Clay Plaster walls
Question from Margaret I have checked with the companies that sell clay plaster and they tell me kaolin clay is one of the ingredients. Since kaolin clay is somewhat radioactive, wouldn’t covering the walls of my home with it be ill advised? Or is it such a tiny...Organic Tapioca Syrup and Evaporated Cane Juice?
Question from Tammy Debra, I try to avoid giving my 3 year old daughter candy but of course family like to give her candy and junk anyway. I hate that because they really don’t have a clue how bad most of that stuff is for kids or anyone for that matter. Anyhow,...A homemade alternative to Scotchguard?
Question from Diana S. My husband and are are going to reupholster our dining room chairs, and since we have 2 kids under the age of 4, we’d like to pretreat the fabric to make it more stain repellent. I don’t like the idea of a chemical fabric protector...Preventing Algae Growth in Wading Pools
Question from Denise Brill What is the best (safest) method for preventing algae growth in children’s wading pools at home? I’d prefer not to have to drain the pool after each use since it’s an 8 foot diameter pool that holds over 400 gallons of...Eco Friendly House Cleaning Companies
Question from bev Rockey I would like to have someone come and clean my home using safe products. I have searched the phone book but no luck. Do you know or anyone ? I live in Ohio close to Columbus east suburbs . Debra’s Answer Add...Solar roof tiles
Question from Karen Hello, my name is Karen. My husband and I own a roofing company in Tampa, Florida. I am interested in learning more about solar tile roofs. I had heard of a community in Arizona that had solar tile roofs. I would be excited to provide solar tile...can visions cookware and pyrex shatter while cooking?
Question from Kat Hi, I had been tempted to get some of the clear cookware, but now I’ve heard some complaints about the “glass” cookware exploding? And that was the reason why the Visions cookware was originally discontinued? I also heard that Pyrex...Safety of ant baits?
Question from Albert Hi Debra, I recently moved into an apartment and am finding ants in the bathroom. By keeping the tub as dry as possible and using peppermint oil profusely, I am keeping the population down to just a few a day so it isn’t a big problem yet,...A 2nd Question About Affodable Laundry Detergent…
Question from Janel Tenerelli Hi Again, Thank you for your answer and other readers responses about affordable laundry detergent! I came across a new detergent and would like your input here…Arm & Hammer Essentials Detergent. The ingredients listed on the...
