Clear coat and paint for wood furniture
Question from TA Debra, I’m looking for products to finish some wood furniture. Given that the items will be used by my child, I’m looking for things that are safe, durable, and possibly even safe to eat off of (in the case of clear-coating a wood table,...Wool as flame retardant
Question from TA Debra, I’ve read some claims that wool burns at a lower temperature (600 degrees F, as I recall) than the extremely hot temperatures involved in the open flame test that mattresses must pass. So the claim is that the wool isn’t an adequate...pitcher water filter for vacation
Question from PT I am in search of a portable filtering device to take on vacation. I found this Clearly Filtered pitcher and it looks like it has some of the important certifications. What do you think? www.clearlyfiltered.com/test-data Thanks Debra’s Answer I...Formaldehyde-free plywood, other woodworking materials
Question from TA Debra, are you familiar with PureBond formaldehyde-free plywood? It is apparently available at Home Depot, and it is soy-based rather than using the urea formaldehyde. I typically avoid soy (have a bit of a food sensitivity to it and don’t think...help needed-neighbors fumigation
Question from Jenny Help-our neighbors just fumigated their home today. The house is behind us about 50 feet. But never the less on the side of babies room. Their home is entirely tented. I am hoping if we close our windows it will be enough. Do we need to relocate...Ecos Paints
Question from Parn Hi Debra, Do you have any experience with Ecos Paints? I narrow down to two paints that I may get, Natura and Ecos. Do you like one better than the other? I know that Natura had some problem in the past. Is there any other paint that you like beside...Bisphenol A (BPA) Causes 100x More Harm Than Previously Imagined
From Debra Lynn Dadd A new study shows that Bisphenol A—and the “BPA-free” bisphenol replacements are at least 100x more toxic than was previously thought. Research: Bisphenol A (BPA) Causes 100x More Harm Than Previously Imagined Add...100% wool baby mattress
Question from Terry Hi Debra, congratulations on the work that you do to make our environment a safer place. I’m hoping you can give me your opinion. I’ve researched a lot about baby mattresses as we have twins due in 2 weeks. I am leaning towards a 100%...PEVA vs EVA and more!
Question from Wendi Debra, just a note from a newbie in your peanut gallery: I am more-often-than-not challenged in comprehending facts that help me make decisions, yet found your explanation of PEVA vs EVA (in shower curtain liners…) EZ to understand. Thanks for...
