8/22/24 One of the changes we’ve experienced since moving into our new home in the Arizona desert is the switch to an all-electric setup. For most of our lives, we’ve lived in homes where natural gas was an option for everything from heating to cooking. We’ve had gas ranges, furnaces, gas dryers, and even gas…

8/21/24 One of the most fascinating—and beneficial—features of our home is the Energy Recovery Ventilator, or ERV, which I’ve come to think of as the “lungs of the home.” An ERV is designed to constantly breathe fresh air into the house while expelling stale indoor air. What makes it special is that, while it exchanges…

8/20/24 When it comes to healthy home building, most of the articles you’ll find are filled with facts and figures—performance standards, certifications, and energy efficiency data. And while I have a great respect for all of that information, my focus here is different. I want to share what it’s like to actually live in a…

8/19/24 Hi, I’m Kris, and I’m excited to share my journey of living in a healthy home in the beautiful Arizona desert! After years of moving around the Midwest with my husband and our three kids—living in everything from single-family homes to condos and even a loft—we’ve finally settled into something truly unique: a townhome…