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Bug Problems
Question from dd I have a severe ant and roach problem and I want to know which things are the best to use, so I can get rid of them for good. Thanks a lot. Debra's Answer This question is completely answered in the pest control chapter of my book Home Safe Home....
Internet Cable Under My Bed
Question from HEG Hi Debra and readers, I don't use wifi, but I do have an internet cable that runs under my bed to my computer on the other side of the room from the cable/internet connection. Therefore, it is probably about 2-3 feet from my head when I sleep. I was...
Help! How to get rid of Raid!
Question from lohrn4 My husband KNOWS I am against using chemical poisons anywhere in or near my home, so he hides the RAID. About a week ago it finally started raining (nonstop) in sunny California and the ants started pouring in. This morning, before I got up, he...
Bonide systemic house plant insect control
Question from revkwd What can you tell me about the safety of this product? I have a new puppy and am also green and concerned about anything toxic. Thanks in advance for any help. Rev kwd Debra's Answer What you want to do to find out the safety of this product is...
Bedbugs
Question from TZ With the recent epidemic of bedbugs that is spreading across this country, I was wondering if any knows of a non-toxic way to get rid of them. Debra's Answer There is a product made from cedar oil at the Cedar Oil Store that will KILL bedbugs. It's...
Washer And Dryer Recommendation For Chemically Sensitive
Question from vibranthealth I have severe mcs and mold sensitivity. I recall reading that front load washers can have a mold problem. Is there a specific brand/model of washer and dryer that anyone would recommend for me? Many thanks! Debra's Answer Readers? [button...
New Study Finds Toxic Chemicals in Home Improvement Products
HealthyStuff.org tested over 3,300 home improvement products. Here's a summary of what they found: Heavy metals and other additives are commonly found in residential flooring and wallpaper. These chemicals include lead, cadmium, flame retardants, tin compounds and...
Green Building Supply
Listen to my interview with Joel Hirshberg, Co-founder and President of Green Building Supply Natural and nontoxic interior decorating products--flooring, finishes, carpeting, and furniture--sold by a knowledgeable staff with almost two decades of experience. All...
Green & Black’s Chocolates
Intense, dark organic chocolate bars imported from England, with wonderful additions like hazelnuts and currants, organic butterscotch, organic crystallized ginger, and more. Also a 70% cocoa bittersweet and a milk chocolate. Sweetened with organic raw cane sugar....
Grateful Body
Chemical-free skin care products and topical medicinals handcrafted in small batches from organic, biodynamically grown, and ethically wildcrafted plants and cold-pressed plant oils. These treatments deeply nourish the skin, supporting and strengthening your skin's...