Question from mindy goldis I have recently bought an extension cord at wal-mart and there is a tag on it that says it contains lead and may cause cancer and you need to wash your hands after touching it. I tend to take a rag/cloth when I touch the cord, but I'd rather...

Question from Jayne L. Does anyone have a good green alternative to latex disposble surgical gloves? I'm an artist and art teacher and sometimes I just have to use the disposable gloves due to health and budget reasons. (I'm not allowed to share gloves and I can't buy...

Question from KJR I have tried several of your recipes and they have all been fabulous. But today I tried to make your nut cake for a friend's birthday. It did not work at all. I've never made a cake without flour before, so I knew the batter would look different, but...

Question from Melissa By now many are well aware of the health benefits of Cranberries. My question is, how do you make your own Cranberry juice so that you don't have to worry about artificial sweetners, perservatives, and colors? I'd like to use a juicer, but should...

Question from Lynn Evans Hi Debra, I love your books and website! (I sell your books in my office) I've been making my own laundry soap for years (baking soda, borax and castile soap flakes). I just ran into a site with several similar recipes but noted NOT to use...

Question from S.L. Greetings. Does anyone know of a good non-toxic or low toxin, compact spare bedding option for overnight guests? Inflatable plastic mattresses have lots of out gassing. Know of a good foldout comfortable cot or such? Thanking you in advance, Debra's...

Question from Susan Hi Deb, I want to go back to making my own cleaning supplies (something I have gotten away from) and I do remember a problem I did have earlier was finding a spray bottle that I could keep my sprays in. In particular, I had a 'monster spray'..the...

Question from DB We need a new roof on our house in the Northeast. I'm researching the safest, most affordable materials, and would appreciate any info. We have cedar shakes now, but they are badly deteriorated & curly in many areas. I would like to find...

Question from Min Dear Debra, Is it possible for faux wood paneling be "encapsulated" so that it no longer emits VOC's? Would a coat of paint (without an AFM sealant at all) take care of the emissions? Or, would there be any benefit to leaving the paneling just as it...

Question from Min Hi again, Debra! We did have another question as well: Do you or any of your readers know of soundproofing materials for walls that would be safe for the chemically-sensitive? If so, where can these materials be purchased? Debra's Answer Remember,...