Question from Debra I've been reading about the problems with commercial pet food and how it can harm our pets. I have 3 dogs and 3 cats. What are your recommendations for a safe alternative to commercial pet foods? I don't know which brands I can trust any more. I...

Question from KJ I looked through your website, but I could not find one recommending a cleaner to remove soap scum and hard water deposits (i.e. regular shower cleaning.) I have been using a mixutre of vinegar and Ecover Dish soap, and this worked extremely well....

Question from LLM greetings: I am interested to know more about plastic storage. I am inundated with plastic storage bags, Glad brand, mostly. I am confused about freezing food. I am switching to glass gradually for storage, but the freezing has me mystified. Should...

Question from Monica This crossed my desk this morning - another reason to buy LOCAL! From NewsInferno.com Debra's Answer

Question from Ruth Anne Faust Wondering if anyone knows of a "chemically safe, non-toxic" port-a-crib? Thanks for your help! Ruth Anne Debra's Answer Readers? Add...

Question from Alison I was wondering if some of the new steam dryers really work in removing odors from clothes. I have some clothes that I can't wear due to smells they've picked up. I was thinking about purchasing a dryer to use the steam feature to remove...

Question from EC Dear Debra, i love using pine nuts in many of my recipes. However, they all seem to come from china. What's up with that ? Can't we produce them here in the usa? Where would i be able to find them if so? Debra's Answer Pine nuts can be grown in the...

Question from kellylynn I was recently looking at some animal rescue groups websites and have noticed that all of the ones I looked at they note that they microship all of the animals that they have up for adoption. My knee jerk reaction is that this is NOT good. I...

Question from KJ I just realized something and wanted to share. I purchased down comforters that have down proofing and is "dry clean only." I washed it anyway a few times (before 1st use, and a few times after my daughter's accident), and the down feathers started to...

Question from Mary I'm making drapes for my bedroom and am trouble deciding on an appropriate lining fabric. I'm considering organic barier cloth, but that seems expensive choice, and I'm not sure it would hold up in the sun or how it will lay. Debra's Answer [button...