Husband and wife duo, Jen and Rusty Stout are co-founders of JS2 Partners Healthy Home Builders in Central Texas.

In this episode they share what makes a healthy home, how to avoid mold problems, what chemicals to avoid and more.

1:54 Introduction 

6:11 What is a Healthy Home 

10:30 How to Improve your Home 

22:35 Air and Vapour Barriers 

27:50 Building Healther Homes 

Connect with Jen and Rusty:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthierhomesbyjs2/ 

Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/HealthierHomes 

Facebook Group & Hashtag: #healthierhomesnation

HEALTHIER HOMES Link tree:
https://www.healthierhomes.com/links 

JS2 Partners Website:
https://www.js2partners.com/

Lisa Beres is a renowned healthy home expert, Baubiologist, accomplished author, professional speaker, and Telly award-winning media personality. She specializes in helping busy individuals eliminate toxins from their homes through simple, practical solutions that improve health. Together with her husband, Ron, she co-founded The Healthy Home Dream Team and an online membership, The Healthy Babes Academy. Lisa is the author of "My Body, My House," a children's book, and co-author of "Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet & Your Health."

Lisa has made notable appearances on national television shows like "Dr. Oz," "The Rachael Ray Show," "TODAY," and others. As an experienced Baubiologist, she focuses on how the built environment affects human and ecological health.

In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses common factors that may contribute to health issues in your home. She provides practical solutions, including tips on identifying and addressing mold problems and suggesting indoor plants that can help improve air quality.

2:30 Introduction 

5:19 Baubiologist 

12:00 Putting your health first 

20:46 Fragrances 

24:00 Mold 

34:11 Portable Air Purifiers 

2 Exclusive Gifts for our listeners from THE HEALTHY HOME DREAM TEAM:
Free Gift #1
Free Gift #2 

Connect with Lisa Beres:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronandlisa/
Website:https://ronandlisa.com/?fbclid=IwAR0HxVvNR6MOqu4TiWzIoIimcJqbx10dOeIFSPSxHEVOkntQ0ySu-hB8kwY
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ronandlisa

Casey compels reasons why solar energy is a remarkable investment opportunity. He discusses the financial advantages, long-term savings, and environmental benefits that make solar power an excellent choice for investors. Join us as we explore the reasons why going solar is not only a wise decision but also a pathway towards a sustainable and profitable future.

0:44 Investing in Stocks 
1:45 Electricity Rates
3:50 Tax Incentives
6:33 Example Project

Solar Part 1: The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy

Solar Part 2:  Environmental Pros and Cons of Solar with Casey Grey

To learn more about installing solar on your home visit: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/s...

It's time to shift how you think about used furniture. Jamie Facciola from Furniturecycle joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the catalyst to launch Furniturecycle, how her lived experience informs her work, and some interesting learnings so far.

Jamie Facciola is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose work on developing local solutions to circular economy challenges has been covered in BBC News, Fast Company, and GreenBiz. Her professional background is in environmental science and corporate environmental management. She is on the Board of the National Upholstery Association, and holds a Master of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at UCSB.

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Business Coach Dominic Rubino joins Casey on the podcast this week. We talk about the things they don't teach you in business school, where to begin, and how to create million dollar systems.

You can hear Dominic at the Profit Tool Belt and CabinetMakerProfitSystem podcasts. He is also the author of Construction Millionaire Secrets. Business Coach, Trainer, Consultant for Construction and Contractors and has appeared as a TED speaker.

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Corey Diamond, Executive Director of Efficiency Canada, joins Casey for a conversation about his background, his work and opportunities for us to influence policy and make a difference!

Corey has more than two decades of experience leading social change organizations focused on engaging people to take action on critical environmental and social issues. He was previously the COO and Partner of global consulting firm, Realized Worth, a company focused on the design and implementation of corporate volunteering and giving programs. Corey also spent 10 years helping to lead Summerhill, a national firm focused on engaging the public on energy efficiency behaviours. Corey volunteers his time on a number of boards and committees. An avid reader, record collector and musician, his greatest passion is hugging trees and travelling the world with his family.

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Ross Elliott joins Casey for an engaging conversation where he shares his experience from 40+ years in the field of green building. Ross was formerly the owner of Homesol, who we use for all of our energy advising, and he is now retired and spends time gathering sap to produce maple syrup.

He shares his experience building and living in a Net Zero home, what's going on during maple syrup season on his 5 acre organic farmstead, 4Syte and the future of indigenous housing.

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Chris Ballard from Passive House Canada joins Casey Grey for an interview on episode 142 of The Conscious Builder Podcast.

We discuss the current climate crisis, the future of new builds and making existing properties more energy efficient, building to the Passive House standard to reduce energy and environmental impact, and what our role as individuals is in supporting this movement.

