Blog Giveaway : BeLight Bag

When I’m totting a  Ju-Ju-Be bag, I  feel like a savvy  mom! LOL ... . microbial linings that kill germs, mold & mildew, to a memory foam changing pad. My current favourite [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 11:47:58

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Bright Venus and mythical Atlantis

Space Weather News for Jan 14, 2009FANTASTIC ICE HALOS: ... with mold and mildew. Selfish psychopaths, she typed grumpily. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:39:00

Storage Enemies

In many countries, moisture, mildew and moths are enemies of successful storage. What can be done? Airconditioners or dehumidifiers can help ... . Why be concerned? Consider just one of moisture’s “children”—mildew. Mildew is fungi that appear as a gray or white fuzzy mold. It can be found on anything, but is particularly destructive to books [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 05:53:50

Can I Send It Back?

There's always that fleeting moment in a restaurant when your wine server brings over the bottle of wine you ordered, ... and spices? If you don't and what you do smell is a musty aroma reminiscent of damp newspapers and a mildew ... (2,4,6-trichloranisole) has gotten into the bottle as a byproduct of mold in the cork or the winery. It kind of smells [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 00:04:45

Mildew - Podictionary Word of the Day

iTunes users can subscribe to this podcast When I think of mildew I think of camping gear that came home after a rainy canoe trip, ... or so. As I’m sure is the case with most people, I have no particular fondness for mildew.  I place it in a mental compartment very close to where I keep my images of mold.  If I am diligent [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:28:17

Hydogen Peroxide instead of chemical cleaners

Monday, January 5, 2009 We know that Hydrogen Peroxide is a good antiseptic on cuts and scrapes, and can be used as mouthwash and to whiten teeth ... the shower to kill viruses, mold and mildew.Kitchen: to disinfect counter tops, cleaning sponges ... salmonella and viruses on fruits and vegetables.Laundry: removes blood, wine, mildew, grass stains [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:52:00

Habitat For Humanity Homes Start To Crumble

85 homeowners from a Habitat for Humanity complex in Florida, are suing Habitat for Humanity, ... residents have complained of mildew and mysterious skin rashes. One resident said her children were ... liberals that built them a house because the poor have mold in their houses. Mold. Now, correct [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:07:13

Electrolux locks and loads Enviro Steam Gun

It’s a formidable eco-weapon in the fight against household grime. Tooled up with one of these bad boys you can blast mildew, grease and scum into next week ... to dissolve and sanitize any unlucky germs that you point at and clears away algae, mold and dirt [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 12:29:31

Whole House Dehumidifier

The relative humidity in your home should be between 30-50% ... like mold, wet patches on the walls and ceilings, corrosion, decay and other moisture related ... excess moisture in the air which prevents infestations and mildew. These problems can not only cause [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:35:25

Holster Hoarders...

...what is it about them that causes them to buy many more holsters (or other accessories like gun belts, handcuff cases, magazine pouches) than he or she will ever need? I suppose I just don't get it when it comes to holster hoarders, I mean me, I buy one for a gun and use it. If it turns out to be a piece of junk, well I usually get rid of it [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 15:16:00

Water Intrusion

First, I’d just like to say thanks to everybody who has called, written, tweeted, or messaged me wishing us well. I really appreciate your kindness. We’re doing fine. It has been two days since we noticed that water had found its way into our house at the base of an exterior wall in the master bedroom [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 14:47:55

Oh, the poor guy...(non-snark, housebuilding post)

I know this guy trying to get Platinum LEED certification for the house he and his family are remodeling. He built an interesting above-ground rainwater catchment system that he was telling me about on the phone a couple weeks ago. We also talked about insulation. The fab Gf and I are using a closed-cell polyurethane-based expanding foam [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 03:53:21

Deck Staining

Featured Listing: Click here to activate Highlighter: automatically Clips, Bookmarks, and Collects in one central location all the ads ... not I repeat does not kill mold. Bleach only make mold look like it is gone, but it’s not. Bleach actually spreads mold. Bleach can also void your terminate contact around your home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:54:44

In Depth: A green home renovator's guide (By Brita Belli, Brian Clarke and Tracy Tullis)

Whether your home just needs a touch-up or you’re feeling more ambitious, it’s a very good time to go green. Eco-homebuilding is expected to double its market share by 2013 to between 12 and 20 percent, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Energy savings and improved quality of life are top drivers of this growth [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 15:00:52

More breaking news regarding Mold cleaners

A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever. Sometimes owning a new home will give you a new outlook on your life ... they are settled in their home is even better. You are always going to need the help of a cleaning service or a top notch cleaning product to clean your home if you are doing it yourself. Have a look [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:51:58

