The Holistic Homes Podcast

May 08 2024 1

Welcome to The Holistic Homes Podcast, the place for homeowners who are considering a new build or renovation and are ready to take the power of their home’s health into their own hands. Building failures are happening everyday, Yes! even in new construction. I don’t want that for you, so I’m here as your holistic construction resource to guide you thru it all. I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor and holistic construction consultant. Everyday I hear stories about people moving into their dream home, only to realize months later that faulty construction is negatively effecting their health. This situation breaks my heart and I believe in empowering people to speak up in every step of the process. This podcast is where real, confident and stress free healthy home building begins! Best of all, you don’t have to learn how to be contractor to effectively communicate your healthy home vision to your contractor or design team. I’ll show you how! Join us as we chat about everything from mold prevention to the effects of different lighting on your health. What should you be asking your contractor? What's the best performing building materials? and how to spot red flags during construction? We’re walking through it all together. So whether you're interested in understanding the health risks in modern builds, creating a healthy bathroom, or finding the right contractor for your holistic home build, I’ve got you covered. It's time to create a safe and healthy home that aligns with your vision. Tune in to the Holistic Homes Podcast and start your journey towards your dream healthy home.

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S1E9. Installing New Windows? Here’s What You Need to Consider

May 08 2024 25 mins

Windows are a uniquely vulnerable spot in your home. Essentially, you’ve got a stable structure with holes in the middle to let in light. So as you can imagine, all sorts of problems can present themselves if your windows aren’t constructed properly. It’s incredibly important that your windows are properly constructed to protect against water damage!Before you can make any bi

S1E8. A Home Inspection Checklist with Holistic Realtor, Tori McGee

May 01 2024 42 mins

“The housing market is crazy, can I skip the inspection?” I hear this all the time. And truth be told, I’ve skipped the home inspection before. But I would NOT suggest doing this (you’ll have to tune into the episode to find out why I did).Today, I’m joined by Tori McGee, a holistic realtor based in Atlanta, Georgia. This episode was so fun to record. We dove into the nit

S1E7. Should You Get an ERMI Test? Navigating Proper Mold Testing with PJ Harlow

Apr 24 2024 54 mins

I’ve seen people rip their homes down to the studs in an effort to get rid of mold. And the worst part is, sometimes they do all of that and they still don’t find what they’re looking for. So today, you’re in for a treat because my friend PJ Harlow, owner and CEO of PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc. is joining us.PJ Harlow Wellness, Inc is a virtual, IICRC-certified consulting firm

S1E6: Healthy Home Renovation on a Budget

Apr 17 2024 20 mins

How do you come up with a figure for your renovation budget? I know allocating funds can feel really stressful when you’re being thrown so many options. So in today’s episode, I’m giving you a bird’s eye view of the budgeting decisions I would urge you to make.At the end of the day, we want to use the renovation process as a way to avoid bigger headaches down the line. It m

S1E5: How to Build Airtight Right Through Passive Home Building with Casey Grey | The Conscious Builder

Apr 10 2024 41 mins

What does a passive home look like? Well, imagine a home that is completely energy efficient without breaking the bank. Today’s guest, Casey Grey, is the founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder.Casey began passive home building after the birth of his first child. Knowing he wanted to leave the world better than he came into it, he too

S1E4: How to Find a Building Contractor and Get them on Board with Building a Healthy Home

Apr 03 2024 19 mins

How can you have a productive conversation with contractors? A lot of people will shy away from really digging in with their contractors because they get intimidated by all the jargon. But it’s a really important first step to getting that healthy home you dream of!So today, I’m laying out exactly how you can approach these conversations. We’re even breaking down what it mean

S1E3: How to Avoid Mold in Your Home with Mold Inspector, Anna Branch

Mar 27 2024 35 mins

One of the biggest misconceptions about mold is that your house needs to experience a massive flood to be at risk. In reality, mold can grow and thrive with minor leaks and excessive humidity. But how do you know when it's time to call an inspector? And what precautions can you take to make sure you don't have to go through the nightmare of chasing mold down to the studs of your ho

S1E2: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Here Are 3 Hidden Ways Your Home Could Negatively Affect Your Health

Mar 27 2024 10 mins

Is your home making you sick? Of course, when it comes to illness, the walls of our home are not usually the first place we look to find the offender. That’s why today, i’m laying out the three biggest ways your home could be making you sick.It’s important to look at your home from a bird’s eye point of view. The first, and perhaps most obvious, is water damage. Water damag

S1E1: What Does It Mean to Build or Renovate a Holistic Home?

Mar 27 2024 15 mins

Holistic home construction is not the norm. Traditional home construction is what you see being built all around you. Unfortunately, many home builders and renovators don’t know how to talk to their contractors, what to ask, and how to assert their needs. So what does holistic home construction even mean?The most important thing to understand is that your definition of a holistic

Welcome to The Holistic Homes Podcast!

Mar 18 2024 1 mins

Here's a sneak peak at what to expect from The Holistic Homes Podcast each week! I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor and holistic construction consultant.You're in the right place if you're a homeowner considering a new build or renovation. Join us every Wednesday for guest expert conversations and quick, actionable tips from me. Together, we're going