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10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

March 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border… 

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How to Prepare Your Home for Melting Snow

March 16, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

How to Prepare Your Home for Melting Snow

Water is always eager to make its way into our living spaces. One crack is all that is needed to cause a serious problem in any indoor environment. As Spring approaches and snow melts, homeowners should be aware of vulnerable areas such as rooftops, windows, and other possible ports of entry. Home inspectors Nick Gromicko… 

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Health Hazards of Glyphosate

January 15, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 36 Comments

Health Hazards of Glyphosate

Most of our soy and corn crops are Roundup Ready, but are we? What are the hidden health hazards of glyphosate, the primary ingredient used in Roundup? What is Roundup ready? Crops like corn and soy are genetically modified to be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate. This means the plant will live when sprayed with… 

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Thermal Imaging to Detect Water Damage

August 27, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 9 Comments

Thermal Imaging to Detect Water Damage

Thermal imaging is a technology that aids in the detection of hidden moisture behind walls, ceilings and floors. It also helps diagnose a variety of other home-performance problems such as missing insulation, air leaks or thermal bridges. Used by the military for surveillance purposes for many years, thermography has also been used by firefighters,  airport… 

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DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

June 27, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe

Homemade powdered laundry soap works great with warm and hot loads of laundry, but what about cold loads? You have two options. Blend 1 tablespoon of powder with warm water and dissolve ahead of time, or make this DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe for use in all temperatures. (Find my powdered recipe here.)   Both… 

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Probiotic Raspberry Lemonade

May 21, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 16 Comments

Probiotic Raspberry Lemonade

This raspberry lemonade is perfect for summer. Not only is it delicious, it offers a nice probiotic boost. Made with homemade whey or water kefir grains this drink nourishes and refreshes. Andrea Fabry Raspberry Lemonade – Water Kefir MethodRaspberry Lemonade – Whey MethodRaspberry Lemonade Gelatin Save Recipe Print Recipe My Recipes My Lists My Calendar… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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