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The virtues of clay plaster extend into far beyond what originally drew Graeme and I in. I've always loved the smooth, earthy texture and feel of it. It's natural, non-toxic, and chemical free. It's porosity is a nice companion to our breathable Blox. Clays are hygroscopic – they absorb moisture if humidity is high, hold … Continue reading Progress Update: Interior Clay Plaster
Rainy spring: happy new kitchen garden veggies, sad for all the interior work, tools and workers. Dry, dry dry, hot early summer: sad fruit trees, good to dry out inside as we race to get ready for roof. Order roof. Wait. Rain, rain, rain, rain, rain. Then, roof arrives... gets installed... dry, dry, dry, dry. … Continue reading Progress Update: the roof!
Solid surface flooring like polished concrete or wood or stone can be more durable and healthier for indoor air quality. But these are hard surfaces—what if you want something soft or cozy or need sound absorption? The answer is: a good rug! I've come across some really neat rugs that I wanted to share.
On the interior walls I'm using a mix of clay plaster and MO drywall. Anywhere that I'm not using plaster, I could use wallpaper. So, I'm on the hunt for eco-friendly, non-toxic wall coverings and there's actually a lot of options, in both permanent removable categories. Here's some of the brands I've found and what … Continue reading Eco-friendly wallpaper
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