Healthy House on the Block

Healthy House on the Block Helping you create a home that supports your health and wellness and promotes healing. YOU ARE A PRODUCT OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT.

I help homeowners and potential homeowners inspect their homes from a holistic, and health-conscience point of view. I am passionate about helping homeowners across the county learn about the health & wellness of their house. I want to show you exactly what to look for to determine what unsafe hazards have infiltrated your home. From mold, to indoor air quality and to chemical toxins, I want to sh

ow you how to identify a problem and correct it quickly and efficiently. I love helping homeowners in all walks of life create a healthy house they love. Let me give you the tools & knowledge you need to examine your own home and determine what health rating you would give your house. We will also share with you easy ways to remove any dangers and protect yourself from new ones.

Biological toxins in coffee are a significant but overlooked factor in home wellness. Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites ...
08/30/2026

Biological toxins in coffee are a significant but overlooked factor in home wellness. Mycotoxins are fungal metabolites that can remain in your coffee beans even after roasting, taxing your kidneys and liver.

To protect your health, I recommend choosing lab-tested, mold-free coffee brands and using brewing methods that can be fully cleaned and dried between uses.

Details on the brands I trust are in this week's full guide on healthier ways to make coffee at home: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/plastic-free-coffee-makers

The materials in your kitchen have a direct impact on your daily toxic load. When we brew coffee at high temperatures, w...
08/29/2026

The materials in your kitchen have a direct impact on your daily toxic load. When we brew coffee at high temperatures, we are often facilitating a chemical reaction between the hot water and the plastic components of the machine.

As a Building Biology practitioner, I recommend transitioning to inert materials like borosilicate glass and 18/10 stainless steel to ensure your morning ritual supports your wellness.

Here's a link to my full guide and plastic-free machine recommendations: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/plastic-free-coffee-makers

08/25/2026

Heating plastic to 200°F facilitates the migration of chemicals and microplastics into your beverage. As a Building Biology practitioner, I recommend auditing your brewing equipment to ensure your morning routine supports your long-term wellness.

Comment COFFEE to receive a link to the full guide on plastic-free coffee makers and the associated laboratory research.

Even if you choose the most perfect, non-toxic materials, a poorly managed job site can compromise your home's air quali...
08/24/2026

Even if you choose the most perfect, non-toxic materials, a poorly managed job site can compromise your home's air quality. Construction dust often contains legacy toxins like lead, old pesticides, and fungal spores.

Setting these protocols early ensures that your home remains a sanctuary even during the most chaotic renovation. It is about protecting the air your family breathes while the work is being done.

If you need help setting up your own healthy home project plan, I’m here to help. Head here to work with me as your consultant and advocate: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/consultations/

Building a healthy home is a team effort. Every trade that enters your house has an impact on your internal ecosystem—fr...
08/23/2026

Building a healthy home is a team effort. Every trade that enters your house has an impact on your internal ecosystem—from the air you breathe to the water you drink and the electrical fields around you.

When you understand the specific risks associated with each trade, you can advocate for better materials and safer installations. I work with homeowners to bridge this gap, ensuring every professional on-site is working toward the same wellness goal.

Read the deep dive into specialized trades over on the blog at https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/hire-a-contractor/

Most contractors are trained for speed and aesthetics, not for indoor air quality. If you are on a journey to create a l...
08/22/2026

Most contractors are trained for speed and aesthetics, not for indoor air quality. If you are on a journey to create a low-toxin home, your contractor needs to be your partner, not your obstacle.

The vetting process is about more than just checking references; it is about finding a professional who is willing to respect the science of Building Biology. These four questions will help you gauge if a contractor is the right fit for your family’s wellness goals.

I’ve put the full guide on how to hire a healthy contractor on the blog today: https://healthyhouseontheblock.com/hire-a-contractor/

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