Living Near Golf Course
Question from Jonathan Hi Debra, I found your site to be a wonderful source of information, and was hoping you might be able to help me with a question or two. I am considering buying a country home, in Upstate New York. It is across the street from a golf course....Blocking /sealing Disintegrating Foam in Van Ceiling & Auto Air Filter
Question from Patricia Thomson Hi Debra, I recently was given a different vehicle to drive at work a 2005 Chevrolet Express Van. There is a disintegrating layer of foam on the ceiling of the front seat covered by a thin layer of cloth. The cloth had departed from the...Wire Shelving for Closet
Question from Nancy Carew Hi Debra, We are building a new house and I have multiple chemical sensitivities. I have a question about closet shelving. I believe you suggested wire shelving to someone else who wrote in. I read about Rubbermaid wire shelving and it says...What to Ask When a Label Says “Made in USA”
One way to find products that contain fewer toxic chemicals is to look for products “Made in USA.” While some foreign products can be less toxic than those made in the USA (particularly some products from Europe and especially from Germany), many many...Saatva Mattress
Question from Jamie Smith Hi Debra, I am looking for an organic mattress. I have never heard of this brand but it claims to be organic. From what you know, does this seem legit? Thank you so much for all you do!! http://www.saatvamattress.com/saatva-mattress.html...Car Seat Cushions Toxic Free
Question from Beth Kant Hi Debra, Cannot find car seat cushions to sit on that are organic and toxic free any help finding or making what materials to use. Help. Debra’s Answer Well, I found one online pretty easily: 100% Natural Latex Seat cushion with Organic...Experiences with LED Lighting Ballasts and Sound
Question from Angelique Hi Debra, Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with LED lighting ballasts and sounds? We are remodeling our kitchen and replacing the old fluorescent lighting ballasts. We thought of switching to LED lighting. My husband brought home...Home Security Systems
Question from TA Hi Debra, Hi Debra, I’m wondering if you have any advice about home security. I’ve wanted to avoid the wireless systems (though we do have wireless internet which I turn off at night, though I’d like an alternative to the wireless...60 Minutes Finds Formaldehyde in Lumber Liquidators’ Laminate Flooring
I’ve been writing about not using laminate flooring for years. Now 60 Minutes has verified that laminate flooring contains amounts of toxic formaldehyde that may not meet health and safety standards. Watch 60 minutes video and read...