Chris Ballard has a history of supporting environmental and land use causes, most recently as the Ontario's Minister of Environment and Climate Change implementing the government's plan for a clean environment and a sustainable economy. He also served as the Minister of Housing and the Minister responsible for Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy and Member of the Treasury Board. Chris is a past Executive Director of the 60,000 member Consumers' Association of Canada (Ontario) and a founding board member of the Consumers Council of Canada. His leadership in journalism, communications and public affairs includes terms as President and Board member of the Public Affairs Association of Canada.

Casey joined mortgage broker Chad Robinson on The Practical Broker podcast late last summer. This is a replay from the episode. 

They talk about building homes, renovations and how The Conscious Builder takes a different approach to issues in the construction industry.

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Dan Seguin interviews Casey about high performance homes and the steps it takes to shift to varying degrees of eco-conscious living. They discuss how passive homes compare to a so-called "regular house" and what homeowners can expect with respect to their carbon footprint and future energy bills. 

This interview was originally recorded for the Think Energy Podcast. This is a replay of the episode. 

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Think Energy Podcast: https://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/how-an-eco-conscious-mindset-builds-healthier-homes  

We had so much to cover with Stephen King that he is back for a second episode! Casey and Stephen we talk about the importance of backing up emotional decisions with data driven decisions and the drivers of profits.

Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as President & CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation's largest cloud-based accounting services.

GrowthForce: https://www.growthforce.com/ 

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Casey Grey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week he answers the difference between an air barrier and a vapour barrier.

If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming video!

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Full video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwMC7W7Grg0 

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Casey answers a question from a listener, Larry9441. He asks "Have you used an earth tube in conjunction with your air exchangers to moderate the incoming temperature?"

If you have a question, let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode.

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Full video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyq5Bsx4mFg&t=7s 

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Roger Borland is the founder of Borland Architecture a top-tier studio based in Melbourne, Australia. 

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of high-performance homes and explore how building standards and innovative concepts like Passive House are having a positive impact on the architecture industry in Australia. We also discuss the fascinating benefits of green roofs for the ecosystem and the surprising ways that your unventilated bedroom could be negatively impacting your cognitive abilities and sleep.

2:00 Intro into passive house 

6:45 SIP Advantages

10:00 Australia Building Code vs. Passive House 

21:35 Incorporating well-being into design and function 

30:50 Roger's biggest challenge 

40:00 What is he most excited for 

Gain further Knowledge about Borland Architecture at

http://www.borlandarch.com.au

http://www.borlandarch-workshop.com.au

Instagram: @borlandarchitecture

https://www.facebook.com/borlandarchitecture 

Stephen King, CEO of GrowthForce, joins Casey Grey for an interview this week. They talk about managing cash flow through a time of crisis, date driven decision making, and how people really drive profits. 

Stephen brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help small businesses run better, grow faster and make more money. Regarded as one of the accounting industry's top thought leaders, he's currently serving as President & CEO of GrowthForce, one of the nation's largest cloud-based accounting services.

GrowthForce: https://www.growthforce.com/ 

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This is Casey's presentation on things you can do to improve the performance of your home in renovations at the Virtual SmartNet Sustainability Showcase, an event that usually takes place in Ottawa at Lansdowne Park. He also shares some of the projects we have on the go, including a stone house built in 1860.

The Conscious Builder Website: www.theconsciousbuilder.com 

Full Presentation on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vnaNoglWYE&feature=youtu.be 

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Canada has a car conundrum. Joanna discusses Clean Energy Canada's recent work on the solution to Canada's car conundrum—zero-emission vehicles—and how, with a deliberate approach for drivers and industry, Canadians can both cut pollution and set our auto sector up to compete in the global economy.

Joanna works to develop and advance policy solutions that address climate change while promoting clean growth, with a specific focus on clean transportation. Based in Ottawa, she regularly connects with thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers at the federal level. Before joining Clean Energy Canada, Joanna worked as a management consultant helping businesses identify and manage climate change risks and opportunities. She also practiced as a lawyer advising governments and industry on climate change and energy law.

Shawn Van Dyke joins Casey Grey for an interview.

Shawn Van Dyke is a construction business coach, an international keynote speaker, and author of two books - Profit First for Contractors and The Paperwork Punch List. He works with construction business owners, executives, and managers all over the world and shows them how to stop losing profits and wasting time. Shawn helps contractors get their lives back. He is the founder of the Built to Build Academy™ which creates confident construction business owners through on demand training and coaching programs so you can make more money, stop worrying, and get your life back.

Follow Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnvandyke/ 

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Did you know that 500 million tons of construction and demolition debris is generated annually in the US? Did you know that each year 12.2 million tons of furniture and furnishings end up in landfills?

