Is Juglone Dangerous If Ingested?
I recently handled some fresh black walnuts and ended up with my fingers stained really dark. It's been about 11 hours, and so far, I haven't felt any…
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Am I in Danger After Pulling Up Poison Hemlock Without Gloves?
Today, I accidentally pulled out what I believe to be poison hemlock without using gloves. The plant looked dead and wasn't green, but I saw the stem as…
Is $4K Too Much to Remove Insulation After a Crawlspace Encapsulation?
I just found out that my parents are planning to pay $4,000 to have some insulation removed from their crawlspace. The house is around 25 years old, and…
Should I Be Worried About Inhaling Potting Soil?
I was potting some plants using Miracle-Gro potting mix and accidentally inhaled a bit of the dirt while trying to blow off some excess soil from the pot's…
Am I in Trouble After Working with Asbestos Insulation?
Hey everyone, So, I just had a ventilation system put in my attic, and the installers wouldn't do it unless I got rid of the glasswool insulation on…
Is Cardboard Safe for Vegetable Gardens?
I've noticed a lot of recommendations for using cardboard as a weed barrier under raised vegetable gardens, but I'm worried about the chemicals it might contain, like insecticides,…
LVP vs Engineered Hardwood: Which is Safer for Kids?
I'm trying to decide between luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and engineered hardwood for our home. With a baby on the way, I'm really concerned about the health impacts,…
Need Help Choosing a Safe Cutting Board for My Family
I'm a new dad, and my wife is pretty anxious about what our son eats. She's concerned about using plastic cutting boards because of possible shavings and microplastics…