legally disclosed on a safety data sheet (SDS). VOC-Free Paint We know that zero-VOC is a legal term and […]
Non-Toxic Kitchen Appliances for the Chemically Sensitive
Non-Toxic Refrigerators The chemically sensitive person will want to avoid gas and propane appliances. Especially gas stoves, which will be the largest emitter of fumes. A propane-powered refrigerator should be OK if you do not have enough amps to power an electric one. Propane-powered fridge vents fully to the outside and could be acceptable in a trailer […]
How a Building Biologist Can Help you Create a Healthy Home
I am now certified as a Building Biologist Practitioner with the International Institute for Building-Biology and Ecology! The Institute’s mission is “to help create healthy homes, schools, and workplaces, free of toxins in the indoor air and tap water, and electromagnetic pollutants.” This certification helped me deepen my knowledge of how we can create homes […]
Breathable Paints (High Perm Rating Wall Coatings)
Why Would you Want a Breathable Paint? Some wall assemblies call for breathable walls. In Passive House design high permeability of interior wall coverings is often specified to ensure that the system is highly breathable to the interior. In some assemblies the opposite is called for, a vapor retarder paint (a less breathable than usual […]