Question from liza Hi debra, i want to purchase a Kugelhopf Mold but they are either made from something covered with nonstick, or tinned steel or anodized 18 gauge aluminum. which is the safest choice? thanks so much Debra's Answer How about none of the above? One...

Question from Beth I've been perusing your list for under counter water filtration systems. I see that Multipure is not on there, but it is the only company I've seen yet that makes stainless steel housings. Plastic housing on a water filtration system is...

Question from Bluebird Do you have any idea how to remove tape residue which is hardened onto glass or plastic? The masking tape and other tape has been sitting for a few years and it seems welded to the plastic and glass. I tried alcohol but that is only partially...

Question from Hannah Hi Debra, My question is about flame retardants. First of all, is drywall treated with flame retardants? I can't find any info about that. Second, do you know of any information about whether flame retardants are able to be excreted from the body...

Question from lindab Hi Debra, So glad to have found your website. My husband has developed a multiple chemical sensitivity after I started making homemade laundry detergent using Fels Naptha soap. It took awhile to pin it down to that since his symptoms started a...

Question from JC Gandhi We are looking to replace our hardwood floor as we have had 2 leaks in the past year and it has buckeled in several places. We are considering both laminate and engineered hardwood but would like to know if there are any other options. We saw...

Question from Steve I am specifying a wire fence to be used in a kennel. I have learned that PVC coating on fencing is toxic. But I am considering polyester powdercoat. Would it be toxic to dogs if they chew on it? Debra's Answer Polyester powdercoat coating is less...

Question from audrey I cannot go in to shoe stores so I only have two pairs of shoes because I find it very hard to order shoes over the internet/catalog due to sizing and comfort issues. Over the weekend I ordered a pair of shoes from QVC. I spoke to a friend the...

Question from DonnaH Hi Debra, My husband replaced two 6x6 tiles in our hall bath shower using TEC Invision floor and wall adhesive. Later, I looked on your site and saw where you say never use mastic in a shower because of its toxicity. I can't smell any fumes, but...