Prevent Control and Kill Black Mold
People living in humid regions understand the pain of having molds in home ... permanently. 5. Make sure molds have not found their way into the ducts of your air conditioning system ... and control mold growth, you need to control moisture content inside your home. Here is a list of actions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 05:45:00
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Home restoration
Home is a place to rest, to meet the family, and a home must be comfortable for everyone, ... -restoration.com, they have restoration services like water damage restoration, mold remediation, air duct cleaning, construction, remodeling and many more. Their response is fast because they open [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 04:04:22
Alliance-Enviro
Being bombarded by environmental news daily, at first I thought Aliance-Enviro is just another blog about "going green ... ! Professional services for air duct cleaning, mold removal, pest control etc. The site provides extensive ... is cleaning up trama scene. I didn't know that there are professionals for such services!! In the days [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 18:53:00
How To Choose A Whole House Air Purifier
By Ray Lam Before purchasing an air purifier for your home, ... it with your household air duct system, allowing the air flow from the entire building ... gas and clean the air of other contaminants. If you have a problem with dust, mold, or mildew [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 04:45:00
Don’t Let Fire and Water Damage Take Control of Your Life
When fire and water take control of your life, SERVPRO will help you take it back - Like it never even happened ... cleaning carpets, upholstery, air ducts, drapes, walls, ceilings, and biohazard situations ... Cleaning Mold Removal and Remediation Sanitizing Services Document Restoration Commercial Disaster Clean [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 18:47:27
Emergency Furnace Repair Santa Monica
Emergency Furnace Repair Santa Monica By Appliance Chief | November 24, ... they are in their own home. For instance, if the winter is mild, mold and other allergens become more abundant. It is important to schedule regular cleaning of your air ducts to protect your family against [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 03:04:44
Treasure behind your walls ?
Do you have Treasure in your walls? My Name is Matthew Shields Author of Monergy ... · Problems with heat ducts that blow the expensive warm air to places that it doesn’ ... in your life · if you do have water spilling into your home mold may be an issue, we can see [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 18:49:30
Cleaning Up Black Mold
Someone at home has been having a bout of respiratory ailments recently. No matter how much medicine ingested, the hacking cough remains ... the furniture, carpet, books, and the air we breathe can be full of spores that have circulated where the molds are growing. The worse is when they grow in between walls or in airconditioning ducts where [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 14:38:13
7 TIPS BEFORE YOU REMODEL
You’ve made the decision to hire an architect or builder to redesign your (pick one) home, kitchen, bathroom, great room, or master bedroom ... , consider your… 1. HVAC SYSTEM How old is the furnace, boiler, air conditioning, or hot water ... . If any of your heating pipes or ducts are wrapped in asbestos, you may want to abate it as part [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:47:43
Three Little Birds
It's actually tough not to feel pretty optimistic this morning if you're a Cardinal fan. It's a feeling that we haven't really had a ton of lately, what with our division rivals adding big guns in their respective rotations, continued bullpen implosions, and an offensive attack slightly less consistent than Cybil [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 14:13:21
It Never Ends.
I told you about the helicopter in the bathroom. Well, we've been dealing with it for a few nights now and then this morning (Monday, NOT Saturday.. ... parts, mold and dust strewn about. Sigh. The flash makes it harder to see... but it's nasty ... up one of the empty drawers and found it FULL of mold. I guess with the summer being so moist [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 09:22:02
9 Ways to Control Your Allergies Symptoms
By K. Ngo An allergy is a hypersensitive response by the body’s immune system normally attributed to environmental, substances, foods, or drugs. The typical allergic response can include some or all of the following: runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, dark circles under the eyes (especially in children) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 14:41:11
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:36:22
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:31:50
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:39:37
Know What To Look For In A Good Air Duct Cleaning Service
by Amy Nutt Most people aren’t very aware of how dirty the ducts of their heating and air conditioning systems can actually get, ... for them. Cleaning the air duct system of your home is not something that you have to worry about every six ... up in your duct work over time and along with the changes in climate and levels of humidity; this can cause [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 11:57:18
The Real Olive Oil Story
The olive tree is surely the richest gift of Heaven," Aldous Huxley wrote." This article is dedicated to a friend, Paolo, who prefers to keep his last name anonymous due to the magnitude of organized crime in Italy. His passion for olive oil, strong as ever, has been passed from generation to generation from his family [more...]
