An complete list of green, eco friendly non-toxic insulation options. Zero and low VOC, natural, synthetic and unique solutions. Includes a cost comparison.
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The 10 Best Non-Toxic Rugs You Can Buy Online
The best non-toxic, chemical-free, undyed, natural eco rugs in 2020.
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 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! […]
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.
How to Offgas New Furniture
The first thing to do is to choose your furniture carefully if you are buying new. If you are reading this before purchasing something, that is great. Most people contact me after they have already brought in furnishings that are offgassing. It’s a little trickier to deal with after the fact, but there are still […]
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 […]
Healthy Non-Toxic Flooring for Vans, Trailers (and other Metal or Fiberglass Homes)
Metal and fiberglass homes have unique challenges with thermal bridging and humidity, and often require waterproof flooring that can hold up to some moisture. Usually, vinyl sheet flooring is used in trailers and RVs. Vinyl sheeting has significant offgassing. The post outlines healthier options. The following list is the flooring I would specify in vans, […]
Non-Toxic (Low-VOC) Gym Flooring
The most common home gym flooring type is rubber. This is unfortunately one of the highest offgassing flooring types out there. Another popular option, vinyl sheet, is also up there as one of the highest VOC floorings. Rubber is very durable and can take a lot of weight, impact, and abuse, so it may be […]