Vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm! He zipped around the corner to passenger pickup. My eyes locked on the shiny black sedan, strutting to the sound of the rubber as it lightly squeaked against the concrete. The late afternoon sun reflected the silver emblem – a three pointed motif positioned inside of a circle. After a long flight to Frankfurt… Read More
indoor air quality
Our Picks: Lisa & Ron’s Air Purifier Brand Recommendations
Portable air purifiers are one of the most effective ways to better the indoor air quality of any home or office. Many come with energy efficient motors and can save you green on your electricity bill. As mentioned in our previous post, some ionizing air purifiers emit ozone, the main component of smog. Look instead… 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
Toxic Intruders: Is Your Home Protected?
What stands 36” tall, 16” wide, fiercely protects my home and doesn’t bark? No, it is not a well trained Doberman Pinscher; it’s my very own obedient and well behaved furnace filter. This one pound, watch dog shields my home from invisible dangers every season of the year and helps maintain a high level of… Read More
Taking Odor Out of Painting Projects
(ARA) – Homeowners can scratch off one more concern from their list when tackling a painting project: Nearly every paint manufacturer now offers no-odor or low-odor alternatives. Combined with sensible steps to reduce odors and speed drying, painting today doesn’t have to be the stinky business your parents experienced. Home improvement expert Gordon Blickle notes… Read More
Green Your Routine – In the Bathroom!
One of the most important reasons to green your life is to demonstrate respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment. Every choice we make in our personal lives has an immediate and direct effect on both wildlife and delicate, precious eco-systems. This is especially true for cosmetics, personal care, cleaning and laundry products we… Read More
Can You Really Grow Fresh Air? Formaldehyde, Benzene and Plants – Oh, My!
If the first part of this post, Can You Really Grow Fresh Air: Or, Should you Buy it in a Can? has your spouse in a frenzy because you have unwittingly turned your home into a greenhouse, it may be helpful to know a bit more detail on exactly what you are removing and… Read More
Can You Really Grow Fresh Air? Or, Should You Buy it in a Can?
This woman is P.O.’d! And you would be too… if you knew exactly what you were spraying your house with in an attempt to create fresh air. If I can quote my husband, Ron, who likes to remind people attending our live lectures and online webinars, “You can’t buy fresh air in a can!” Those… Read More