Question from SVE Dear Debra, We are on a community well (six other houses) that brings water to a tank house through PVC piping. We had copper piping installed from the tank house to our house. Also, we have copper piping inside our house. Since there is no chlorine...

Question from christie Hi Debra- I just wanted to say that I love this site. My mother in law sent it to us since me and my husband are trying to get off white sugar and lose some weight. We are also trying to get our children off the "high fructose corn syrup"...

Question from LC I'm looking for information on drywall compound or what contracters call "mud". I had a few home improvements done - hardwood put on the stairs (sealed with Polyureseal BP, a very low VOC poly applied off-site several weeks ago and attached with nails...

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Question from Dana We just moved into a new area and it feels as if we're experiencing a plague of spiders(inside), crickets (inside) and grasshoppers (outside, sometimes inside!). Ok, an overexageration but I am seeking advice on ridding our lives of these small but...

Question from Jeff I have a question that I'm hoping you can help me with. Recently, I was told that the brown (dead) patches in my lawn (in Florida) are caused by "cinch bugs" . And that the cinch bugs will eventually kill the whole lawn if I don't eradicate them...

Question from kw We are looking for alternatives to stop brain tumor growth- specifically oligastrocytoma or mixed glioma tumor. Have heard of omega-3s and acupunture. Any other suggestions? How do we go about finding a legitimate naturopath? Debra's Answer Readers?...

Question from Mike George As someone with minor to medium chemical sensitivities, I have been diligent about my avoidance of certain chmicals. However, a party guest that stayed over had a late-evening accident with red wine while we were asleep. The guest found a...

Question from Kay I've been using a 1 to 1 mix of borax & washing soda in our dishwasher, my husband is concerned that it might eat the seals in the washer. Is there any info. about this? I'd appreciate any info. Also does using this mixture void warranties ?...

Update February, 2020: Is There Lead In Glassware?   Question from TL I want to buy some Anchor Hocking glass plates and bowls. I would like to buy either the blue or green glass dishes. Is colored glass as safe as clear glass? Thanks Debra's Answer I've never...