Grout Sealer
Question from Mrs. Chris Five years ago,we had a new tile floor installed and used a water-based sealant on the grout. We were told to clean it with trisodium phosphate (which apparently is safe) and reseal it every year or two. It is a huge job (600+ square feet)...Electrical conduit
Question from tthomson We are renovating our house in upstate new york. My husband is an electrician and planned to use PVC pipe. Is this safe? We cannot seem to find an appropriate substitution for a residence. Debra’s Answer PVC pipe is a hard vinyl plastic....VOC paint – baby
Question from singing tomato Hi Debra 🙂 we are moving to a new house in about 2 weeks. The previous tenants will leave in about 2 weeks. We saw the house and it needs painting, we decided to use a no VOC paint but I need something without chemicals. Do you have any...Are KitchenAid and Calphalon cookware nontoxic?
Question from kmilbrett Hello, I know that the Cuisinart Green Gourmet line contains nonstick, nontoxic skillets. Are the KitchenAid and Calphalon anodized aluminum nonstick pans also nontoxic? Thank you. 🙂 Debra’s Answer Anodized aluminum pans are safe....Need alternative to treated framed wall “sole” plates going over concrete floor
Question from jiwaskow Need help with this one! I react to treated wood and even to redwood, so we’re at a loss for what to use at the bottom of our stud walls between the wood studs and the concrete. Code requires treated sill plates or redwood. I can get...well water and neutralizers/softeners
Question from anneh We have lived here for over 30 years and due to highly acidic water we had been adding a cal/mag neutralizer to our water manually. Recently we had a professional unit installed that automatically releases the neutralizer and also back washes...Outdoor Floor
Question from Miemiemuis We have a screened in porch that needs the floor resurfaced. Currently it has a concrete floor with a beige painted, textured surface. The floor gets very wet when it rains, so tiles or anything slippery won’t work. I’m also trying...Best Newer Cars for Sensitive Folks: Please Share Your Experiences
Question from Paul McBride I am commuting a lot and would like to get a newer car (meaning w/i the last 5 years) due to reliability and safety concerns. I drive for four hours twice a week, so comfort is also a concern. The ’98 4Runner I have kills my back on...Baby and New Carpet at Grandparents’ House
Question from AshleyB I have a 7 month old crawling baby. My parents (who we visits at least a couple times a month) recently informed me that they got new carpeting last week. I’m worried about my baby being exposed to all the toxins so I’ve been finding...