Those are big numbers! The good news is that the Good Future Design Alliance is developing a solution. Founder, Katie Storey, joins us today for an interview to give us more information. In this conversation we talk about making the shift to a career you love no matter what stage of life you are in, the amount of waste in the design and building industry, the GFDA's mission to reduce waste, and the impacts if we don't change.

Visit the GFDA website: https://www.thegfda.com/

Follow the GFDA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegfda/ 

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Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. Arian Kooger asks "What problems have you encountered using cost plus pricing and how have you handled them?".

If you have a question, let us know in the comments and we will feature it in an upcoming video.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E0ZgizpiRo 

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Casey is back to answer another question from a viewer. This week we are talking about solar panels.

Are solar panels really a green option?

How much energy goes into making them?

If you have a question let us know and we will feature it on an upcoming episode! 

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfVu78s5f0&t=14s

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Martin Thornell is a woodworker and one of the co-owners at the Ottawa City Woodshop, a community woodshop located in downtown Ottawa.

Martin shares ways that you can get into woodworking with minimal costs, talks about the programs for all levels at the Ottawa City Woodshop, and shares how he ended up with OCW coming from a different industry.

We hope this episode inspires you to try woodworking, to check out their programs, or if you're in a different city to check out woodshops in your area!

Ottawa City Woodshop website: https://ottawacitywoodshop.com/

Follow Ottawa City Woodshop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ottcitywood/ 

Visit our website at https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/ 

Steve Brown talks with Casey Grey of The Conscious Builder about mindfulness, finding your why, and how working on yourself makes a difference in your business. 

Casey Grey on The Deliberate, Conscious Effort of Discerning Your Why was originally recorded for the ROI Online Podcast. This is a replay of the interview. 

In this episode with Austin Linney, Casey shares about his journey in the construction business that began in his teenage years and has only excelled. He explains how his interest in building and seeking knowledge from mentors enabled him to know better and establish himself through his business. Listen in to learn the right steps you need to take to create a business-oriented mindset.

Casey joined Austin Linney for the Construct Your Life Podcast. This is a replay from the interview. 

The buildings and infrastructure you see all around you started with a single thought. That thought was communicated to people who then built with skill and hard work. Without that thought, nothing would be created. Just like how those buildings started with a thought, your thoughts and your mindset also play a critical role when it comes to the success of your business.

Your thoughts dictate your actions and behaviour. Without having control over your mindset, you can make poor decisions in critical situations that will affect you, your clients and even how your employees perceive you as their leader. What can you do to gain greater control? That's what we're here to find out in this Construction Genius episode as Casey Grey, founder of The Conscious Builder, shares with us how your mindset can make a difference to the way you manage your employees and your clients.

Casey joined Eric Anderton on this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

Casey Grey shares his story and talks about the building industry, climate change, advances in technology, and what you need to focus on when you are building or renovating a home.

Casey joined Marla Esser Cloos on this episode of the Everyday Green Home Podcast. This is a replay of the interview. 

Casey speaks about the future of our industry, building science, and how to have a positive outlook on life and in business. They also discuss the difference between net-zero homes and passive homes. Additionally, focusing on your mistakes and using those to catapult your career. 

Casey joined Brad Leavitt on this episode of the A Finer Touch Construction Podcast. This is a replay of the interview.

Casey answers some questions from students at Carleton University in Ottawa.

Hobbyist, skateboarder and builder Andrew Szeto is from Ottawa and he builds things with recycled skateboards. He recently built his first structure (an A Frame in Quebec) and put on youtube. To date it's getting close to about 2 million views! Andrew shares where his inspiration came from for this project with Casey. 

The founder of Las Vegas based company, Boxabl, joined Casey for a conversation on why modular is important, what sets Boxabl apart and their path forward.

DISCLAIMER: Content produced by The Conscious Builder Inc. are provided for informational purposes only. The information contained in the videos is intended to give general guidance to simplify residential construction projects. Because tools, products, materials, equipment, techniques, building codes and local regulations are continually changing, The Conscious Builder Inc cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of the information contained therein. Further, The Conscious Builder will not accept any claim for liability related to, but not limited to, omissions, errors, injury, damage or the outcome of any project. It is the responsibility of the viewer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes and regulations for a project. The viewer must always take proper safety precautions and exercise caution when taking on any project. If there are any questions or doubts in regards to the element of a plan, please consult with a licensed professional.

Marla is on a mission to empower you to create healthier, more comfortable homes for your clients and yourself. Simple swaps to green and sustainable actions and products are the way to better homes.

