A Simple Solution to Block Wireless Signals
I love this story, sent to me by a reader. Some residents of San Francisco (where I used to live) were having problems with their wi-fi. It turned out that the interiors of their Victorian and Edwardian-era houses were lined with chicken wire as a base to hold the...Study finds health and environmental risk in building insulation
Press Release – Building Research and Information [Volume 40, Issue 6] United Kingdom Researchers in the United States are calling for a change to the US building codes, following a study showing that the mandatory flame retardants routinely added to foam insulation...Which Wool is Best?
Question from Mandy Hi there, I’m having a lot of difficulty finding some answers to my questions about wool. I’m really hoping that you (or your readers) can help me to find some answers to my questions concerning wool and yarn that is meant to be used...Table Cloth Protector Without Toxics
Question from priya Hi! I was trying to find a table cloth protector which is free of toxin.Any idea where I will be able to find it? Thanks Debra’s Answer Most table cloth protectors are made of soft vinyl, like a shower curtain. I can’t imagine how it...Toxic Free Reed Diffuser
Question from priya I am trying to find a toxic free reed diffuser. Any recommendations on that? Thanks Debra’s Answer When I first read your question, I thought, well wouldn’t all reed diffusers be toxic? But then I did some research and have an answer...Low- or No-Sulfate Shampoos?
Question from adrian Hi, Two questions. I was wondering if anyone knows of any low sulfate or no sulfate shampoos that have clean ingredients? I am using WEN Lavender cleansing conditioner, the ingredients look somewhat OK. Does anyone know about WEN ingredients?...Swiss Diamond Cookware
Question from LT Have you heard of Swiss Diamond Cookware? And I was wondering if you consider this safe cookware? Thanks Debra’s Answer Swiss Diamond Cookware has a non-stick finish made from PTFE that is manufactured without any PFOA. This, according to their...Nontoxic Control for Roof Rats
Question from MCS We recently discovered we have roof rats in our yard. A pest control service installed bait traps in our 6 citrus trees, utilizing bromethalin and brodifacoum. I am highly sensitive to pesticides and suffer numerous neurological symptoms after...Choosing Between Benefit and Exposure
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