Odor in New Washing Machine
Question from Margaret I recently bought a new portable washing machine by Haier that has a polypropylene tub. It has an EXTREMELY strong new odor. Over the past 2 weeks I have tried various things trying to remove the smell: Using a 500 W Halogen Construction Lamp to...Nontoxic Centipede Control
Question from Bonnie Centipedes are invading my older home. What can I use? They seem to be multipling every year. Three years ago when I inherited the home I saw several. We were doing some remodeling so we figured they just left after that. No so. Last year quite a...Low VOC Sealant for Air Ducts
Question from Debbie Has anyone used Mastic Low to High Velocity Air Duct Sealant by RCD Corp to seal air ducts in attic? The MSDS says it has a pleasant odor and is not a hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA. Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Can Pesticide Vapor Move Through Walls?
Question from Murray Hi Debra. Can pesticide vapor move across/through drywall between units in a conjoined block of units? How? (I guess obviously via cracks, pipes, etc.?). However, what about moving across the porous gypsum component of the drywall product?...Smoking Will Kill Up To A Billion People Worldwide This Century
That’s the conclusion of John Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society. Smoking kills more than half of all smokers, mostly from cancer. Smoking will be the biggest public health disaster in the history of the world. Smoking is still the most...Wireless-free listening and reading devices?
Question from deniseo I have made my house as wireless as possible to avoid EMF exposure. I am looking for information about using Ipod’s and ereaders. Can wi-fi be disabled in these devices and is that adequate to eliminate exposure. I don’t have the...The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act
Question from Lana What is your stance on California’s Proposition 37, The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act? Do you agree that GMO’s should be clearly labeled on food product packages? CARightToKnow: Coupons, Cash Back & Online...Brand New Apartment Is Making Me Sick
Question from B Kyser Hello I was reading the advice you had for the New Apartment question from another person. My question is what can I do if I have already moved into this brand new apartment complex and at first it didnt bother me, a week or so, but we were busy...Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioning
Question from HEGS We have purchased an old home without any ducts, that is heated with radiators. We are interested in installing central air conditioning and I just learned about ductless mini-split air conditioning, which is a less expensive way to install air...
