After being away from home for almost five months, I returned last week to find that the toilet in my green remodel bathroom had was running...uh oh! Read below about how tiny leaks can not only waste 1000s of gallons of water, but result in huge water bills! I can tell you all are reading this newsletter! This week there were 115 comments on my Green Living Q&A blog. One of the highest number of comments ever! Keep them coming! Debra :-) IF YOU TAKE ARMOUR THYROID... Armour Thyroid is currently in back order on some strengths due to a process change in manufacturing. They are currently not manufacturing 2, 3, 4, and 5 grain tablets. They DO have .25, .5, 1, and 1.5 grains. Last time I filled my prescription, I took the last 105 tablets from that pharmacy and they said they couldn't get any more. Last weekend my local pharmacy had none and said they couldn't get them. I suspect that some of you are having this problem too. If your pharmacy tells you they do not have your dose in stock, and cannot get them because they are on back order, this isn't true. The manufacturer, Forest Laboratories told me that they DO have the smaller doses in stock now. They said to tell your pharmacy to call their wholesaler and ask for a "drop ship order". I just did this yesterday morning and my pharmacy called me back and said their wholesaler would be getting a shipment in tomorrow and they placed an order for me. If, in fact, it doesn't arrive, then we'll all have to figure out what to do next. Armour is the only thyroid supplement I can take. If you want to comment on this, do so at Q&A: natural thyroid medication. HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #146 ~ 6 August 2008 * WATER LEAK WARNING 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)
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WATER LEAK WARNING I've been away from home since March, and on June 24, my husband left our house to drive across the country and bring me home. When we got home, five weeks later, the toilet in our bathroom was running. It wasn't running when Larry left, so we assumed our cat-sitter used the toilet and left it running. It wasn't her fault. She didn't know our toilet had special flushing instructions and we hadn't posted them. We're actually trying out a prototype of a water-saving product that I can't discuss and it wasn't working right. But Larry and I had figured out how to use it so it would save water. We just hadn't left any instructions, not expecting anyone to use the toilet. We don't know how many days the toilet was running, but the water bill was over $400! In less than 30 days, with no other use whatsoever, this toilet leaked more than 32,000 gallons of water...more than 1,000 gallons a day! Our average usage is about 3800 gallons a month, or about 62 gallons per day for each of us for bathing, drinking, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Why our water providers did not take action to stop this waste of precious water is beyond me. I guess it was more important to collect the money than conserve water. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how expensive a small water leak such as this can be. And remind you that water conservation in general is as important as having safe, clean water. Visit the new Water Conservation sites I added to Debra's List... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.
* Advice for calming itchy skin has many comments * Polish for brass has lots of suggestions * natural thyroid medication has a number of new comments * City sprays mosquitoes has some suggestions * The Safety of Pewter (Old and New)
Flea control for dogs Hi, timber floors and mould Hi.. Dietary Supplements Hi Debra How do I air out/out gas a new electric oven? We just purchased a new slide-in electric range that has a glass cooktop. The cooktop is no problem but the interior of the oven definitely has a "new" odor. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to break-in the new oven and remove the odor? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you No VOC Paint That new Fresh Aire Paint~It still smells like paint??? Window blinds Debra, Cotton underpants & socks I am looking for cotton underpants without elastic at the legs, but the finish of the same cloth, in the form of a band. What to store and freeze breast milk in I was wondering if anyone knew of a product that is safe to freeze and store breast milk in other than the usual plastic bags that are currently available. airing out guitar body I read a question about a guy with a guitar that still had a poly. odor to it. I have a guitar body that I painted and finished with auto body clear coat, its been two weeks and it has a very light odor, the clear coat is very hard. I don't know the exact curing time, but the odor seems to be coming more from the wiring cavity then the body. I am wondering if this is hazardous, should I wait to use it or will this finish be emiting this odor for quite some time. "Green/Natural" Parenting Magazine Hello Debra, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS to place a classified ad in this newsletter... FIRECRYSTALS® IMPROVES AIR QUALITY COMPARED TO BURNING WOOD IN FIREPLACES AND FIRE PITS. FireCrystals® are a glass replacement for gas logs or wood in natural gas fireplaces and fire pits. FireCrystals® improves air quality because they are heated, they do not burn or release soot or ash to the environment. www.firecrystals.com REUSABLE BAGS. Eliminate disposable plastic bags and bottles from your life. Bags of all shapes and sizes are made from cotton, organic cotton, hemp, and recycled materials. Shopping bags, tote bags, and everything you need to pack a lunch. Reusable produce bags really keep organic food fresh. Reusable aluminum drink bottles. www.ReusableBags.com
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