Question from chuckulz I had some old pasta in my "pantry" and discovered they 'released' these bugs. I threw out all the pasta and emptied my pantry and checked all the boxes for signs of infestation. I found an old box of bread crumbs with holes in it and threw it...

Question from Elaine Caya I'm trying to obtain a non toxic, chlorine-free pool... I now use very little chlorine, borates,and acid for PH adjustment.. I just ordered a product called "Oxy-Pool".. It's main ingredient is sodium percarbonate... which converts to...

Question from Bob Dear Larry, My mom lives in Richmond and I will be traveling up there for Christmas. If you know of anybody in or around the Richmond Va. area that I could contact for fuel that would be good. Debra's Answer Dear Bob, There is a website which has...

Question from Ellie Are the new BRONZE drinking and hot water faucets safe as far as toxicity from lead is concerned? I'm remodeling my kitchen and want to purchase safe faucets. Debra's Answer Choosing a lead-free faucet is a little more complex than choosing bronze...

Question from Lorraine Debra I recently came across a site selling plans for homemade solar panels and windmills. The site claims it can be done for under $200 (the catch being manual costs 49.99... a fair price if its legit) The site is called earthforenergy.com....

Question from Nell Hi Larry, I have been enjoying your veggiecar site with the notes from you cross-country trek. I had two ideas I thought I'd share with you. You may have thought of them already, but I'll send them along just in case... 1. Why not have Debra take...

Question from john Dear Debra, i have been at a water desalination shop, and i found an automatic filter device that uses, carbon, active carbon, r osmosis and odor (removes chlorine) filtration all in one. i asked the vendor for the casing (housing) that holds the...

Question from PRJ We're shopping for a Queen size chemical-free mattress. We are a bit dismayed by the expense of them, but moreso because we don't live near any chemical-free mattress or futon producer to actually try-before-you buy! I see that Simmons mattresses are...

Question from Deborah Barnett Debra, My teen age son just found out he had a acne skin problem called rosacea. I kind of quessed he had it. Do you or any one have any experience with this? Doctor told me no cure and i do not want any harsh chemicals on his body....

Question from Steve Savitz Are stainless steel food steamer inserts safe? I assume there wouldn't be any nickel, aluminum, etc. Can anyone recommend a pot insert for steaming? Debra's Answer Stainless steel is stainless steel, so steamers would have all the same...