Creating a playroom is about so much more than finding the right storage bins or picking out a cute wallpaper. When I walk into a play space, I am not…

We often focus on the small, daily wins—swapping a plastic container for glass or choosing a better dish soap. These are the building blocks of a healthy life, and they…

I can happily say it has been years since I have had a bottle of bleach in my home. While I once thought I would miss it for whitening laundry,…

When we discuss a healthy home, we often focus on tangible toxins like mold, lead, or synthetic chemicals. However, one of the most critical components of building biology is the…

When you begin the journey of creating a healthier home, the topic of Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) often feels like the most daunting piece of the puzzle. We can't see them,…

The Pinterest-worthy nursery of your dreams is often a beautiful disguise for an environment that can be biologically stressful for a newborn. As a building biologist, I view the nursery…

Summer brings a change in pace, but while we’re enjoying the sunshine, our homes are often under more stress than we realize. In Building Biology (Baubiologie), we view the home…

When we think about creating a healthy home, we often start with what is inside: the paint on our walls, the water in our taps, and the air in our…

When we think about "portable" mattresses—whether for a camping trip in one of our beautiful Minnesota state parks or for guests staying in our spare room—we often prioritize convenience, weight,…