When you have a set budget for your new home or renovation, it can seem impossible to also include sustainable and healthy design features. I get how expensive
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If you've wondered about the health factor of your furniture and bedding, you're not alone. I get this question all the time. I've also asked myself this question
If you've wondered about the health factor of your furniture and bedding, you're not alone. I get this question all the time. I've also asked myself this question
I spend a lot of time talking about the non-negotiables when it comes to building or renovating a healthy, high performance home. Things like orientation, air tightness, insulation,
I’d like to say that the Barn project is officially done. (it’s not really - there are minor things to be done, but it's close enough!) We moved
Stressed about getting your home’s design wrong? Here’s how to get it right. I hear a lot of worries from clients building their forever homes. The most common
If you’ve ever wondered what “sustainable and healthy home design” really means, you’re not alone. These terms can be confusing, partly because they mean different things to different
For the past few weeks, I’ve been behind the scenes working away at getting ‘The Barn’ House Plans ready (they’re now available to purchase!), and part of the
Things are wrapping up on The Barn project, and we just had our final Energy Star inspection! In case you’re not familiar, Energy Star is a government-backed program
I see a lot of stunning home images on social media. And the images always stop me in my tracks because, well, they’re beautiful. And like everyone else,
Things are starting to take shape at ‘The Barn’! The house is fully framed and sealed up, and now plumbing, heating, and electrical are being installed. It’s been
If you’re building or renovating a home and aiming for it to be healthy, sustainable, and efficient, you’ve probably come across the terms "air barrier" and "vapor barrier"
Building or renovating a home is an exciting opportunity to create a space that reflects your values. And if you’re reading this, sustainability is probably one of those
Construction is underway and a lot has happened so far on our 'Barn' project. I have a lot to catch you up on :) If you want a
Well I should probably start off by saying that everything feels too expensive these days. Inflation has us all in sticker shock on a daily basis, and home
There's no way around it. Building a house is incredibly expensive these days. It’s so hard to wrap our heads around it because it happened so fast.
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