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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
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Category Archives: Low-Tox House
Building a House for MCS Book in Print
Last night I approved the proof of our book in print, and it is available on CreateSpace & Amazon! To purchase, go to the link and fill out your information, and they will send the book directly to you. https://www.createspace.com/6719437?ref=1147694&utm_id=6026 … Continue reading
Another Test: One Tiny Spot of Condensation (Frost)
Thursday it was approximately -1 degree Fahrenheit outside (with bad wind chill). COLD!!! We didn’t do the whole measuring thing (temps & humidity), but Steve did reach his hand through the wall insulation to feel the siding. He found one … Continue reading
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No Condensation, No Mold in our Metal Sided Walls
Giving it away 1st this time. 🙂 There is no condensation in our walls nor any mold. Whew. Extremely happy & thankful. The first test (The Secret Life of Wall Humidity) went well, but the temperature at the siding inside … Continue reading
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5 Ideas for Evaluating Environment (for MCS)
MCS can be so confusing, especially if one also has biotoxin illness &/or Lyme. An MCS reaction to perfumes or pesticides is usually immediate and easy to figure out. Other chemicals can be more tricky. For one reason, they may … Continue reading
The Secret Life of Wall Humidity
Not to KEEP bringing it up, but if you’ve new to my site, this is regarding “the controversy.” (You can read other people’s comments and my comments below her review.) It IS good that I learned some risks so that … Continue reading
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What Would I Do Different With the House?
I keep forgetting to mention one thing I would have done differently with the house, if we had thought to make it happen: I would have added an electrical outlet in the floor of the kitchen (near the table) for … Continue reading
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Ninth Month in the Low-Tox House
I am reaching energy levels of 50% of normal. This is amazing. I have not had this much energy since 2008. This means I can be up and cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, homeschooling, etc. for about 4 hours a day, … Continue reading
Response to Negative Review of our Book
So, I would not normally respond to a negative review, but in this case we are talking science, not subjective opinions. People are hurting & suffering from mold/biotoxin illness, & they need to know the true science about mold. Here … Continue reading
Note to Readers & Favor to Ask
So, I found an error in our book (Building a House for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). In the section on siding, roof, & ceiling, I accidentally wrote “…no thermal breaks will make the difference” when I really meant, “…no thermal bridges … Continue reading