Date: 2008-07-20 13:36:03
Cleaning Your Air Ducts - Not
From some of the emails we have been getting it is sounding like many of you are doing a great job of getting up and getting busy cleaning and ... about cleaning your air ducts. Sometimes they can make things worse too because of the moisture left behind ... to have our air ducts cleaned hoping that will help with our families allergies but it doesn’t [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:12:40
Whole House Humidifiers Types and Humidifier Maintenance
A whole house humidifier or furnace mounted whole house humidifier is just another example of an extremely neglected component of ... . Since it is attached to a forced air heating system that constantly circulates air throughout the house ... growth. No matter how advanced the whole house humidifier system installed on your property is – [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 00:54:51
Ice Dams and Icicles
Ice dam formations along the edges of your home roof and icicles hanging from the gutters and / or soffits should never be ignored ... and icicles caused by missing wall and floor insulation in attic area Warmer air elevates the roof deck ... deck becomes soaked with water and eventually mold starts growing on its surface. In some roof [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 05:19:39
Focus on Weatherization Is Shift on Energy Costs
By Matthew L. Wald, The New York Times, December 29, 2008 MARRIOTTSVILLE, Md ... insulation, evidence of air infiltration from the window beneath, a sure sign of an energy leak. Enlarge ... it, another bad sign. Spiders build near air currents to draw insects to their webs, Mr. Kenny, C&O’ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 08:16:00
How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic
Mold growing in the attic does not necessarily cause your house air contamination. However, it usually becomes an issue when discovered during the home inspection. In addition ... be able to see some kind of a pipe/duct (galvanized steel, aluminum, or plastic) between the attic floor [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 11:45:40
Helpful tips in what to do for water damage by SERVPRO
Helpful tips in what to do for water damage by SERVPRO: Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting ... Catastrophic Storm Response Air Ducts & HVAC - Cleaning Drapes & Blinds - Cleaning ... furniture legs and wet carpeting. Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer. Remove [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 20:22:48
Winterizing Your Home for Good Indoor Air Quality
(ARA) - As the weather begins to cool, we start preparing our homes for the winter season ... throughout the home,” says John Schulte, executive director of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association ... and debris to flow into a home or building. 2) Duct Work Contamination It is estimated that more than 90 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:12:26
An Overlooked Way to Save Energy in Your Home
Building experts have known for years the importance of having a “tight” home ... or air conditioning system. Many new building codes have begun addressing duct leakage ... . By taking small steps such as caulking, using moisture barriers, increasing insulation [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 08:00:28
Mold - Health Effects, Cleanup And Prevention
Biodun Iginla, BBC News ___________________________________________________________________________ Mold ... to your health. Mold can form anywhere conditions exist to foster its growth. It normally grows ... of mold. Typical areas in a home where mold tends to take hold are areas such as bathrooms [more...]
Date: 2008-08-20 11:40:52
Increase Home Furnace Efficiency And Save A Bundle
by Don Marshall Winter will be here again very soon. Now is the time to start preparing your furnace for winter months ... is running efficiently and circulating clean air. Have your heating ducts cleaned Mold, mildew ... your heating ducts. This is a great way to boost furnace efficiency and also ensure your furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 17:07:53
Prolitec introduces programmable air sanitizer
New Programmable System is First to Continually Sanitize the Air in HVAC Ducts and Commercial, Medical and Residential Spaces Prolitec’s ARIA(TM) ... treat enclosed rooms one at a time, and their effects are temporary. A new chemical formulation ... enclosed spaces, ARIA is of keen interest to HVAC professionals for continuously cleaning the air in [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 00:10:43
Spend Less Than $50 Now To Save Hundreds Or Even Thousands Later
No, this is not one of those post telling you to send me your money in exchange for information on how to buy the things you need at “wholesale” prices. Nor is it some scam where I collect your money and in return send you a list of sites for secret purchasing groups [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 18:27:21
My Honeywell UV Air Purifier Is the Best
If you are a constant sufferer of allergies and always find yourself getting sick, ... my air clean. This has been a total godsend and I am truly blessed to feel so much better ... then perhaps a Honeywell UV air purifier is the answer for to your problems. I installed mine [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 17:50:57
Finding Leaks in Ductwork
The crawlspace under our house seems abnormally cool in the summer and warm in the winter ... as you describe. It’s possible that the ducts are poorly sealed, allowing air to escape, or that they were ... the ducts for air leakage. Also, look for discoloration of the insulation or rusting of the ducts [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 21:37:23
Carefully with the mold in your home
Do you ever feel breathless while in the house? Breathless can be caused by several things, in addition to dust and dirty air can also be caused by a fungus or molds in the wall next ... suspicious-smelling carpets, and using white vinegar or bleach to clean mold from garbage cans [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 13:56:59
How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic
If you had a chance to read “Do you Know Why is Mold Growing in Your Attic“, it’s now time to continue attic evaluation. We have to find out (in case your attic has been already contaminated with mold) how to stop it from further spreading, and if there’s no mold yet - how to prevent it from ever appearing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 22:03:27
Permanent link: Dehumidifying Heat Pipes
Dehumidifying Heat Pipes Posted by Kelvin on 11 Dec 2008 | Tagged as: Dryers, air conditioning, heaters In order to make a room comfortable in hot, humid climates, an air conditioner must lower the indoor humidity level as well as the air temperature. If an air conditioner fails to lower the humidity adequately, the air will be cool [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 12:02:32
The Need for Humidifiers
Dry winter air can wreak havoc on the body, causing a variety of cold and allergy symptoms. Dry air can also harm paint and wood furniture ... humidity. Humidifiers are designed to increase the moisture, or humidity, in the air. Humidifiers ... and electronically sent into the air. Cool mist humidifiers, also called evaporative humidifiers, use [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 11:16:57
Extra profit on almost every job
In a perfect world, technicians would be able to add value to their work and boost their profits at the same time ... arsenal that does exactly that. The UVIEW UV590150 Mist Ultrasonic Cleaning Unit ... that belongs in any shop’s arsenal of shop equipment and mechanics tools. The Mist Ultrasonic [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:01:13
Icicles aren’t cool!
