Question from D. W. Hello Debra, Love your website. We are about to start building a home, can you recommend a book or resource to try and build it as ‘green friendly’ or non-toxic as possible? Thanks. Debra's Answer Actually, I can recommend lots of resources. The...

Question from Helen We inherited several old wool blankets that have been stored for many years. They are nice blankets and we would like to use them, but they have a musty smell. Is there a healthy way to have them professionally cleaned? Otherwise, all I can think...

Question from Maureen Anderson I have been using Talalay Latex pillows for a few months and am considering purchasing a natural latex mattress. I have MCS and worry about developing a latex sensitivity, which can be very serious if one needs surgery. What I find on...

Question from Leah Is there any type of floor underlayment for wood or cork floors that is low or non-toxic? I have looked at cork underlayment, but it is expensive. Did you use any type of underlayment with your wood floors Debra? Thanks! Have you had any experience...

Question from Becca Hello, There are some soft neoprene lunch boxes that lie flat (making them easy to store) for sale in our neighborhood and I'm not sure about wether they are "safe" or not to use for my children's school lunch. They are in bright colors and I'm not...

Question from Francesca I am so conflicted about what to with our roach problem. Does anyone have any effective ways of getting rid of roaches? We are going crazy. We clean up completely, spotlessly everynight but still have a problem.. We are getting desparate and...

Question from Carol My mom died of Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and she was a very healthy eater. I have to assume that she contracted this cancer from her environment. I am trying to become more conscious of the things I use in my home as a result. My question has to do...

Question from Robin I experience muscle tension and pain in several areas of my body, and one of the treatments recommended to me is the apllication of heat. I have a hot water bottle, but this doesn't work well for neck or shoulder pain. I'm looking at getting an...

Question from Kate Is anyone worried about the antimicrobial product in silestone countertops? I've explored Papercrete, kieri (sp?) wood, concrete and am now looking at silestone. Anyone have any yeas or nays about it? Thanks, Kate Debra's Answer The antimicrobial...

Question from Nina M. I'm looking for advice about which space heaters, if any, don't outgas when you first use them or outgas for long? Also, has anyone had any trouble with a Delonghi radiator heater outgassing? Do you know which space heaters are the most energy...