What Do You Do When You Discover a Leak? A leak may come from a tap, a water pipe, the roof, a window… Whatever causes water to come into your…
Surprising Hidden Hazards in Our Homes There is a multitude of hidden hazards in our home, and some affect us in surprising ways! Have you got thrush/thrush-like symptoms or other…
House Dust Mites (HDM) are Everywhere! House dust mites are tiny, opaque, feast on skin cells and love to live in mattresses, with their population being three times higher in a…
Vacuum Cleaners. What to look for in a good one… With the enormous range of vacuum cleaners on the market, how do you choose what is best for your needs?…
Home is the most important place. It is our castle. Home is our safety haven, our sacred space, our island in the midst of the world. For many of us,…
CFL Bulbs, LED, Halogens and Incandescents CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs are considered energy efficient, but are good for the environment? I don’t think so. CFL bulbs are, from a health…
Indoor Air Contaminants – Discover Which 3 Are Most Commonly Overlooked Indoor air contaminants are largely ignored – even though the indoor air can be up to 10 times more…
Ten Toxic Truths Toxic truth: lifestyle-related chronic disease is widely recognised as being one of the top underlying causes for death. Epidemics and pandemics have been fuelled by high intake…
Humidity is not just a present in our rainforests, it is also present in our homes Humidity is basically moisture levels in the air. Relative humidity (RH) is what we…
Condensation: an Enormous Issue in Buildings Condensation is an enormous issues in buildings, whether they be older buildings with single glazed windows and/or no insulation OR brand new buildings that are…
I want to share some information about ozone, VOCs and our indoor air. From here, I will share my stance on “bake outs,” so let’s start at the end to…
Some Fungi I Spotted While Doing A Mould Assessment I was on a mould assessment and spotted this fungi – nature is incredible! I saw this fabulous fungi growing when…
Essential oils are potent gifts from nature Essential oils can be used for many things – cleaning, mood enhancement, health, personal care products, perfumery, in your bath, in a burner,…
Magnetic Fields (MF) Magnetic fields – can they be harmful? Did you know? In 2002, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified ELF AC magnetic fields as category…
Sick Building Syndrome – Avoid this in the Workplace Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) incorporates many facets of the built environment. Focus on Indoor Air Quality When it comes to air…
The “Insomnia Epidemic” There has been much talk recently of an insomnia epidemic. Have you heard about it? It has been primarily based on data collected by devices such as…
Traffic-related Ambient Air Pollution and Children (#TRAPS) The effects of traffic-related pollution on ambient (outdoor) air is well-known throughout the world. The most common term would be “smog.” However, the…
Gutters – They Can Play a Large Role in the Health of Our Buildings Gutters collect the water that come off the roof. The roof is like a rain hat…
Avoid Traffic-Related Air Pollution: Close Your Windows in Peak Hours When there’s traffic, I want you to close your windows! If you have been following me for a while, I am…
Diffusers and Mould Many of the homes I assess have essential oil diffusers. Whilst I love that more people are using essential oils, I have concerns about the essential oil…
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