Question from Cindy I have MCS and have been trying to create a better home environment. I also have pain issues and fibromyalgia, so I replaced my worn out comfy chair with a new one. Of course, it bothers me, even after letting it air out on porch for 3 weeks. I...
Question from Dave Hi Debra: I know you’ll love this one: Los Angeles Times: For branding, many places adopt signature scents “Marketing using scent is catching on among retailers, sports stadiums, banks and others that seek to distinguish themselves via...
Direct Action in Response to Heavy Handed Wireless Industry Crackdown on Democracy- Attacking City Ordinances and Cell Phone Labeling Efforts in Maine, Hawaii, and California SAN FRANCISCO – Health advocates from the California Brain Tumor Association and Stop...
Question from Diane Just purchased (on line) 3 tubes of Redmond Earth Paste Natural Toothpaste (peppermint, wintergreen and cinnamon flavors). Package states “no glycerin, no fluoride, from the Earth, no artificial coloring, no foaming agents”....
Question from Debra Hi Debra: Long time follower. I use your website all the time to find things I need. Is there a waffle iron that you know of with a suitable non-toxic non-stick surface? My daughter is at college and she is asking for one so want to do my best to...
Question from Mira Hi Debra, I’m considering asking my condo HOA Board for permission to install wood floors in my 2nd story unit. They would require acoustic insulation so the neighbor living below me doesn’t hear footsteps/noise. There are cork and...
Question from Leslie Hi Debra – am loving your new site! We are having a small crack in our fiberglass shower module repaired. The tech said they do not use acid etching but rather, their own method (miraclemethod.com). He said the only ‘danger’ is when...
Question from Dani I’m looking for a safe mattress. Where I live, it’s difficult to get to a showroom where I can test organic mattresses. The one store I found carries a line of mattresses made by Berkeley Ergonomics. Is anyone familiar with this brand...
Question from Leslie Hi Debra I was looking for something to clean our jetted bathtub. I am concerned about using the tub, because when we bought the house, it was unoccupied for a while before we got here, and I have no idea how (or if) the inner parts had been...
Question from TA We are planning to replace 3 toilets in our home, and this is our first experience with installing toilets. I know that a wax ring, or some alternative, is necessary. I saw some non-wax alternatives online, but upon closer reading, it appears that...