Question from PJ I would like to refill my own glass bottle with bulk olive oil at the grocery store, but I have not had good results cleaning the bottle. I use hot water and dish washing liquid. I soak the bottle, fill it with soapy water and shake it. I do this...

Question from Dee I am looking for a cotton blanket, but all I can find are thin whimpy ones that keep getting pulls in them. Anyone have any suggestions? Debra's Answer Readers? Add...

Question from handy sal The best way to avoid mold is to not let it get started in the first place. I live on the coast where it is very moist and in the winter, and mold will grow where there is condensation, for instance on window sills. We made the mistake years...

Question from Mary www.dharmatrading.com currently has an interesting webpage about the differences between natural and synthetic dyes. On the righthand side of the home page is this month'snewsletter link. The article is at the bottom. I thought readers might find it...

Question from New Vegetarian Quorn meat substitutes contain the ingredient mycoprotein. Has anyone heard of this? I have read several reviews stating that Quorn products are the best substitutes for meat and I really wanted to try it out. But this ingredient concerns...

Question from Shannon hi, i have bought some organic pillow cases to start with, if i use just the pillow case do i have to worry that the chemicals form the other bedding (sheets) will go into the organic pillowcase? do i need to worry about washing organic sheets...

Question from Stacy D I just recently discovered that my son's fishtank that he has had for 2 1/2 months had been leaking from the tank every time that I opened the tank to feed the fish or clean the tank. A small drip would travel from the tank, down the cord to the...

Question from vtacanary The grout around the tile in the shower is cracking and in need of repair. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to use? I can actually block off that bathroom for a few days and run a heater and fan if necessary. Thanks for any input....

Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, With having MCS, I am looking for a bra. I have been wearing Playtex 18 Hour bra's which has polyester,cotton,nylon, and spandex. Sad to say I wear my bra's sometimes until they are really worn. One bra was worn until the...

Question from chris What is a good non-toxic varnish for wood bowls and plates? Debra's Answer Take a look at Q&A: Wood Conditioner for Cutting Boards and Bowls. These aren't varnishes, but various oils that protect and finish wood products used with food. You...