Bathtubs
Question from Christine Stewart We are building a new house. I am agonizing over the bathtub selection. My husband and I would really like a cast iron tub, but they are quite expensive. We have been looking into getting an old one and having it refinished, but...Mice living in car engine chewing up wires
Question from Reenie Does anyone have success in getting mice out of a car engine using a non toxic method? I’ve read about strobe lights, high frequency sound, peppermint/spearmint oil, cedar chips, and wonder if others have tried these methods in getting mice...How do I remove glued-down tack strips under carpet?
Question from Violet56 HELP PLEASE?! I wish to remove the very old, dust laden carpets located in the front stairwell. I lifted up a corner and see that there are wooden tack strips that are glued down VERY VERY tightly. I tried to pry one up and it was absolutely...Poison Ivy
Question from Adica Hi Debra, My boyfriend and I have just moved into a new house, and as my botfriend discovered after mowing the lawn for the first time, it seems there are several poison ivy plants around the house (resulting in three–going on...Ceiling Panels
Question from Mrs. Chris We have a dropped ceiling in our basement and are going to replace the acoustic ceiling panels with something more healthy. We’re not sure what to use. The metal grid framework will accept panels about 2′ x 3′. Any...How can I be safe while flying?
Question from joyinjesus I am planning a trip in about 3 weeks and will be flying for the first time since developing MCS. (First flight for 7 years) It will be within the USA. I am very concerned about all the chemicals in the cabin of the airplane as well as the...Food-Safe Polyurethane Liner
Question from KatherineM I was looking into these really cute reusable sandwich/snack bags (www.lunchskins.com) and their site says the inside is coated with “food-safe polyurethane liner.” Do you think this is really safe/non-toxic? Thank you! Debra’s Answer...Wood Finishes
Question from Alison Denning I used to order”Right On” Crystal Aire, Pace Industries from Jim Nigra (as suggested in Nontoxic and Natural, 1984). I can no longer locate it. Is it still made? If not, what alternative is there? Debra’s Answer I...Clarification About Organic Cotton vs. Non-Organic…Pesticide Residues?
Question from Santa Cruz CA Debra, A while back I was browsing your site looking for information on buying a new bed. At that time, I thought you said that buying organic is good for the planet but made no difference at all in relation to people with MCS, since there...