12 Ways To Naturally Boost Immunity

This E - Newsletter comes to you because either you requested it, gave me permission to send it to you or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you'd like to no longer receive this monthly communication - please reply accordingly. I have great regard for your time - thank you for allowing me to be a resource for you [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 22:35:12

Uninhabitable

Uninhabitable Posted by Michael Laprarie Published: January 4, 2009 - 6:19 PM Drudge is currently linking to this story from the Times Online: ... years later it is better known for cockroaches, mildew and mysterious skin rashes. A forthcoming ... have complained of mildew and mysterious skin rashes. I know, I know, I know. Insert obligatory Jimmy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 23:19:14

The Air You Breathe

Just like my parents, I’d like to spend my retirement days in the province too where I could eat fresh vegetables, ... . Don’t you love living in a no-stress and clean environment? Studies show that fresh air refreshes ... you can try: 1. Get an Air Duct Cleaning service. This will improve the quality of your indoor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:50:54

Bye Bye BathroomJanuary 9, 2009

Can you believe I didn’t take pictures of the garden this week, a sin right.  Well I have good reason, I dropped my camera and it broke the lens ... the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys ... a comment, I just might not believe you though), its gonna get ugly and fast!This the mold in the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42

Monster Cable tries another angle to rip off foolish customers: ScreenClean

Monster Cable needs a new load of cash to put on more of its tradeshow parties featuring the likes of singer Mary J. Blige, so it's decided to gin up tiny containers of ScreenClean, five different $10 bottles of glorified Windex. Looky there! It's a special cleaner for the iPhone! [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 19:20:11

How to Install Rain Gutters

Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts, the water would erode the soil around the foundation of your home, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:28

Taking Care of Ourselves: When to Replace What

Face it Mamas, when it comes to taking care of ourselves, sometimes we have to take back seat. At the end of the day, I consider my day successful if I got my daughter to school on time, if the baby didn’t have any meltdowns, (or, me for that matter), if meals are on the table, and if the house has some semblance of order [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 12:00:58

Beading Threads

When I first started beading, (a long time ago) beaders were fairly limited in the selection of thread choices used to string or weave beads. Because cottons thread deteriorate, break, or mold and mildew, beaders commonly used nylon thread ... , and comes in a variety of colors. And, because polyester threads do not break easily or mildew, polyester [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:12:00

More breaking news regarding Organic mold remover

One of the best things about owning a new home is that new home smell. Sometimes owning a new home will give you a new outlook on your life ... . Everyone is realizing that we don’t have to destroy the environment while using these mold and mildew ... on the public as well. Now people that have mold problems in their home are using these black mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:45:59

Black Mold, all-u-can-eat bacon & Condescending Lies

Unemployment, losing our dream house, homelessness, bed rest and birth of our fifth baby and death in the family ... , get ready to laugh.....wait for it....wait........Toxic 'Black' Mold is infesting the house. So, after ... time. Mold_cabinet_corner_5 OK now see the corner of the cabinets right there? In the next [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 05:59:24

The Scorching of Georgia

The events described in this article took place in late August, 2008. Last month Russia invaded, occupied, and de-facto annexed portions of Georgia. During that time it was difficult, if not impossible, for reporters to see for themselves what was actually happening [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 08:41:40

This Do Gooder Issue Is Funny Yet Tragic (Jimmy The Builder)

I'm kinda torn on this issue, I like to see Hollywood stars embarrassed whenever they slap one of their ridiculous We Are The World Projects together and it flops, yet one must admit even doing anything for any cause is better than them doing absolutely nothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 10:52:00

10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom

10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44

Frugal house cleaning

This article is part of an ongoing series called Money Saving Monday. Each Monday, I share tips and techniques you can use to start saving money ... .  Be careful though, it will whiten any fabric including carpet.  I personally hate the smell [more...]

Date: 2008-09-06 15:04:04

Common Book Problems - And How to Solve Them!

How can I remove the musty smell from old books? While you can probably not completely remove the smell, there are ways to minimize it ... freeze drying is carried out by a commercial service such as AFD. If the pages are only partially ... . Rain came in the window and my book was soaked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:01:40

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10

Flood damage to cars

A week ago, when the remnants of Hurricane Ike passed by, we had a series of flash floods that did a good chunk of damage in the midwest. My sister’s car got filled with muddy water as a result of one of these flash floods. She filed a claim with her insurance company (AAA) [more...]

