Two months ago, where I live on the Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia, we experienced 3 days of wet Melbourne pouring rain, amplified. Not only was I sick from outdoor moulds but I knew the house was getting wet, if not water damaged: We were lucky, After Geelong's (apparent) one-in-one hundred storm, our house took in water while only at slab, hardwood frame and roof stage. A … [Read more...] about We Wrapped our House in Plastic
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Come Shopping with us at Reece Plumbing for Low Allergenic Products
A few weeks ago we chose most of our bathroom fittings. I didn't think it would be an issue, finding products suitable for people with immune disfunction where their health is impacted on by sensitivities to certain chemicals, seeing most products are made from inert materials such as porcelain, ceramic and stainless steal. But I was wrong: Access to Buildings and Services is … [Read more...] about Come Shopping with us at Reece Plumbing for Low Allergenic Products
KLM Plumbing
Meet Kale, our plumber for the project Build an Eco-Friendly, Allergy-free House. Kale has his own business, KLM Plumbing, based in the Bellarine/Surf Coast region of Victoria, Australia. (Sorry, my global friends, I don't think he can make it out your way across all those oceans to install your plumbing. But I do have some tips on how to find a plumber or tradesperson who is … [Read more...] about KLM Plumbing
Building Products/Tradespeople Reviews
Hey there! Just a short post to let you know that all the services and building products I use that work out for me and don't impact on my health will be reviewed on this blog. So far, I've had some positive experiences with tradespeople and businesses that I'm so grateful for that I feel it's only right to pass their names and details on. There's my wonderful, thoughtful … [Read more...] about Building Products/Tradespeople Reviews
How Long Does it Take to Create a Safe Home?
Definition of 'Safe': 1. [ predic. ] protected from or not exposed to danger or risk; not likely to be harmed or lost. 2. not likely to cause or lead to harm or injury; not involving danger or risk. To build a safe home for someone who is so sensitive to chemicals that they are having trouble living comfortably without pain can be an enormous task. I know this because I've … [Read more...] about How Long Does it Take to Create a Safe Home?