Jul 11, 2022Because Health
Painting and decorating a nursery is one of the best parts of waiting for a little one. Or adding a splash of color when making the transition from nursery to little kid room is also super fun. Whether you’re painting just one accent wall, the entire room, or an...
Jun 23, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
can help an elevate your look, but a lot of polish is made with harmful chemicals. That’s why we updated our nail polish roundup for 2020! While we don’t recommend wearing nail polish every day, these polishes are great for special occasions. All of these...
Jun 18, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
But if your building was built before the 1980s there’s probably a good chance lead paint is somewhere in your home. And lead paint can complicate renovation projects even if it’s under layers of newer paint. But don’t worry! It’s easy to keep...
Jul 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But paint fumes can be overwhelming when painting indoors . Luckily, there are some safer paint options on the market and easy ways to reduce your exposure to paint fumes. Check out some tips below and link in bio for the full article ! ✔️ Look for paint with low...
Jul 19, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re painting your new house, or just giving your home a makeover, the satisfaction of a good paint job is SO real (hello to a new area of the house that is now instagrammable!). However, during the painting process, let’s be real, the paint...
Jul 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
DIY finger paint is a fun, non-toxic way to get creative! Take yogurt (we like nonfat greek yogurt) and divide it into small containers. Then mix some food coloring into each container. That’s all you need to have a fun, easy art project! Just make sure to save some...
Jun 13, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But you might be handling some pretty harsh chemicals. Before you get crafty, make sure to check out our top safety tips on ways to stay safe during DIY projects. Link in bio for more !⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
Jun 10, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Whether you’re inspired by a recent Etsy binge or are a Weekend Warrior who practically lives at Home Depot, DIY projects can be super fun and fulfilling. Before you get started on your next project, we have some tips on what chemicals to avoid, the safety...
May 1, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
UPDATE AUG 21: Walmart has now also agreed to also remove these paint strippers from their stores in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and more. This makes 4 large retailers (Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Sherwin-Williams) who have pledged to remove the dangerous...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
You probably never thought your living room would become a giant playroom filled with kids stuff, but somehow it is. Of course you want your kid’s toys to be educational, fun, and developmentally appropriate toys, but sometimes you just want them to be...
