Drywall danger?
Question from LC I’m looking for information on drywall compound or what contracters call “mud”. I had a few home improvements done – hardwood put on the stairs (sealed with Polyureseal BP, a very low VOC poly applied off-site several weeks ago...Love the site
Question from christie Hi Debra- I just wanted to say that I love this site. My mother in law sent it to us since me and my husband are trying to get off white sugar and lose some weight. We are also trying to get our children off the “high fructose corn...Hazard Warning on Home Cleaners from SF Chronicle
TweetQuestion from Deborah Debra’s Answer Add...Safe lawn care: Cinch bugs; Fertilizer
Question from Jeff I have a question that I’m hoping you can help me with. Recently, I was told that the brown (dead) patches in my lawn (in Florida) are caused by “cinch bugs” . And that the cinch bugs will eventually kill the whole lawn if I...How to Repel Spiders, Crickets and Grasshoppers
Question from Dana We just moved into a new area and it feels as if we’re experiencing a plague of spiders(inside), crickets (inside) and grasshoppers (outside, sometimes inside!). Ok, an overexageration but I am seeking advice on ridding our lives of these...Brain Tumor- Need Alternatives
Question from kw We are looking for alternatives to stop brain tumor growth- specifically oligastrocytoma or mixed glioma tumor. Have heard of omega-3s and acupunture. Any other suggestions? How do we go about finding a legitimate naturopath? Debra’s Answer...Carpet Mishap
Question from Mike George As someone with minor to medium chemical sensitivities, I have been diligent about my avoidance of certain chmicals. However, a party guest that stayed over had a late-evening accident with red wine while we were asleep. The guest found a...Safe for dishwasher seals?
Question from Kay I’ve been using a 1 to 1 mix of borax & washing soda in our dishwasher, my husband is concerned that it might eat the seals in the washer. Is there any info. about this? I’d appreciate any info. Also does using this mixture void...Colored Glass
Update February, 2020: Is There Lead In Glassware? Question from TL I want to buy some Anchor Hocking glass plates and bowls. I would like to buy either the blue or green glass dishes. Is colored glass as safe as clear glass? Thanks Debra’s Answer...
