NonToxic Water Based Wood Sealer?
Question from Aimee We have bought a home in the country and the previous owners have let their pets pee all over the carpets, so we are going to pull up the carpets and, so we can move in quickly, we are thinking of sealing the subfloor underneath and then painting...Java Logs Safety for MCS
Question from Cathy DeVoe I have heard that the pressed, environmentally friendly java logs put out less particles and could possibly be used in a wood stove. Does anyone know about this? Debra’s Answer I don’t have any experience with these. Readers? Add...Zinc Ricinoleate in Deodorant
Question from 02138Jeff Hi Debra, Great site! Thank you and your community for all the excellent insight and advice! I’m hoping you can help me with a question I have regarding natural deodorants. I gave up using deodorants containing aluminum several years ago...Blackout on Window Shade
Question from KJ Nowadays, most of the window shades have acrylic foam lining to block out the sun. It is hard to find just cotton shade with extra lining. I have looked at some at Country Curtains. What do you think about these lining? Also, when cotton/polyester...Flooring Options
Question from HEG Debra, I was wondering whether you think carpet is more or less toxic than laminate (pergo) flooring? we are having a hard time finding suitable wood or tile and if we have to settle I am curious which you think would be a less bad option. Thank you....Coir fiber baby mattresses?
Question from Erna Gregory Here’s my question: Is this a completely safe, nontoxic alternative to a 100% organic wool mattress? www.colgatekids.com website says: Thanks, Erna Debra’s Answer Coir is coconut fibers held together with latex. Many babies are...Question about refrigerator water lines
Question from heather Hi Debra, With all the new things we know about plastics, do you know what the water lines used to dispense water from our refrigerators are made out of? I think about water sitting in the lines overnight or for long periods during the day, and...Flat Tummy?
Question from Christy G. How do you suppose we women could rid ourselves of this little bit of flab? I am 5’2″ and weigh in at about 140lbs. Most of that weight is in my thighs and tummy. I am 23 years old. I love the book, Eat fat Lose fat, and have...Tagless Garments For Adults
Question from Mary Marston It’s getting difficult to avoid tagless garments for adults. Is tagless categorically bad stuff, or does it depend on the ink used, the sensitivity of the wearer, etc.? If you don’t have an obvious allergic reaction to the ink,...
