Safe Interior Doors
Question from Ronda Hi Debra – What should I look for when purchasing interior doors? One door for the garage will be solid, but the other interior doors all will be hollow. I’m nervous that I might get some MDF type door. Thanks for all of your help!...Aero Garden
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Friends I have noticed a ton of adds for the Aero Garden . Any idea how safe it is to eat those herbs and veggies? I worry about anything that grows without dirt but I spend a fortune on organic herbs etc and it looked like a neat idea....Bisphenol-A in Other Household Plastics
Question from Colleen Is this a problem in other commonly plastic kitchen/bathroom products? I’m looking at our plastic Mr. Coffee maker and electric tea kettle which DH got for me after I burned up 2 on the stove. Thanks Debra’s Answer Bisphenol-A is only...Wallpaper Woes
Question from Samantha Dear Debra, My husband and I are in the process of renovating our bedroom. I really wanted a feature wall to “feature” a damask-style wallpaper. I was distressed to discover that the wallpaper I fell in love with, and based the whole...Bon Ami
Question from Bev Debra, I went to my local health food store and ask if they carried Bon Ami . The lady that was at the customer service said they didn’t carry it because it wasn’t a healthy product. she said Mrs. Meyers is a better one to use. Do you...Smoke damage
Question from Laura Do you have any suggestions for non-chemical treatment for smoke damage from a house fire? Lots of fresh air and vacuuming have helped but I’m still definitely breathing smoky air. Debra’s Answer AT HOME WITH DEBRA: Removing Smoke from...Plastic Packaging
Question from EF I have recently began attempting to convert to all natural products for my home as well as my personal hygiene. It really bothers me that everything is packaged in plastics. I was wondering if there are any alternatives and if you purchase your dish...Low or No VOC carpet
Question from VRL Debra, We are moving into a new home and need to replace all the carpet and padding in the upstairs portion of the house. What are the low or no VOC alternatives? Where do we find them? Are they more expensive than standard carpeting? Thank you....Natural Acne Treatment?
Question from Terry My daughter recently returned from Iraq with blemishes on her once beautiful, flawless skin. I made her some exfoliant with baking soda and sea salt but it didn’t help. She said most of the women who return from the middle east end up with...