Date: 2008-09-25 16:04:06

Best Toys for Baby: Bath Toys

I have done a Baby Stuff I Love on bath stuff, but not extensively on toys (see Baby Stuff I Love: Bathtime) ... the toys up right away, but most days we do. This helps prevent mildew and mold.Clean Often: "Often ... depend on the climate you live in. I imagine that a humid climate is going to create mold inside [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 18:02:00

Essential Oils Blends and Uses

Better Living With Essential Oils Practical formulas you can use in Personal Care and Your Environment Personal Care - What Essential Oils can do for Your Skin: l Penetrate lower skin layers to work on moisturizing and healing. l Stimulate and regenerate skin cells, to heal skin damaged by sun, burns, wrinkles, or injury [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:51:18

Gatorade verses PineSol

This picture is sourced from somewhere in google images. I got it in an email from a peer. Thank you! This post got a bit of attention this past April and I felt it deserved a re-post, sortof in the spirit of blog post recycling and all! Don't know about you, but the image above really horrifies me [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 13:38:21

Water Damage in Manhattan

Living on an island, you can usually expect to have some type of water damage problems. You would think that a technologically developed island like Manhattan might have some water damage prevention methods to help you avoid flooding in your home, apartment or business, and it does [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:03:56

Water Damage In Manhattan

Living on an island, you can usually expect to have some type of water damage problems. You would think that a technologically developed island like Manhattan might have some water damage prevention methods to help you avoid flooding in your home, apartment or business, and it does [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 03:00:45

Solar Power Fan - the Best Choice for Attic

Solar power fan is better used to keep your topmost part of your house cool during the summer period. By using the solar power fan, you can avoid the circulation of mildew and mold into the house. In most of houses, the hot air commonly trapped in the attic or loft then eventually become moisture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 03:02:49

The Great Flood of ‘08

Click any photo to enlarge. Water, water everywhere. After smashing the record for snowfall due to Gorebal Warming, we have had record rains this Spring due to Gorebal Warming. Many of you may have seen the footage by now of a couple of houses floating down the Wisconsin River [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 13:01:35

Removing Mold and Mildew

Q. A couple of times I have left my laundry in the basket, without having dried the items completely. I now have been having trouble with mold and mildew on my clothes. How can I combat this? Also ... You must get rid of the mildew/mold on the clothes/in the washer and change your wash habits [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 15:57:22

Creating an Organic Bedroom

Are you ready to make your bedroom environment organic? To begin, concentrate on eliminating airborne allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold/mildew, viruses and bacteria, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which can disrupt your sleep cycle [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:28:00

How To Control The Mildew In Your Basement

How To Control The Mildew In Your Basement Mold and mildew grow commonly in basements that are too humid, but you can easily prevent this. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: basement, damage, fire, flood, Home, house, mildew, mold, restoration, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:37:54

77 Surefire Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

It’s more than just a roof over your head, or a place you go when work’s over – your home is probably the most valuable asset you own. So it makes perfect sense that you maintain, nurture and enhance its appeal, and make it, well, the perfect home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:49:56

Use natural products for cleaning

Busby SEO Test We are using cleaning products which are in point of fact polluting the nature and many of these so called products say they are ... Products Having an natural cleaning mixture takes care of both the killing of the black mold ... -minded to kill mold. Busby SEO Test Additionally the custom of natural cleaning products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:23:59

The Azula is Ingenuity Rolled Up

One of my favorite things about working for 5 Minutes for Mom, ... , the Azula is the perfect solution for protecting their bathing suits. The Azula is water, mildew, mold and chlorine resistant. It is lightweight, machine washable and rolls up tightly. It is also [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 20:58:48

The Naturell Franchise Opportunity Meets with Franchise Interviews - Jan 15,2009

Without a college degree Mike Nero, CEO and Founder of Naturell, ... ." Nero had been an employee for a carpet cleaning business and saw the harmful chemicals that were being used in the cleaning solutions. Nero was determined to find a solution that would be less [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:59:04

Symptoms Of Fungal Exposure Requiring Mold Removal Services

Symptoms Of Fungal Exposure Requiring Mold Removal Services Some people do not treat molds and mildew dangerous and would tend to downplay the importance of mold removal. ¶ Posted 31 December 2008 † Gretchen Vuvalgee § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: exposure, fungal, mold, of, removal, requiring, services, symptoms [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 22:51:48

How To Prevent Mold And Water Damage To Your Laundry Room

How To Prevent Mold And Water Damage To Your Laundry Room While you would think of your bathroom before your laundry room when it comes to water damage and mold, your laundry room can be just as guilty an offender. ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, laundry, mildew, mold, restoration, room [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:31:33

Making a Green Cleaning Kit To Clean Everything in Your Home

More eco-friendly cleaning tips from CleanCrews.com. This time, Annie B. Bond wrote a grat piece on making an environmentally friendly, eco-conscious green cleaning kit that you can make today and use to clean everything in your home in a child safe, planet safe way! By Annie B [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:37:36

Guidelines for Wedding Linen Rentals

Guidelines for Wedding Linen Rentals by Allison Ryan Renting the wedding linens you want for your wedding reception is a very cost saving way to ... process, but if mold or mildew develops on damp linens, then you will be responsible for the replacement [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:58:13

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