Tar Foundation Coating – Alternative
Question from Hope Fox We are doing renovation work on our old house in order to improve a wet basement (we want to get rid of an environment where mold can grow!). Our contractor has submitted a proposal that would surface repair any major foundation cracks, apply a...Green Earth Frying Pan
Question from Rubys Mom What do you think of The 10″ Green Earth Frying Pan by Ozeri, with Smooth Ceramic Non-Stick Coating (100% PTFE and PFOA Free) ? Debra’s Answer The descrtption sounds good, but I’ve never actually seen one. Readers, any...Spreading the Non-Toxic Word
Question from JAD I was told that I was Chemical Sensitive in 1993. I crashed when my husband painted the cedar on our Mi home with oil based stain while I was out for the day in 2008. After a few months I decided I needed to find help. I Googled “How to Cure MCS” and...Magnetized Water
Question from vlavianos Does anyone know about the safety of magnetized water? My daughter has interstitial cistitis and apparently drinking magnetized water could be helpful. Thank you. Debra’s Answer I know of no negative health effects. Add...Water Bottles….AGAIN
Question from EMC So I’m using glass as much as possible. But I have kids who run around outside a lot and wanted to know if its better to use the stainless steel versions like Kleen Kanteen or a BPA free plastic for these outdoor periods? I assume that the...Slip Cover To Contain Fumes
Question from samsam Hi Debra, I was wondering if putting a couple of cotton slipcovers on a normal sofa is effective in containing the fumes? I can’t find any non toxic sofas on the east coast (of Cananda or the US.) Is there a normal brand that is less toxic?...Soy Cushions and Flame Resistant Drapes
Question from Donna L Hi Debra, I’m doing a little redecorating and have two questions. Many sofas now contain soy in the cushions. I know soy when ingested is considered an endocrine disrupter, but what about if inhaled? Can soy even offgas if it’s in a...Is anyone familiar with Dri-Out for Termites?
Question from Gigi Is anyone familiar with Dri-Out for Termites? I have looked at Tim-bor, however, I was told that I would also need a soil treatment. Is Dri-Out as non-toxic/safe as the manufacturers say? It is a dry micron size desiccant powder that clings to the...Kid’s furniture
Question from allyv Hi Debra, I’m searching for a rocking chair or comfy reading chair for my 2 1/2 year old. We already have a pottery barn kids hybrid anywhere chair which she loves but I recently found out the foam contents of that chair is polyurethane along...
