Is There a Safe Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker?
Both slow cooking and pressure cooking are thought to be healthier cooking methods and they are certainly convenient but are the materials used in the appliances safe? Why I Prefer Pressure Cookers to Slow Cookers There is no perfect pressure cooker or...Paint Gasses Smell
Question from Debra I painted an old childhood piece of furniture with Kitz oil based sealer. I waited two days to dry and then I painted it with a latex paint which you could use on furniture. The smell is horrible. It’s getting better with the fan that’s...“Ceramic-Coated” Pan
Question from Darshana When you are researching again, would you take a look at this popular “ceramic-coated” pan? I think it’s also the same company that advertises on TV (just started watching some TV again when I can’t choose what to do!) And it looks so...Dehumidification
Question from Patricia We live in a 600 square foot condo in a cool, very damp and humid climate on the northern oregon coast. I am researching ways to decrease indoor humidity to decrease mold etc. as our humidity can be well over 50%. We do not have central...Safe Coffee Pots
Question from Pia i bought a stainless steel coffee pot to eliminate the plasst but now i see there are bpa free coffeee pots-are they safe? Lisa’s Answer Unfortunately, The chemicals used to replace BPA have been shown to be just as harmful as BPA. The...Why I Follow the Precautionary Principle When Evaluating Products
The precautionary principle is an approach sometimes used by policy makers in situations where there is the possibility of harm from making a decision and conclusive evidence is not yet available. It essentially means better safe than sorry. This is the approach...Fabric Sourcing
Question from B I have not found a fabric i like via any of the natural couch companies. How can I source my own non toxic fabrics? Do you have any suggestions for interior designers who can help me design a non toxic home? I am in MA. thank you. Lisa’s Answer...The Toxicity of Polyester and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
I was helping a reader evaluate a product made from polyethylene terephthalate and thought it would be helpful to share the information because it can be confusing. This material has more than one chemical name as well as many brand names. Also, surprisingly, it is...100% Linen Plus Sized Clothing
Question from Marcella I was just browsing all the clothing websites you have for plus size women. It is a shame that I cannot find 100% linen whether organic or not for plus size women (22W or above 3X) that is affordable. It appears that these designers are...
