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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.
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.
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.
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.
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! […]
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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 Deck Stains (A Comparison)
This article digs into non-toxic and natural options for staining and sealing wood decks as well as most outdoor wood like fences, furniture, windows, doors, play gyms, and planters. This post covers both water-based sealants and natural oil-based options that are either zero or low-VOC and have been vetted by the chemically sensitive. Penetrating sealers […]
Non-Toxic Wood Floor Finishes (I Tested Them All)
The Least Toxic Wood Varnish? I tested all of the “eco” or, healthy low-VOC, floor finishes. I was looking first at the odor and VOC levels as the main comparison point for those sensitive to chemicals. I take a look at the ingredients and claims, but that can only tell us so much. I also […]
Non-Toxic Laminate Flooring
What is Laminate Flooring Laminate flooring is a click together floor made of a fiberboard base and a printed image on top. It is distinct from: Engineered wood, which has a real solid wood layer on top of a plywood or fiberboard substrate Luxury vinyl plank (LVP), which is a mix of PVC, limestone and […]
How to Remove Fragrance, Air Freshener & Smoke Residue
1. Cleaning Residues Off Surfaces and Furnishings These are the techniques used to remove cleaning product, air freshener, fragrance, and smoke residue from walls, floors, and furnishing. Some chemical odors can be particularly difficult to remove, especially plug-in fragrance chemicals which contain oils. Cigarette smoke also contains greasy tar residue. Any porous materials with a […]
Non-Toxic Drywall Mud and Wall Texture
1. Joint Compound / Drywall Mud While there are many zero-VOC or extremely low VOC drywall muds available at regular outlets, the highly chemically sensitive will need to be selective here. When you are only mudding the seams you just need a simple dry mix joint compound. Dry mixes are almost always lower odor, lower […]