8 Principles of a Healthy Home

At Rebuilding Together Baltimore, we believe safe homes and communities are a vital part of a thriving Baltimore. We follow the Eight Principles of Healthy Homes in our home repair work. In addition, we partner with community leaders and residents to identify and implement Community Impact Projects that benefit entire neighborhoods.

The home repairs we do are also structured based on Rebuilding Together's 25 Health and Safety Priorities, which you can read here.

To get a better idea of how these principles get executed in our day-to-day, hover over each one to see a list of repair examples that correlate with each principle.

A leaking roof can cause severe structural damage, and mold.

DRY

Clean homes reduce pest infestation and exposure to contaminants.

CLEAN

Exposure to pests can trigger asthma attacks.

PEST-FREE

Safe homes prevent injuries, such as falls, burns, and poisonings.

SAFE

Exposure to harmful chemicals, such as lead and carbon monoxide are far higher indoors than outside.

CONTAMINANT-FREE

VENTILATED

Access to a good, fresh air supply reduces moisture, ensures air quality, and promotes respiratory health.

Poorly maintained homes are at risk for moisture, pest problems, and injury hazards.

MAINTAINED

Regulated temperature in a home is important for greater health and comfort, as well as better energy efficiency.

THERMALLY CONTROLLED

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We work with community residents to identify beautification needs in or around public spaces

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS