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Non-toxic food safe wood finishing oil
Healthy indoor air quality

Naturally made non-toxic wood finishing oil

Kunos oil from Livos is a natural oil for floors, counters and furniture

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Natural pigment clay paint
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DIY recipe for natural healthy paint

Natural paint is non-toxic, cheap and easy to make and provides a beautiful texture to walls.

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The impact of ambient fragrances on our health

Adding insult to injury - trying to mask the smell of airborne contaminants with more airborne contaminants.

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Living green wall
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Living walls: what they do and don't do

Bring nature into your home with a living green wall, but don't count on it for air purification.

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Removing dust and moisture from homes

Removing moisture and contaminants directly from sources improves air quality and home durability

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Radon and vapour barrier below slab on grade floor
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Vapour / radon barriers below slab floors

Installing a 10 mil polyethylene barrier below a concrete slab floor to prevent moisture wicking and create a radon gas barrier

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Basement renovations: how to prevent mould when retrofitting basements

Why are basements mouldy? Because we build walls so they can't dry. Simple changes in wall design will result in mould-free durable basements.

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Finished basements can lead to mold and mildew
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Why are basements mouldy?

Basement mould and mildew can easily be avoided with better designed walls. Common building practices trap moisture in wall assemblies preventing them from d...

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Poly vapour barriers in air conditioned houses can cause mold and rot
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Polyethylene vapour barriers in air conditioned homes can rot walls

The practice of putting polyethylene vapour barriers in houses was intended to keep them dry, but it ends up keeping them wet. It's time to explore alternati...

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Vinyl record album
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Keep vinyl out of your home (albums excluded of course)

One of the more common plastics used inside and outside of our homes is so toxic it is banned in many countries in Europe.

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Healthy indoor air quality

6 easy steps to detoxify your home

There is a lot we can do to improve the air quality in our homes, while sacrificing nothing in the way of function.

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