Happy New Year! Wow! So many things have changed since the last newsletter! My husband and I have decided 2008 is going to be the best year yet. And I missed all of you. It was great this morning to catch up with all the posts on the Green Living Q&A blog. I just returned last Friday from spending seven weeks in San Francisco. I have a much better idea now of what I need to do to move there, and we actually found a house! We didn't buy it, though, because there was already an offer in on it, but now we know it's possible. I'm also in the process of making some improvements to my website, both in the underlying structure to gain more functions, and in the design. And, last night I just finished writing a new book, which I will tell you about next week. I love this book and I think you all are going to love it too. Today I'm just getting re-established at home, so I started with the blog. There will be more in the coming weeks. Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #116 ~ 8 January 2008 * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG: new Q&As / new comments on previous Q&As If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html Health, Home & Habitat Back Issues (tables of contents) $$$ COMPARE PRICES ON GREEN PRODUCTS $$$ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
* New Flannel Sheets Smell Like Gasoline After Washing MARTHA RECALLED HER SMELLY SHEETS! * Grocery store odors has lots of comments * Natural Bristle Toothbrushes sources for my favorite wood-handled toothbrush * Is Modal® a natural fiber? "Safe" Stain and finish for harvest table My husband and I are making a harvest plank table for our kitchen from pine planks. I really want a rustic, hand scrubbed look, but I also need to darken or stain the wood, ideally to match our kitchen cabinets. I've been reading a lot about a product called "DuraStain" for the actual staining, then perhaps using a "Salad Bowl Finish" product to seal the wood. However, many of these products claim to be non-toxic once cured and food safe, however, they cannot be sold in California. Please keep in mind that I have a 2 1/2 year old son, which is why I'm looking for a "safe" product and in turn the reason I'd like to protect our table from spills, and accompanying mischief. Any help would be appreciated in navigating my way through these products. Thanks.
Bathtub resurfacing I would like to know if bathtub resurfacing is safe. The contractor said there would be an odor only when it is wet. It takes 3 days for it to dry completely. Staying out of the houdse for that long is not a problem, but does anyone know if it continues to outgas after that time?
Markers I'm going to be taking a Color Rendering class as part of an Interior Design curriculum and will be using color markers and pencils. I cannot use markers with solvents or a strong smell due to chemical sensitivities. Please advise me (ASAP) as to the brands of non-toxic markers with the color range required for interior design drawing. Thanks so much. (And now that I know the currently available edition of Home Safe Home is the new one, I'll get that, but need the marker info right away.) Home Inspection Hi. My partner and I are in the process of buying a house in Pittsburgh. We are about to hire a home inspector to check out the house for any structural damages, etc. I have chemical sensitivity and want to hire someone, as well, to check out the house for environmental issues -- I think these include mold and radon, but I'm not sure what else I should have the house checked for and who I should hire to do these things, as I've never been through this process before. Are there special environmental inspectors? How might I find them? What else should I be aware of? Thanks!!! parchment paper vs tin foil I recently bought a new gas grill...I currently use tin foil to bake/grill. ie wrap foil around potatoes....I assume the aluminum is very toxic and should be avoided. I have never used parchment paper, but am wondering if this is a good alternative. I read on one site to put a pc of parchment paper on top of the tin foil , put fish on top of the paper and then roll up the tin foil to seal. Is this still not healthly for me? Are there products out there such as parchment bags that seal like tin foil does. Can I put a pc of parchment paper on the gill and lay food on it to grill (for easy clean up)? will it burn? Is using tin foil really bad for you!? Mario Batali and Le Creuset I have a question about enamel coated cast iron cookware (a la Le Creuset). Greentek air purifiers Happy Holidays, everyone.......Does anyone have experience with Greentek air purifiers they can share? I have a loaner in the house right now, trying to decide whether to buy it, wondered how they compare to Austin, Alleraire, etc. Greentek can be ducted so one purifier can be used for a whole house, depending on size. thanks so much...Dorothy, MA
duplicate checks I'd like to order duplicate checks. Does anyone know of a brand that doesn't smell a lot? It's a pain to have to air them out before using them. Thanks. Whipped cream dispensers-Nitrous Oxide dangers? I'm aware of the dangers of inhaling Nitrous Oxide itself. I know it is used to charge whipped cream dispensers. But I can't seem to find an answer to my question on any of the websites. Safer teething toys for my grand son With all the toy recalls going on, I wonder what is safe for a little 9 month old guy to chew on?
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