Designing with Chemical Sensitivities in Mind

Dan Bawden, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co. Most remodeling design projects begin by drafting and prioritizing the homeowner’s wish list. At the top of the list you will typically find more storage, better lighting, updated finishes, etc. However, when a homeowner has Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), the priorities change with indoor air quality and chemical free…

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Healthy Home Design

According to studies and reporting by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we spend a staggering 90 percent of our time indoors. Concentrations of some pollutants are often 2 to 5 times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Most pollutants affecting indoor air quality come from sources inside buildings, although some originate outdoors. In an average…

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Maximize your storage space

Here are some ideas to maximize storage space when remodeling apartments such as condos and co-ops. Kitchen: Open shelving in kitchens or glass cabinet fronts create an illusion of a larger space.Toe kick heaters to eliminate baseboard heat.Peninsula or movable island if there is no room for a permanent island Bathrooms: Shower/tub comb?  Remove the…

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