toxic windows
Question from baf We are having a difficult time finding safe windows for our house. We put new windows in my sons bedroom and we are no longer able to go near that room. I called Jeldwin and asked for the material saftey sheet and sure enough they were vaccum sealed...Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Cleaning Products
Question from Lisa Nyden Dear Debra and Readers, I recently purchaced an all purpose cleaning product called “Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day” I just have to say that I LOVE it. I chose the Geranium scent it is so nice and very refreshing. I was pleasantly...Will a hemp or cotton shower curtain dry overnight?
Question from Nikki I’ve been working on turning our apartment “green.” Background: Our bathroom doesn’t have a window and the exhaust fan the manager had put in doesn’t work as well as the old one. Two showers are taken on a daily basis....Cleaning the barbecue
Question from Dalia We just moved to our first home and the previous owner left the barbecue in dare need of some cleaning…any natural way to do it??? Thank you Dalia Debra’s Answer Readers? What have you used? Add...Domestic Spider Treatments
Question from josylo What would you suggest to control domestic spiders for a house in the woods. There is too much inside ! I don’t want to use the commercial treatments proposed. Any suggestions ? Debra’s Answer I’ve lived out in the woods and...Crest White Strips
Question from Donna Hi Debra I’ve been wanting to ask you this for a while: Crest White Strips, and/or other teeth whitening agents. Do you know anything about them? Are they safe? Can’t really tell by ingredients as I remember, but didn’t know if...Candied Fruits
Question from dg Thank you for the sugar-free recipes, especially the Holiday Fruitcake. However, I did not find instructions for making my own candied fruit for this cake. Please tell me how to do this or help me find it on your website. Thank you for all the...Bedbug Non-Eco Nightmare
Question from Evie P. Anyone lived through bedbugs and used eco means of getting rid of those little bastardos? We’re living on vinyl covers surrounded by chemicals and I’m still covered with bites. I tried vaseline on the legs (not so eco but better than...Down vs. Down Alternative: Which is better?
Question from wt hello, i have been looking for a down or down alternative comforter for my two pre-teen boys (this alone, tells you…it’s gonna be thrashed in 3-6 months! so i don’t want to spend too much money on it. considering it somewhat...
