Natural alternative to bug bombs
Question from Lyn Do you know of a natural alternative to the chemical (Raid) bug bombs for use in a basement? Debra’s Answer I don’t know of a natural “bomb”-type product that will kill all the bugs in your basement. See the Pest Control page...Non-Toxic Furniture Experiences
Question from Greyson I would like some comments from those that have purchased new, non-toxic furniture from various sources such as Furnature. Have your experiences been good? Is it best to stick with used, out-gassed furniture? Some concerns I have are with the...Safe Wood Stain With Color
Question from David Griffith Hi, my daughter has mcs and I wanted to stain her unpainted wood bedroom furniture. I have been able to find clear hemp-based stain (www.hempola.com) but I’m really looking for a color. Any suggestions? Thanks Debra’s Answer...Natural Eye Care
In our consumer-oriented industrial culture, the orientation we are given is to let things break down and then hire an expert or buy a product to fix it. Nature, on the other hand, continuously renews and maintains life forms. And so, following Nature’s...New Couch with smell
Question from Gem I bought a new microfiber covered couch. It is emitting a horrible odor mostly at night. It seems to come in waves sometimes during the day as well. It has foam cushions which I think are causing the smell. Do you think this will go away? What do I...Termite treatment dilemma
Question from Cathi When Terminix was here in April, they squirted Termidor in some holes in the wall where the termites were spotted. Now, the condo association does want to tent the building in a few weeks, and the gas that they will use is Vikane Gas Fumigant...Raw eggs?
Question from CStelzer Your Strawberry Spinach Smoothie sounds good except I wouldn’t think raw eggs are really good for you. your opinion please. Debra’s Answer My husband and I have been eating and drinking raw eggs in various recipes for years and have...Food Grade EVA (wrap-in-mats)
Question from Natalie Just wondering if you have any opinions about “food grade EVA” found in the wrap-in-mats. I bought one for my son for his lunch bag and am now wondering about the inner lining of EVA touching his food. I’m considering purchasing...Installing new hardwood
Question from Dennis Hello, I plan on installing bamboo in my foyer which currently has linoleum. My question is, do I install on top of the linoleum or rip it out. From what I understand, the linoleum and glue have some offgassing, but it is 5 years old so maybe the...