She hosts the Everyday Green Home podcast and manages Everyday Green Home – an online green shop. Her book, Living Green Effortlessly: Simple Choices to a Better Home, a 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award finalist, was published by NAHB BuilderBooks. Marla shares what makes a green home green, why it matters and how to do it – a bit at a time or all at once.

Casey explains why you might have basement moisture issues in a newly built home and how to deal with this issue.

Architect Chris Straka joins Casey for a conversation on how we are changing the way we view our personal spaces and work spaces as circumstances have changed over the past few months.

Chris is the President of VERT plan.design.build and has collaborated on many projects with The Conscious Builder. VERT specializes in the creation of custom homes, provides planning approvals, architectural design and construction management services. 

Chris holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Design from the University of Calgary, which complements his undergraduate degrees in Urban Geography, Education, and Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism. Chris has been a member of the Ontario College of Teachers, and is currently a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Neil Freidberg is the Building Science Manager for OSB Technology at LP Building Solutions. With years of construction experience under his belt, Neil is passionate about ensuring entire building assemblies last as long as possible, not just individual components. In this podcast, we dive into the importance of WUFI as a tool for your construction projects, the process of making OSB and some great product options that LP has to offer. 

2:02  Intro

5:08 What is WUFI

7:08 Examples of building failures 

11:01 Types of Products at LP 

13:18 What is Weather Logic 

22:41 Education and Training 

Learn more about LP Structural Solutions products at http://lpcorp.com/

Instagram: @lp_pros

Brad Leavitt, President and Founder of A Finer Touch Construction - a Scottsdale based luxury residential and commercial builder - joins Casey for an interview about building a brand in the construction industry.

Eric Anderton, host of the Construction Genius podcast, joined Casey Grey this week for our Facebook live interview. 

In this interview from our Facebook live, Casey speaks with Austin Linney about mindset, investing and overcoming addiction.

Austin Linney is a former service industry veteran of 20+ years, turned serial entrepreneur, real estate investor,  mindset and business coach. He is also the host of the weekly podcast, Construct Your Life.

When he's not building businesses, growing his expansive network of who's who in the leading industries, providing massive value each week with his podcast or helping his coaching clients achieve a breakthrough, he can be found training for and competing in Ironman Triathlons across the country. 

Casey Grey interviews Abby Kinney, the co-host of the Upzoned podcast produced by Strong Towns, an international movement dedicated towards making communities across the United States and Canada financially strong and resilient. During her regular work days Abby is an urban design and planning consultant at Gould Evans Studio for City Design in Kansas City, Missouri.

Steven is an expert in the Exterior Home Remodelling Industry. He currently owns and operates Smart Exteriors LLC from his hometown in Kansas City. 

Peter Darlington and Tyler Hermanson join Casey Grey to chat about Peter's home, which is the first home certified under CHBA's Net Zero Renovation Program. 

Arda Erturk is the co-founder and Chief Communications Officer of Roll Scooters and he joins Casey to speak more about the importance of micro-mobility especially in the post-Covid era as an alternative mode of transportation. We discuss the importance of scooters for economic recovery, the sustainability aspect of scooters, and more!

Ashley Marinko and Mark Wille join us from the Illinois Green Alliance Organization, which is a chapter of the United States Green Building Council. We dive into the Green Build House Tour 2020!

Mortgage broker and real estate finance expert Chad Robinson joins Casey for an interview to discuss post-Covid financing and his private investment corporation. 

Mike Kaeding is the CEO of Norhart a company specializing in design build and rental apartments.  Mike hopes to help solve America's housing shortage by transforming the way apartments are built. 

On this episode Mike share's how Norhart is leveraging innovative technologies and efficiencies from other industries to create high-quality, cost-effective projects that are changing the way we build. 

Table of Contents 

2:15 Intro - Why housing is important and how he got here

8:58 Solving the affordable housing problem 

16:00 What is Mike building 

19:00 How do you price housing

24:14 Renovations

26:00 New technology

Show Links:

Visit: https://www.norhart.com/invest/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekaeding/

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/norhart/

• https://www.facebook.com/norhart/

• https://twitter.com/mikekaeding

• https://twitter.com/Norhart

• https://www.instagram.com/norhartlife/

Casey joined Emily Mottram on her podcast, E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily. He talks about creating The Conscious Builder, which is so much more than a building company. As we continue to push the industry forward, our self awareness is critical. Casey talks about living a conscious life, building a better way, and raising everyones awareness. 

Architect Jane Wilson and our client Kim join Casey in a conversation and presentation on our current Net Zero Build. To take a look at the progression of the floor plans and site plan and an update on its current status, you can find the full video on our Youtube channel at The Conscious Builder Inc. 

The Conscious Builder recently celebrated 10 years as a business! Here are the top 3 things I have learned in the first ten years of our construction business.