Wood renew product, do it yourself
Question from KL Hello – I was hoping someone was familiar with this product Pro Shot Industrial Re-Newing. Or does anyone know how to get similar results with another non toxic product or home remedy? Debra’s Answer The ingredients in this product are:...Epoxy In Fish Tnk
Question from David Hi, I want to build a fish tank out of plywood and I would coat the inside of it with an epoxy–one that is used for potable water applications. Once the tank is filled with water, the epoxy will be submerged. Will it off gas? The epoxy is...Petroleum distillate on butcher block
Question from Marlon Sims Hi Debra, I accidentally put a coat of Howard’s Feed-n-Wax Wood Preserver (Beeswax & Orange Oil) on my new butcher block. I didn’t notice that it contains petroleum distillate. How do I remove this from the table top or clean...Organic Physicians Formula makeup
Question from Jane Hello, do you know anything about Physicians Formula new organic makeup line? Is it safe? Here is the list of ingredients for their organic veil: MICA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH*, MAGNESIUM STAERATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, KAOLIN, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL...Bathtub Sealer
Question from Pat Burkett The seal under the bathtub drain gave out and water leaked out. Plumber used plumbers putty as a sealant and I found out that was really bad for me. I need something safer. Any suggestions? Debra’s Answer I asked my husband about this...Plastic
Question from Linda good morning debra, i have had your site on my bookmarks for quite some time now but this is my first interaction. i have been incorporating green approaches into my life for the past 25 years or so also. i was interested in the plastic items...Husband Swims And Smells Like Chlorine
Question from Emmy what can he use so he doesn’t smell like chlorine (for my sake) after he swims? Debra’s Answer Does he shower after swimming? If a plain shower doesn’t remove the smell, have him use an unscented soap that you like. Readers, any...Cleaning Products sold at Restoration Hardware
Question from ABC in Virginia I have just learned they are discontinuing their naturally biodegradable and nontoxic cleaning product line. Does anyone know who the manufacturer of those products is? I am hoping there is another retailer who will sell that product...Watercolor markers revisited
Question from PSG I’ve been investigating water-based markers for use in an Interior Design class since posting here re:same, Jan. 8th. I have discovered Tombow markers in an impressive array of colors, comparable to the Prismacolors the class list specifies. My...
