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Is a locally made sectional that has no formaldehyde, no fire retardants and no chemical stain treatment but does have polyurethane foam OK?

— Asara Salem, OR

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on March 13, 2011

Help! What furniture should I get if I can't afford to buy green furniture for the whole house?

— Anita Qiu Bellevue, WA

Answered by Randy Potter on January 18, 2011

Any recommendations for a healthy leather sofa that won't offgas?

— Amy Mountain View, CA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on January 6, 2011

Has a 10-year-old couch made with polyurethane completely offgassed all toxic material?

— Willie Mays Sebastian, FL

Answered by Sarah Barnard on November 17, 2010

Do BFRs (brominated flame retardants) offgas or persist in upholstery? Would they be in the stuffing of a sofa, or in the fabric cover?

— Val Stein Grand Junction, CO

Answered by Mary Cordaro on August 2, 2010

We are remodeling our kitchen, and I would like to find recycled teak cabinets. Can you help?

— Grace Love San Clemente, CA

Answered by Evan Little on May 13, 2010

As a student in interior design I was taught to use naphtha for cleaning antiques. Now I am more concerned about being green. What is best?

— brenda davis

Answered by Jennifer Davidson on March 29, 2010

I need to make a headboard for my son's bed from a non-toxic material. What would you recommend, apart from sheet of lumber?

— Satu Heikkinen Kissimmee, FL

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on March 25, 2010

I am looking for fabric to reupholster a couch. Is 100% cotton as durable as synthetic fabrics?

— Polly Scott

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on March 12, 2010

I'm shopping for a lingerie chest. Should I avoid particleboard, MDF, and veneer?

— Raven Wild, Woodstock, MD

Answered by Mike Binder on March 5, 2009

 
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