Today, finally, I am pleased to present to you the photo gallery of my new green bathroom. It's really beautiful, so please take a look. This was a record week for new comments and new questions in my Green Living Q&A blog. Thanks to all of you who participate. Happy Independence Day! Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #91 ~ 2 July 2007 * MY GREEN BATHROOM REMODEL 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 Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MY GREEN BATHROOM REMODEL
And we wrote an e-book that explains just how we did it, including how to choose green building products and materials for bathroom construction, how to save money on materials costs, how to install a water-tight bathroom that will last for years, plus a complete directory of all the green products used on the project is included.
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* using natural progesterone cream for hair renewal has additional suggestions for natural support of hair growth * mold in bathrooms has exact instructions for using borax or vinegar to remove mold * Alternative to Scotchguard? Need to "stain proof" some fabric... has some great "out of the box" ideas for protecting chair fabric without using a finish * Mineral Oil--Is It Safe and Natural? Reasonably priced organic products Dear Debra, Is Kaboom Cleaner non-toxic?
Detoxifying the washer I have severe MCS but am living with famiy who think I'm "loony" After many months and many seizures there is at last a change being made in the laundry detergent!
Dental Sealants Does anyone have any information about the safety of dental sealants? Our dentist wants to put them on my son's teeth to prevent cavities but I am suspect of putting plastic in his mouth. I could not find that much information about them.
Natural Lee Furniture Has anyone had experience with furniture by Natural Lee ? They have a line of furniture using organic fabrics & soy foam, which I've never heard of before. I understand from a friend that they're vague about whether their furniture is treated with flame retardants, an important consideration for sensitive people. As many of us are, we're looking for affordable, comfy, healthy furniture. Thanks for any feedback on this. Dorothy, MA Any natural products for bleaching or dye-ing hair? Debra, Aphids on Herbs I seem to have little green bugs on my herbs (mainly the oregano) which I'm assuming are aphids. Is there some concoction I can mix up at home to spray on the herbs to kill the aphids that is non-toxic? If not, what type of non-toxic spray do you recommend? Thanks!!!
Installing Wood Floor Dear Debra,
ridding fabric of mildew My outdoor swing on a covered porch has persistent mildew on the fabric (not sure what it is), but is there a solution to kill the mildew, while not discoloring the fabric?
PVC Plumbing I have recently bought a 37-year old house and I am slowly renovating it. One of the jobs involves redoing some plumbing. A plumber friend of mine was extolling the virtues of the new plastic pipes that are currently used by plumbers. He didn't know what sort of plastic it was but that it was "much safer than metal" because of the chemicals in the solder used to attach metal pipes. I called Home Depot and the woman told me the plastic pipes were PVC. Surely not!? Which way do I jump on this issue? Watch Batteries Is it harmful in any way to wear watches that use batteries? It's extremely difficult to find wind-up watches.
Curly Hair Products Hi, Fragrance Free Hair Styling Products Dear Debra: Water Softener Worry My husband and I live in an area with VERY hard water. We have been advised to buy a whole-home water softener to extend the life and usefulness of our fixtures and washing machine. We bought one from Sears and brought it home. I now have reservations about having it installed because it stinks. I cannot find out what sort of plastic it is made from, whether I need to be concerned about harmful chemicals leaching into my home's water or how it will react to being filled with a potassium chloride solution. Does anyone have any helpful information?
Natural Healing/Immune System Enhancement Herb Twelve years ago I found that Mother Nature had blessed my six acres in West Virginia with the healingist herb on the planet, Agrimony/Agrimonia (and many other names around the world). The ancient Greeks were the first to write about it's healing powers and now you can find dozens of research abstracts about them on www.pubmed.gov. The most important of these studies demonstrate that Agrimony repairs and generates new immune system cells and modulates immune system reactions to pathogens while correcting autoimmune system disorders. This ability to enhance immune system responses answers the centuries old question, how does it heal eye infections, liver disease, sinus infections, soar throats, ear aches, topical wounds, rashes, Herpes blisters, etc., etc. safe plastic food packaging? I am curious about how to avoid plastic packaging in the supermarket. Almost all meats are and many fruits are packaged in number 6 plastic, which is supposed to leach some kind of toxin. I hear it is one of the "bad ones" along with numbers 3 and 7. Does anyone know who might use the new bioplastics? How Do I Wash Small Fruits Like Grapes? I use a large sugar shaker to wash fruits like plums, apples, etc. but what homemade recipe can I use on small fruits and vegetables without buying those fruit/vegetable sprays? question about freezing plastics Hi Debra,
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