Picture this experiment. Students sleep in the same dorm rooms for two weeks. For one week the air is stale, and for the other it's fresh. They keep their usual…

As a building biologist and home inspector, one maintenance chore comes up with my clients more than almost any other: air duct cleaning.Most of us dread thinking about it. Ductwork…

I used to think indoor air quality was something you solved once. Buy a purifier. Plug it in. Done. It took me a while to learn that's not how air…

Scroll through social media or search "healthy home tips," and you'll run into advice that feels completely out of reach. Influencers — and even some professionals — will tell you…

Sleep is honestly one of my favorite things.  I don’t get enough of it most nights, but I make it a habit to prioritize my sleep as someone who pays…

Everyday I walk into my not so minimalist closet and pick out my clothing for the next day.  Everyday when I do this, I start running through closet ideas in…

We all know that in theory, outdoor air is actually cleaner than our indoor air at home.  But what if you live in an area with high levels of outdoor…

Imagine stepping out of a relaxing shower, your pores open and your skin warm, only to wrap yourself in a cocktail of synthetic resins, pesticides, and petroleum-based fibers. For many…

The kitchen seems to be the place I hang out the most when I’m at home, and I’ll be honest, I LOVE it.  Cooking and preparing meals is usually something…

If you have ever walked into a room and noticed a damp scent or felt a heaviness in the air, you are likely dealing with excess indoor moisture. While it…