Question from Kathleen Hi Debra, I've been avoiding any bubble bath products for my kids. So far they've been happy to splash away in plain water, but they love the bubbles though and am still interested to find a safe product without foaming agents etc... Need some...

Question from KL Hello - I was hoping someone was familiar with this product Pro Shot Industrial Re-Newing. Or does anyone know how to get similar results with another non toxic product or home remedy? Debra's Answer The ingredients in this product are: They are...

Question from Marlon Sims Hi Debra, I accidentally put a coat of Howard's Feed-n-Wax Wood Preserver (Beeswax & Orange Oil) on my new butcher block. I didn't notice that it contains petroleum distillate. How do I remove this from the table top or clean it to make...

Question from Y Guo I bought a master bedroom set by Thomasville, and never expected that I couldn't use it because of the strong smell of finishing. I tried baking soda, opened the window everyday even in freeze snow winter days, pulled out the drawers of nightstand...

Question from Jane Hello, do you know anything about Physicians Formula new organic makeup line? Is it safe? Here is the list of ingredients for their organic veil: MICA, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH*, MAGNESIUM STAERATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, KAOLIN, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL...

Question from Linda good morning debra, i have had your site on my bookmarks for quite some time now but this is my first interaction. i have been incorporating green approaches into my life for the past 25 years or so also. i was interested in the plastic items...

Question from Pat Burkett The seal under the bathtub drain gave out and water leaked out. Plumber used plumbers putty as a sealant and I found out that was really bad for me. I need something safer. Any suggestions? Debra's Answer I asked my husband about this and he...

Question from Emmy what can he use so he doesn't smell like chlorine (for my sake) after he swims? Debra's Answer Does he shower after swimming? If a plain shower doesn't remove the smell, have him use an unscented soap that you like. Readers, any other suggestions...

Question from Nancy Grundahl Greening Elections. From Waste Age, December 2007 Post-Election Collection After the ballots are cast and the winners declared, what happens to those dense forests of campaign signs that blight the November landscape? If Altogether...

Question from PSG I've been investigating water-based markers for use in an Interior Design class since posting here re:same, Jan. 8th. I have discovered Tombow markers in an impressive array of colors, comparable to the Prismacolors the class list specifies. My...