Question from Dianna Hello. I am moving to Colorado, and I am looking for warm hiking boots that are non-toxic. Any suggestions? Debra's Answer It's been a long time since I've worn hiking boots. Used to wear them all the time when I lived out in a forest in...

Question from joan My daughter just purchased The Amazing Whip-It cleaner and wanted to know if it was safe to use. It claims to be "natural". Debra's Answer All I can do is evaluate the information they give, I don't have any inside information other than what is...

Question from hellokitty Hi Debra! Thank you for the wealth of knowledge you are providing. I am trying to create a safe home for my family and your site and book have been of great value. I want to have the Mexican tile and solid wood floor of my house sanded and...

Question from Margaret I recently bought a new portable washing machine by Haier that has a polypropylene tub. It has an EXTREMELY strong new odor. Over the past 2 weeks I have tried various things trying to remove the smell: Using a 500 W Halogen Construction Lamp to...

Question from Bonnie Centipedes are invading my older home. What can I use? They seem to be multipling every year. Three years ago when I inherited the home I saw several. We were doing some remodeling so we figured they just left after that. No so. Last year quite a...

Question from Debbie Has anyone used Mastic Low to High Velocity Air Duct Sealant by RCD Corp to seal air ducts in attic? The MSDS says it has a pleasant odor and is not a hazardous chemical as defined by OSHA. Debra's Answer Readers? [button...

Question from Murray Hi Debra. Can pesticide vapor move across/through drywall between units in a conjoined block of units? How? (I guess obviously via cracks, pipes, etc.?). However, what about moving across the porous gypsum component of the drywall product?...

Question from deniseo I have made my house as wireless as possible to avoid EMF exposure. I am looking for information about using Ipod's and ereaders. Can wi-fi be disabled in these devices and is that adequate to eliminate exposure. I don't have the ability to...

That's the conclusion of John Seffrin, chief executive of the American Cancer Society. Smoking kills more than half of all smokers, mostly from cancer. Smoking will be the biggest public health disaster in the history of the world. Smoking is still the most important...

Question from Lana What is your stance on California's Proposition 37, The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act? Do you agree that GMO's should be clearly labeled on food product packages? http://www.carighttoknow.org Thank you! Debra's Answer Of...