Question from jenbooks Debra, many MCSers are sensitive to mold--or got that way because of mold. Can you post this info about detergents incl. Seventh Generation? I was reacting to it and didn't know why (I'm sensitive to mold). This explains why I was "reacting" to...

Question from CC Trying to conserve water, I had a cakepan with a plastic lid on it, (believe me i dont like plastic, and i have thrown almost all my plastic items away, but this was just a cakepan to use on occassion). I cant believe i did this but I stuck it in the...

Question from Jody We have hard water, (possibly lime?) build up in our shower head. Any ideas how to clean it out? Debra's Answer Soak it in vinegar.

Question from mjr I have noticed that the caulk in my shower has been deteriorating much faster than I think that it should, needing replacement in a matter of a very few months. It actually bubbles up and spreads out from the caulk line in places. My husband likes to...

Question from Rita Debra, Thank you so much for the tremendous service this blog provides. My husband's doctor told him that he's Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C deficient. I'm trying to find the best, non-toxic, organic vitamins available, but I'm totally overwhelmed by...

Question from Cathy Debra, We are looking to put in porcelain tile in our dining room and kitchen. My husband is interested in a new product called Snapstone, which is porcelain tile attached to a grid of plastic and rubber underneath. The tiles snap together and you...

Question from Jennifer L. Hello Debra, My husband and I bought the "Trued and True" varnish and danish oil to finish our hardwood floor, due to concerns over our baby's health while crawling. We hired a "professional" to do the work and unfortunately he did not follow...

Question from Julie Larson Scientific American September 30, 2008 European Chemical Clampdown Reaches Across Atlantic Many chemicals manufactured in the U.S. have been pronounced "dangerous" by the European Union By David Biello This came to me from Lawrence Plumlee...

Question from Mom My son has pinworm and the eggs are hard to kill. Every site I've seen says to use bleach, but I'm sensitive to it, plus I don't use toxic cleaners like these. I've been using white vinegar. Will this kill the eggs while cleaning? Do I need to use it...

Question from Sandy My husband and I decided to switch our office and guest room. The office (which is now the guest room) had one of those plastic things you put on the floor so your chair can roll easily. It has been in the room for several years and had no plastic...