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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.
Healthy Home Building Consultant
Building Biologist and Healthy Home Building consultant for those avoiding toxins.
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.
Choosing a Non-Toxic Engineered Wood Floor
There are three types of construction and two main finishes to consider when choosing a non-toxic engineered wood floor. The first thing to note is that engineered wood flooring always refers to a floor with a real wood layer on top and an engineered wood layer as the base. When looking for a zero-VOC, healthy […]
7 Affordable (Eco-Friendly) Countertops
These are the seven most affordable eco-friendly countertops. Some are low or zero-VOC just as they are, and others need modifications like sealing in offgassing to make them healthy and safe options. Many are affordable right off the shelf, but some are only going to be cheap if you do it yourself. It’s always going […]
6 Completely Natural Wood Floor Finishes
If you want an all natural non-toxic floor finish there are a few options. Natural drying oils include durable tung oil and linseed oil. Hemp oil and walnut oil can also be used but are not as durable. Shellac is a finish that I think should make a comeback – it is a natural wax […]
The Most Toxic Materials to Avoid in a New Build
1. Spray Foam My number one priority of materials to avoid is two-part spray foam, this could be referred to as polyurethane or “soy foam”. (“Soy foam” is still polyurethane). Sometimes they try to obscure what it is by not mentioning it’s a polyurethane, by only mentioning the soy, castor or other oil component. All […]