Is Your House Killing You?

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  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 5.4  (7)

Is Your House Killing You? is a groundbreaking television show that first premiered on Sundance Channel in 2007. The show follows the lives of several families who are struggling with serious health problems as a result of their living environments. Led by a team of experts including Dr. Peter Dingle, Cedric Cheong, and Petra Schulenburg, each episode is designed to highlight the often-overlooked dangers that can exist in any home.

The show is hosted by Dr. Peter Dingle, an environmental scientist and author who has dedicated his life to helping people understand the connection between our environment and our health. Throughout the series, Dr. Dingle shares his extensive knowledge of the ways in which our homes can make us sick, illustrating how everything from poor ventilation to toxic building materials can have serious health consequences.

Cedric Cheong, a building biologist and indoor environmental consultant, also plays a key role in the show. Cheong is an expert in analyzing and eliminating indoor pollutants, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems. Cheong helps the families featured on the show to identify the sources of their health issues, and he provides practical advice on how to improve indoor air quality and minimize the impact of toxic materials on the home environment.

Petra Schulenburg, an interior designer and sustainable building expert, rounds out the trio of experts on the show. Schulenburg is passionate about creating healthy and sustainable living spaces, and she works with the families to redesign their homes in a way that maximizes their health and wellbeing. She provides practical tips and advice on how to make eco-friendly choices when it comes to furniture, finishes, and building materials, ensuring that the families can live in a home environment that supports their overall health and wellbeing.

Each episode of Is Your House Killing You? focuses on a particular family struggling with specific health problems related to their home environment. The show takes a holistic approach to exploring the root causes of these health issues, looking at everything from the home's construction and layout to the products and materials used in the home's interior design. The families are often surprised to learn that seemingly innocuous aspects of their homes, such as their cleaning products or home insulation, may be contributing to their health problems.

Throughout the show, the expert team works tirelessly to diagnose and address the health issues faced by the families, providing practical advice and actionable steps that can be taken to improve their living environments. This may involve everything from installing air filtration systems and improving ventilation to replacing toxic building materials and replacing furniture with healthier, more sustainable options.

One of the key strengths of Is Your House Killing You? is that it takes a complex and often overwhelming topic and breaks it down into easily digestible episodes that are engaging and informative. The show strikes a balance between expert analysis and practical advice, ensuring that viewers come away with a better understanding of how their home can impact their health, and concrete steps they can take to improve their living environment.

Overall, Is Your House Killing You? is a thought-provoking and informative television show that has the potential to change the way viewers think about their homes and their health. It's a must-watch for anyone who cares about their wellbeing and wants to live a healthier, more sustainable life.

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Seasons
The Gammon House
7. The Gammon House
July 14, 2009
Parents-to-be Hanna and Jock are renovating their two bedroom Sydney bungalow. Even before birth, their child has been exposed to hundreds of chemical compounds, many of which could harm their child's health and development.
The Adiguzel-Bekir House
6. The Adiguzel-Bekir House
July 7, 2009
Arzu and Ismail Adiguzel-Bekir live in suburban Melbourne in a vibrant, multi-cultural community. It was important for them when choosing their home three years ago that it have a backyard and room for their young children, Ela, 3 and Taha, 1, to play. However, Arzu, a cancer nurse, worries that her home is a toxic time-bomb for her children.
The Moore House
5. The Moore House
November 14, 2007
In winter Trenna and Steve Moore play with their three young boys in a large family room heated by an un-flued gas heater, but after one son was hospitalized with asthma, they discover several toxic time bombs in their home.
The Edler House
4. The Edler House
June 23, 2009
Bronwyn and Brian Edler chose their home for its tranquil location in the outskirts of Sydney. Surrounded by gum trees in a quiet neighborhood, it seemed the ideal place to raise their two young sons, Nathan, 2, and Sebastian, 9 months. Little do they know the extent of the mold in their house and the insidious effect it is having on their ill health.
The Walton House
3. The Walton House
June 16, 2009
On a whim, ex-army photographer Kevin Walton and his wife Sarah sold their newly self-renovated house in Bristol and told their 8 year-old daughter Joely to pack her bags for a year long road trip across Australia. With a swimming pool and lush tropical surrounds, the home was way beyond anything the Walton's could afford back home. And the whole family lapped up the Australian outdoors lifestyle. But Kevin now feels that the house is killing him!
The Kempler House
2. The Kempler House
June 9, 2009
To an outsider, the Hatfields would appear to be the perfect Queensland family. Suntanned, popular, attractive and outgoing, this busy family is heavily involved in their semi-rural local community. But something is seriously wrong. The Hatfields are very sick.
The Hatfield House
1. The Hatfield House
June 2, 2009
To an outsider, the Hatfields would appear to be the perfect Queensland family. Suntanned, popular, attractive and outgoing, this busy family is heavily involved in their semi-rural local community. But something is seriously wrong. The Hatfields are very sick.
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  • Premiere Date
    June 2, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    5.4  (7)