Up in Snow Country, many places have been hit with the first (or second or third!) snow storm of the year ... caused by poor or missing insulation and air leakage from your house into your attic ... decay and mold and mildew to form in attics and on wall surfaces. The FixFortunately [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 14:52:47
Get Rid of that Mold and Keep Your Family Healthy with Aqua Technology
Aqua Technology, Inc. Indoor Air Quality Moisture, mold and mildew can cause nightmares in a basement or crawlspace ... Basement Inspections Commercial Basement Waterproofing Mold Inspection & Testing Mold Remediation & Treatment Commercial Mold Remediation Services Concrete Floor & Sidewalk Removal & [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 16:25:11
Manufactured Homes Value Drops Drastically
Manufactured Homes Value Drops Drastically Manufactured homes, also commonly called mobile homes or trailers, are definitely not a good investment. While modular and stick built homes tend to appreciate in value, manufactured homes not only drop their value rapidly, they are also prey to issues like not being available for financing [more...]
Date: 2008-07-26 01:27:24
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:42
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:17:51
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:07:26
Air Duct Cleaning: The Right Equipment is Key
by Amy Nutt Nearly every home and industrial building has air ducts ... be promoting poor health and respiratory conditions. This is just one reason why air duct cleaning ... , but rarely associate it with the lack of air duct cleaning. Unfortunately, most people never think [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 23:05:38
Economic Potpourri December 30, 2008
The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues as we head into the new year ... to buy bad loans Japan's government and central bank are considering a $110 billion scheme to buy bad ... plans and its biggest ever budget for the next fiscal year, while the central bank cut interest rates [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 03:21:33
Joe asks Jody Victor : Making The Old Look New
Joe asks Jody Victor : Making The Old Look New by Joe Victor on Thu 08 Jan 2009 08: ... any carpet-upholstery cleaning spray or spot remover on the seats. On carpeted foor mats ... get loaded with ingrained mud, sand and debris. Upholstery can gather multiple stains from food, children [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 13:00:00
“Passive Houses” — Heating without furnaces, and other heat pump world news
“Passive Houses” — Heating without furnaces, and other heat pump world news Filed under Heat Pump News from across the World by admin Hey, ... with mold and stale air. A new air circulating system, in which cold air gong in is heated by the warm air going out, has solved this problem. But the sophisticated windows and heat-exchange ventilation [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 13:51:24
Portable humidifiers can be a boon to anyone who can’t afford a large humidifier or one who moves around a lot. Knowing what makes a good humidifier can essentially help a buyer save a lot of time, money and effort.
Portable humidifiers can be a boon to anyone who can’t afford a large humidifier or one who moves around a lot ... has some leaky ducts running in an unconditioned area, like the attic, the warm and humidified air ... bear in my mind that the only way to provide moisture to the air inside the home is to install [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:57:01
Economic Potpourri December 30, 2008
The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues as we head into the new year ... to buy bad loansJapan's government and central bank are considering a $110 billion scheme to buy bad ... and its biggest ever budget for the next fiscal year, while the central bank cut interest rates [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 02:58:00
How to give a cat a bath
How to give a cat a bath August 30th, 2008 internet marketing How to give a cat a bath It is important to know how to bathe your cat ... to time. In this case, it is important to know how to properly give you cat a bath. Giving a cat ... these products are better used to keep your cat clean and healthy rather than get them clean after a roll [more...]
Date: 2008-08-30 15:52:53
Aspergillosis
Other Names:Brooder Pneumonia; Mycotic Pneumonia: Pneumomycosis Definition:Aspergillosis is the name given to a wide variety of diseases caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. The most common forms are allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, pulmonary aspergilloma and invasive aspergillosis [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 02:24:16
