One of the most frequent questions I receive at Healthy House on the Block is about furniture—specifically, non-toxic furniture. The term itself can feel vague or overused, and the reality…

If you’ve sold your home or looked for a home recently, you’ve probably had discussions around whether you need to test for radon or not.  Or perhaps you live in…

Buying a home can be incredibly stressful.  However, fun the process is when you start out, there are definitely ups and downs and a lot of stress that goes with…

Indoor air purifiers are not a new phenomenon — I can remember an air purifier we had at home when I was a teenager. I'm sure it was ordered out…

I have always said that WATER is one of our lifelines to health.  We use water so many times per day in terms of cleaning or in terms of drinking,…

If you’ve worked hard to create a healthy home, it can feel a little intimidating to leave that space and head into the unknown of hotel rooms or vacation rentals…

When you're working toward a healthier home, paint might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but it should be. Non toxic paint is one BIG way to avoid…

We all want cleaner indoor air—and one of the simplest ways to improve your home’s air quality is by adding an air purifying house plant to your space. But just…

Creating a healthy home isn’t just for homeowners. If you rent an apartment or a smaller living space, you have more control over your indoor environment than you might think.…

Carpet has been added to homes for YEARS - and in many cases, it was added right over beautiful hardwood floors to give the home a more comfortable feel.  It…