Chances are that the “Pine Scent” air freshener you just purchased for the fall season contains no pine and your prior summer selection with “Citrus Scent” contains no citrus. Instead, both probably contain a mix of air-polluting chemicals. These include xylene, which affects the nervous system; naphthalene, a suspected carcinogen; and phthalates, which work to… Read More
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Sweeping with the Enemy
Dust: that most insidious byproduct of home projects. Whether you are a do-it-yourselfer or you hire contractors, home projects, by nature, occupy the spaces our families live in. These can range from paint and carpentry makeovers to full-fledged remodeling projects. Regardless of the scope or depth of your project, dust is a common theme. From… Read More
Simple Tips for Clutter Control
“Making the commitment to be organized in the first place is an absolutely necessary component to manifesting your deeper dreams and desires. Organizing, which was seen as a luxury in the past, is a requirement for survival in the modern world.” ~Lanna Nakone According to organizational expert Peter Walsh, 200 million people in the Unites… Read More
Mold at Home
September is Mold Awareness Month and time to tune in to your senses. If you smell a musty-mildew odor or have experienced headaches, nasal irritation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea or allergic responses (including hay fever, asthma and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or lungs) but can’t locate the source – you could be breathing in a high… Read More
Let Your Home Breathe
Green construction and the tightening of the building envelope have proven effective in increasing energy efficiency and lower utility costs, however, it has also prevented our home’s ability to breathe efficiently. Did you know the average air exchange in a home use to be once each hour? Today it is closer to once every five… Read More
Bugs Begone! 7 Non-Toxic Ant Control Recipes
The Labor Day weekend celebration is a time for fun, laughter, food and invited family & friends…not uninvited ants! If you are planning a picnic, mountain or beach outing to celebrate this holiday, then you’ll be pleased to know you do not need to resort to toxic ant control remedies to protect you and your… Read More
7 Secrets to Choosing the Best Air Purifier – Part II
By now you have learned of three of the basics filtration techniques available to purify your indoor air in 7 Secrets to Choosing the Best Air Purifier for Your Home – Part I. In order to make the right choice for your household, you still need to learn the dos and don’ts of the final… Read More
Life in a Toxic Nest: My Journey
I was over the ‘south bay’ moon when I moved into my newly remodeled California beach cottage over 9 years ago. It had new, plush carpeting, white thermafoil kitchen cabinets, a fresh new coat of paint, and an adorable little gas fireplace. Ahhhhhhh, that “new‑home smell” was proof positive that everything was fresh and clean!… Read More