Question from TR A friend told me to avoid buying an exterior door made out of fiberglass because fiberglass gives off a permanent odor. Is this true? Debra's Answer I don't have any experience with fiberglass exterior doors. Readers? My exterior door is steel and...

Question from Zi Pinsley I'm exploring the use of Ozone as a fumigant to rid my home of clothes moths. They seem to be everywhere -- hiding behind bookcases, armchairs, etc. Forget cedar, lavender, chemical pesticides. This is too overwhelming. If I can find something...

Question from Leslie Adams HI Debra- I did pull the books out this morning and have them here - will list them out. 1. Twinkie, Deconstructed: My Journey to Discover How the Ingredients Found in Processed Foods Are Grown, Mined (Yes, Mined), and Manipulated into What...

Question from Mary Hi Debra, I have been buying cotton sheets, etc., from The Company Store catalog for 10-15 years. I believe I initally learned about the store from one of your books. My experience with shopping from the catalog has always been positive. Not so the...

Question from HG Debra, I was wondering if there is any way to test whether my carpet is still off-gassing. We have carpet in our apartment that is approximately 15 months old. After learning about the harmful effects of carpet off-gassing I decided to start looking...

Question from Lisa I have two twin mattresses that have urine smells from a previous bed wetter. I still need to use these mattresses if possible. Do you know of anything I can use to remove the smell? I have tried a natural enzyme spray, along with sunshine, that has...

Question from Suzanne Ferris Hi Debra, So happy to have found you, love your website. I purchased a sofa and love seat from Jennifer Convertibles. Right from the start the most horrible odor and worse, allegic reactions, itchy, coughing, etc. I finally got them to...

Question from Marcia Hi Debra: My neighbor who has had lung surgies and pulmonary issues for many years along with asthma recently got some new Ikea furniture for her bedroom. She also got a Chinese screen made out of painted white wood from another company. So that...

Question from LB I am interested in having lightweight plates, bowls, and cups that would be particularly appropriate for using outdoors (picnic style, if you will). I'd rather not use plastic and am considering enameled tinware and am interested in what life cycle,...

Question from papamaui My German Shepherd dog has a beautiful glossy coat that stays flea and tick free with the following Daily Diet: 1 cup of Merrick Holistic Dry Food (she likes the Campfire Trout Feast best. If I can't get Merrick, I buy whatever natural, holistic...