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Should I Garden Green if Neighbors Don’t?
Question from Wanda K Hello... I love reading your Q&As.... I have a question thats been bothering me... My husband wants to use some kind of weed and feed which I am sure is loaded with chemicals on our lawn. We dont have a large yard, its about 1/2 acre... I...
Paint Primer Uncovered
Question from HG My husband and I moved into a new building 6 months ago and are renting a unit that has primer on the walls but no paint over it ("decorator-ready"). I am pregnant and would rather not get involved in painting the apartment unless necessary. I was...
Plates & Cups made of Areca palm leaf
Question from Leonard Hi, We have developed these plates and bowls made of Areca palm leaves which are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly. To protect their natural state from moist, heat or extreme weather conditions, we will have to coat them with...
Satillite Safety Concern
Question from stacy d. Our satallite for our direct tv is positioned right outside of my daughter's bedroom window- the window that her bed is located. I am concerned about radiation. I contacted the directv provider about this question and they assured me that it was...
Sunscreen for Babies
Question from Ale I'm looking for a sunscreen that can be safe for my baby. PLS, recommend me some brands. If possible, one that can be easily found at any retail store. I have no problem with online stores but I think it will be more expensive to pay the shipping...
Specific Low Voc Paint
Question from Anne HarrisAnneT Dear Debra, I would like to know if you or your readers have used Mythic paint, advertised as having no vocs, or Bio-Shield paint, stains,etc, advertised as having low vocs. I would be interested to know if anyone has used these products...
Blinds
Question from Diana I am looking for a "safe" non-toxic mini blind or equivalent for my son's room. I need something VERY DURABLE as my child is autistic and is VERY tough on items (if it lasts for more than a week at my house, then it is truly quality made). I saw...
Fragrance Free Home Dry Cleaning Product
Question from Jaime I have been looking at home drying cleaning products like Dryel and Woolite's Dry Cleaner's secret. My main thing is I want fragrance free. Do you have any experience with this? From other reviews it seems Dry Cleaner's secret has a lighter scent...
Swim Cloth Diaper
Question from Liv I have a 6 months baby. I'm looking for swim diapers. Many of them uses Nylon for the outer. Is it safe for my baby? Does anyone know other materials used for the outer? Can any recommend a swim diaper brand? Thanks! Debra's Answer Nylon is a...
Vegetable glycerine
Question from Cynthia Debra, I know you recommended vegetable glycerine at one time, but withdrew the recommendation because you became suspicious or got some contrary info. Is there any update on that? I have used veggie glycerine as a sweetener, and liked it because...