Question from Joy I am wondering if you have any recommendations on how I might kill garden slugs naturally rather than using the pellets or other chemical options sold at stores. I have seen a couple of natural products online, but am not sure how well they work or...

Question from Margaret I have checked with the companies that sell clay plaster and they tell me kaolin clay is one of the ingredients. Since kaolin clay is somewhat radioactive, wouldn't covering the walls of my home with it be ill advised? Or is it such a tiny...

Question from Sandy I recently read your letters concerning cookware and I have a question: My understanding is that All Clad's magnetically-attractive Stainless Steel cookware is the safest choice for stainless steel. What is your opinion, please? Thank you!...

Question from Tammy Debra, I try to avoid giving my 3 year old daughter candy but of course family like to give her candy and junk anyway. I hate that because they really don't have a clue how bad most of that stuff is for kids or anyone for that matter. Anyhow, I was...

Question from Denise Brill What is the best (safest) method for preventing algae growth in children's wading pools at home? I'd prefer not to have to drain the pool after each use since it's an 8 foot diameter pool that holds over 400 gallons of water and is a pain to...

Question from bev Rockey I would like to have someone come and clean my home using safe products. I have searched the phone book but no luck. Do you know or anyone ? I live in Ohio close to Columbus east suburbs . Debra's Answer [button...

Question from Karen Hello, my name is Karen. My husband and I own a roofing company in Tampa, Florida. I am interested in learning more about solar tile roofs. I had heard of a community in Arizona that had solar tile roofs. I would be excited to provide solar tile...

Question from Kat Hi, I had been tempted to get some of the clear cookware, but now I've heard some complaints about the "glass" cookware exploding? And that was the reason why the Visions cookware was originally discontinued? I also heard that Pyrex bowls were...

Question from Marilyn Dear Debra, Are there any toxic factors or warnings of any kindwith baking soda? Thank you, Debra's Answer As far as I know, baking soda is completely safe to use. Add...

Question from Susan Hi, We are looking to purchase a new laptop for working at home and would like to purchase an eco friendly one, if possible. I have read somewhere there are better machines out there now with less emissions etc. but can't seem to find much info now...