Reducing Heat Loss Through Windows
Question from sv Hi Debra, We have floor to ceiling, single pane windows in our family room that cause us to lose so much heat in the winter. Do you know anything about honeycomb-cellular shades or is there any kind of film to keep the heat in that you would...Metal smell from steam iron?
Question from Jen Hi Debra, I got a new Black & Decker steam iron (considered Rowenta that you recommended but on Amazon the reviews were just as good). Its very capable and I like using it since I air dry my clothes now because of the bounce-fabric-softener...Cell phone tower on elementary school
Question from Concerned mother We were just informed that a cell phone company will be installing a cell tower on or next to my children’s elementary school. Is there any proven information regarding the dangers that this could impose on our children?...How To Remove Pesticide?
Question from john walker Hi Debra, i suffer from MCS, i figured this out about 3 years ago after being exposed to a newly renovated building my employer moved into down the street from our old building. as each year goes by i find out about new things that flare up...Natural gas leak warning
Last Friday I discovered we had a natural gas leak at our house. I had been suspecting something was wrong. I had been traveling for several months, and when I returned home at the end of July, something wasn’t right. While I felt OK physically, mentally I...Toxic Crib Mattress / Allergen Mattress Encasings
Question from Lisa T. I have read posts on this forum in the past about the toxicity of conventional crib mattresses, and would love to replace our baby’s mattress entirely. However, the steep cost has caused me to ponder alternatives, so I have a couple of...Stevia
Question from Barbara Shuts I have read that the best way to make a liquid stevia, from the green leaf or green powdered leaf,is to steep it in grain alcohol. The alcohol can be reduced by simmering the “brew” until the alcoholic taste evaporates. The...the best, safest windows?
Question from Jess Hi, my condo association is looking to replace windows in our older building. We know we want vinyl free, but we also want very energy efficient, potentially emf-blocking, nice looking windows (we need the kind with the grommets.) I wonder if there...Plastic resin in teeth
Question from Kate Dear Debra, would you please give me your opinion regarding plastic/resin material for the chemically sensitive? Although my question may be a bit out of your area, I’d still be very grateful for your reply and opinion. The resin I’m...
