Why Luxury Home Builds Need More Oversight, Not Less | Ep. 51
When you are planning a luxury home with a substantial budget and a top-tier builder, it is easy to assume you do not need extra quality control. With complex architecture, larger teams, and more movi...
6 Okt 18min
Who Is Actually Checking Your Healthy Home During Construction? | Ep. 50
One critical gap in conventional home construction often gets overlooked: quality control. While your builder focuses on implementation and city inspectors only check minimum code requirements, neith...
29 Sep 21min
The Construction Budget Trap: Allowances | Ep. 49
One word in your construction contract can completely change what you ultimately spend on your home: allowance. An allowance is essentially a placeholder number. And if too many major parts of your p...
15 Sep 13min
The Problem with Spray Foam Insulation | Ep. 48
Few building materials create as much debate as spray foam insulation. It can air seal, insulate, and control vapor extremely well, but it can also create concerns around installation quality, moistu...
8 Sep 23min
How to Avoid Moldy Lumber When Building | Ep. 47
Moldy lumber is one of the most common concerns I hear from homeowners building healthy homes. Some people say mold on framing lumber is harmless, while others want absolutely no visible mold anywhere...
1 Sep 25min
Are Your Architectural Plans Detailed Enough? | Ep. 46
Your architectural plans should do much more than show the layout of your home. If decisions around materials, waterproofing, insulation, mechanical systems, or electrical placement are still being ma...
25 Aug 22min
Greenwashing with Construction and Materials | Ep. 45
Not everything labeled “natural,” “non-toxic,” “recycled,” or “plant-based” is actually a healthier choice for your home. In this episode, I break down how greenwashing shows up in construction and b...
18 Aug 21min
