Question from Karen I would like to know if bathtub resurfacing is safe. The contractor said there would be an odor only when it is wet. It takes 3 days for it to dry completely. Staying out of the houdse for that long is not a problem, but does anyone know if it...

Question from LH I have a question about enamel coated cast iron cookware (a la Le Creuset). My husband and I adore our simple cast iron cookware, but have recently read that it is not advised for those with Hepatis C, which he has. We both love to cook are always...

Question from Mary I'd like to order duplicate checks. Does anyone know of a brand that doesn't smell a lot? It's a pain to have to air them out before using them. Thanks. Debra's Answer I don't recommend using duplicate checks for the same reason I don't recommend...

Question from PSG I'm going to be taking a Color Rendering class as part of an Interior Design curriculum and will be using color markers and pencils. I cannot use markers with solvents or a strong smell due to chemical sensitivities. Please advise me (ASAP) as to the...

Question from Ruth Ruddock With all the toy recalls going on, I wonder what is safe for a little 9 month old guy to chew on? Any thoughts? Ruth in Wisconsin Debra's Answer Moms, what do you recommend? [button...

Question from Stephanie Hi. My partner and I are in the process of buying a house in Pittsburgh. We are about to hire a home inspector to check out the house for any structural damages, etc. I have chemical sensitivity and want to hire someone, as well, to check out...

Question from Sweet Pea I'm aware of the dangers of inhaling Nitrous Oxide itself. I know it is used to charge whipped cream dispensers. But I can't seem to find an answer to my question on any of the websites. Does it harmfully affect the whipped cream itself or does...

Question from jason Thought some of you might be interested in a list of the numerous chemicals found in mattresses glues, polyurethane memory foams and industrial perfumes that we have compiled. http://www.essentiadirect.com/research/glues-toxic-components Debra's...

Question from LA Does it matter if the recepie calls for unsweetened butter and i use sweetened instead? Debra's Answer I'm not sure what your recipe actually said, but I've never seen a recipe that called for "unsweetened butter" and I've never seen such a product....

Question from Leah Although we have a lid on our sump pump, there is an odor coming from it, especially when it is dry outside and the water sits for a period of time. It comes in through the heat vents in our crawl space and our entire house smells. We were told to...