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Health Effects of Gas Stoves

  I saw a blog on Treehugger that environmental engineering professor Shelly L Miller tweeted a whole rush of scientific papers on the health effects of air emissions from gas stoves, so I had to run right over to her Twitter page and get them for you. Imagine my...

Window Air Conditioner Without Odor?

Question from Bonnie Hi Debra, I have owned Kenmore window ac over the years – no chemical odors. I have a new one and now is 3 months old – still has the new smell chemical. Could you post to ask others if they found one that has less odor. Thank you. Debra’s...

Cloth-covered Ethernet Cable

  Question from Lindsey Hi Debra, Can you tell me if you know of a lead-free Ethernet cable? There are cloth-covered extension can red (links found on your site) & cloth-covered USB but I can’t find any Ethernet cables. Thank you! Debra’s Answer Here’s...

Car Floor Mats Exposure

Question from Catherine Hi Debra, I just arrived in California to attend a weddinga nd my sister lent us a truck she has used in her business, so it’sa little rough. My husband drove my two young daughters to the beach and hiking in it. I finally jumped in it...

How to clean wood kitchen cabinets?

  Question from Colleen Hi Debra, I have original Scheirich wood kitchen cabinets in our kitchen. How do I go about cleaning and fixing water damage on the front of the cabinets below the sink and cleaning grease and greasy fingerprints off them. I don’t...

Smoke in Sunny California Skies

Question from Stephanie Hi Debra, First of all, I love all your emails and personal notes about you and Larry. Now I’m concerned if the fires are affecting you in any way. I know the smoke must be very bad. It is terrible here, by Modesto, and we aren’t even close to...

Toxic-Free Finds at TJ Maxx

I like to save money as much as all the rest of you, so I’m happy to report that I often do find toxic-free items at discount places like Ross Dress for Less, Marshall’s, and TJ Maxx. One of my most favorite pieces of clothing of all time—a 100% boiled wool vest with...

Desk Mat

  Question from Jackie Hi Debra, Hello, I am so tempted to buy this Large Desk Mat from Pottery Barn . I know I shouldn’t because it is made of acrylic. Would you happen to know of something better? Leather is pricey and this is for my 7 year old son who...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.