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Where Do You Live While Building Your Healthy House?

This blog post is about the three years I lived outside during the building of our healthy house and some advice I would give others who find themselves in a similar situation. To be clear, our problem solving resulted in more failures than successes, but perhaps I can help direct people away from making some of our mistakes. Continue reading Where Do You Live While Building Your Healthy House?

Electrical Considerations

In this post I will discuss some electrical considerations such as how to deal with plastic-coated electrical wiring, the advantages of installing a kill switch in the bedroom, and issues to consider when deciding where to locate your electrical box. Continue reading Electrical Considerations

Design Considerations

This post will explore some of the issues you might want to consider in the design of your house, including utilizing passive solar heating, window and door placement for optimal fresh air flow, and keeping potentially challenging spaces like the laundry room walled off from the living space. Continue reading Design Considerations

Roofing: Part 2

In Roofing: Part 2 I will explain what we used for roof insulation, recommend some safer caulk options to seal roof vent pipes, and discuss ceiling materials. Continue reading Roofing: Part 2

Kitchen Cabinets, Part 2

In Kitchen Cabinets, Part 2, I will explain how to build and attach the cabinet doors, join the cabinets together, and discuss counter top materials. Continue reading Kitchen Cabinets, Part 2

Kitchen Cabinets, Part 1

Because kitchen cabinetry is normally made from engineered materials like mdf, plywood, or particleboard, people with chemical sensitivities have to find other solutions that will be safe for them. Continue reading Kitchen Cabinets, Part 1

Roofing: Part 1

Roofing for the chemically sensitive poses certain challenges. Continue reading Roofing: Part 1

All the Walls of My House are Made of Pumice-crete

Pumice-crete is a mix of pumice aggregate (a very porous volcanic rock), portland cement, and water. Continue reading All the Walls of My House are Made of Pumice-crete

How To Build A Box For Your Computer

“The list of substances that go into computers is long, and many of the chemicals used, such as beryllium, lead, chromium, and mercury compounds, are toxic or carcinogenic to humans…. Continue reading How To Build A Box For Your Computer