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Can the no-VOC paint by Freshaire be mixed with Glidden's interior flat latex paint? I need to lighten the no-VOC color.

— Susan Keller, TX

Answered by William Fry on August 26, 2010

Can you recommend a nontoxic weatherproofing that I could apply to my rabbit hutch?

— Colleen Maynard, MA

Answered by William Janhonen on August 9, 2010

I want to buy a truly natural varnish. Any brand name or retailer in the Bend, OR, area?

— Diane Whitmire Terrebonne, OR

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on August 9, 2010

Can my wood floors be refinished with a UV floor finish? How does it work? Is there a real health benefit?

— Heather Blue Springs, MO

Answered by David Edwards PhD on June 10, 2010

Is there a reason to paint over non-eco-friendly paint with low-VOC paint?

— Eva Denver, CO

Answered by William Fry on May 27, 2010

I recently found organic linseed interior paint from Solventfreepaint.com. It seems this paint is very natural. How would you rate it?

— Mary Cordaro Southern California Areas, CA

Answered by Mary Cordaro on May 16, 2010

What are the best no- to low-VOC wood stain and clear finish products for baseboards and casing?

— sarah sumner Durango, CO

Answered by Andrew Pace on May 5, 2010

We just installed aluminum-clad/pine windows and a pine ceiling. What is the greenest and best-quality clear stain to use?

— Angela Wyble Talent, OR

Answered by Rick Goyette on April 26, 2010

My husband made me a stained and varnished oak breadbox. Any bread I put in it has a funny taste. How can I fix it?

— Victoria Atkinson Conway, MO

Answered by Bill Bradbury on April 25, 2010

I am building a rabbit hutch out of pine and wondering what kind of waterproofing or sealer I can use that's safe for rabbits.

— jonathan Charlotte, NC

Answered by Bill Bradbury on April 25, 2010

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