How Do I Get Rid of Carpenter Ants?
Question from Joy Does anyone have a safe, successful way to get rid of carpenter ants? They are eating my window frame and the framing in the walls. Debra’s Answer Readers, and experience with this? I had carpenter ants in my little cabin in the woods in...Bathroom Caulk
Question from Janice Hi Debra- We had our bathroom gutted and redone about a year and a half ago and had 100% silicone caulk sealing the area where the tub meets the tile. I was very careful about the products used and although the silicone was very stinky for a...Natural Clothing “Exclusive of Decoration” and the Toxicity of Dyes Used on Cotton
Update January, 2020: Read these more recent articles: So Many Chemicals in Clothing More Sources for Non-Toxic Clothing Question from Stacey I am trying to find cheaper, post-baby, all natural clothing to wear, some to exercise in. It’s not easy to find all...Bamboo Click-Lock Flooring
Question from SheriB We are about to lay wood/bamboo flooring in an above ground section of the house that is a cement floor. It connects to other areas of the house that are over a full basement and have wood sub floor. We will need to put down a 6 mil plastic vapor...Brand of Oven/Range that Outgasses the Least?
Question from Angelique Any thoughts about the brand of oven/range combo that would off-gas the least and/or fastest? Debra’s Answer I purchased a new oven/range about five years ago. At that time, outgassing didn’t seem to be much of an issue. I purchased...Eco Wool or Organic Wool for Mattress?
Question from Stacey I need to purchase bedding and am trying to keep costs down. I have bedding from Lifekind (latex mattress), and Shepherds Dream (wool mattress). I am happy with both, and will most likely purchase from whoever offers the best deal. I did just...Concrete Paint and Sealer
Question from Joshua My brother has a project where he simply wants to paint the concrete floor in his bedroom with white/off-white, then color, then a seal/finish. Can you recommend a paint that can be used on concrete? Debra’s Answer Here’s a link where...Waterproof Mattress Pad
Question from Heavens I am in the market to buy a waterproof mattress pad. The first company that came to mind is Naturepedic because I have a couple of their mattresses and they use food grade polyethelene to waterproof them. I just checked your website here and...Affordable, Basic Platform Bed Frames
Question from Stacey I am searching for affordable, basic platform bed frames for my organic mattresses. I came across one that is “formaldehyde free” but uses an “oil based polyurethane” which “takes a few weeks to outgas,”...
