Sleeping With Mold
I've been noticing some black patch near my ceiling above my table for more than a week now ... was overgrown with mold so Albert, JS and I went to scrub the entire surface of the bathroom. Seriously, the bathroom was so heavily infested there's black patches on the walls and ceiling. I googled [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 16:20:00
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PHERA: Bathroom Breaks - Jan 13,2009
15 minutes of cleaning up. We'll work our way through all the bathrooms in the house, starting at the top, and getting to the bottom. That mold, mildew, scum, don't have the chance. We're armed with microfiber cleaning cloths and a timer :) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 18:46:57
Market Update
Via the Deviant Behavior blog (h/t to Tom) … . Dear Henry Paulson, Isn’t this bailout just one big subprime mortgage? ... and greed and toxic mold that used to be the US economy is left to the nation’s workers to rebuild ... in the bathroom of a plush Wall Street bar. Aren’t you just asking us to insure your fragile house of cards [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 16:02:34
NaBloPoMo
It's National Blog Posting Month (that's what that stands for, right?). That means: for all of November, I'll be posting every day ... , sweeping, cleaning the bathroom, etc. Terri cleaned the kitchen. Tonight the house looks back to normal ... of us particularly wants to. However, the mold is an issue. And, now that the rains have started, we both [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 05:50:00
Simple tips for home to look more pleasing
by Adam Peters Include excellent mosaic designs of tiles into thick or rich red/orange terra cotta or floors tiled with bricks. You can continue the pattern by putting or applying the mosaics to the wall instead of base mold, insert them in and around the frames of door and make sure to use mosaic tiles for back of bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 09:47:54
Simple tips for home to look more pleasing
by Adam Peters Include excellent mosaic designs of tiles into thick or rich red/orange terra cotta or floors tiled with bricks. You can continue the pattern by putting or applying the mosaics to the wall instead of base mold, insert them in and around the frames of door and make sure to use mosaic tiles for back of bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 09:59:16
What makes a home romantic and creative?
by Adam Peters Include excellent mosaic designs of tiles into thick or rich red/orange terra cotta or floors tiled with bricks. You can continue the pattern by putting or applying the mosaics to the wall instead of base mold, insert them in and around the frames of door and make sure to use mosaic tiles for back of bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 09:44:34
House Update: Master Bathroom.
So after talking to some friends this weekend on our trip back to my home town, ... of all of the MOLD and Dirt that was stuck under the track of the shower doors. It took a lot of bleach [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 20:56:00
Allergy Alert: Preparing your home if you have (or think you have) indoor allergies
Generally, cooler months dictate we will spend a greater amount of each day indoors ... , below ground basements and playrooms, bathrooms, from refrigerator drip pans and leaky faucets. In many cases a mildew odor may be a tip off that you have a “mold problem”. Third, pets are found [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 14:09:25
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 ... some help. At LOCUS, we generally recommend our clients do a full house assessment before they start ... , and the eventual appearance of mold. Consider an ERV or HRV, or another appropriate ventilation strategy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:47:43
Green Cleaners
About a year ago I was walking down the cleaner aisle at Target looking for my favorite tub of Clorox wipes when something else caught my eye I had ... of cleaning the mold, mildew, and soap scum out of my showers it also smells good. Now I can clean ... on its head.” I have since added a few more Method products to my cleaning line up: Now every [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 21:01:11
Who Let Me Buy A House?
Seriously, I am not responsible enough to own a house. I do well to get to work on time. I just finished step 2 of some home repairs ... . What do I discover? Black mold. Whoa. That's quite bad, isn't it? It was just a bit, and I pulled it all out. You're supposed to wear gloves or a mask or something when you work with black mold, right? Well [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:22:37
Makeover Monday: Beauty Shouldn't Itch
I was cleaning out my bathroom vanity this weekend, and I came across some eye shadow that I bought when I lived in my old house ... longer; however, this also allows more time for bacteria, fungus, and/or mold to grow on products ... cleansers" 12 monhts Brushes: Wash every 2-3 weeks in a mild detergent (a friend of mine uses baby shampoo [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 10:20:49
Say click, take a pic
I’ve been tagged by Raging Dad to do the self portrait meme. Here are the rules: 1) Take a picture of yourself right now! 2) ... narcissists who bombard people with pictures of themselves pulling funny faces or with stupid hairstyles ... just this once. When I got the email telling me I’d been tagged I was in the middle of making soil mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 23:31:41
Gloom, despair and agony on me
Funny how some things seem to be the final straw. I should have known that everything was going too well for my crummy Hee Haw gloom, ... by the homeowners' policy. Apparently about eight or nine years ago when the big mold scare was going on, the insurance industry took it upon themselves to change everyone's policies not to cover leaks under [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 17:43:26
Starting off the new year with a bang!
The Girl was home all day today. That never happens. I mean NEVER. She goes absolutely bonkers if she doesn't have something social to do ... , she's puking in the bathroom. Twice.It was like a switch got turned on. She was fine and complaining ... home a friend to sleep over but still hasn't cleaned out that mold cave he calls a bedroom, and I'm [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 04:41:00
The Show Must Go On – Soothing Organic Recipes for Children Under the Weather
Date: 2009-01-14 14:58:16
Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home
During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36
Bathroom Remodeling
While at the Doc’s house I stopped in the “powder room” that is just off the recreation room where he had the New Year’s Eve party ... . I tried to find a tactful way of bringing to the Doc’s attention, because mold and mildew around here can be a big problem in older houses and a lot of people have severe allergies to them [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:38:02
Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.
Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... eliminated, but regular cleaning can dramatically reduce their numbers. Use a vacuum with a hepa air ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33
Tackle It Tuesday #109
Tackle It Tuesday #109 Written by Carolyn My Tackle this week does not have before and after photos - it is also very emotional for me so ... windows, a rusty hole in my tub, water damage under my bathroom floor, and get this new one… ... broken dry wall, or the carpet, or the spider problems, or the fact that I have no gutters… My roof [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 06:55:10
Fighting Mold My Way
Date: 2008-06-04 12:52:35
Problems with rubber ducks and water play toys
Getting kids to enjoy some time in the water and having toys in the bath tub is great - nothing wrong with that, or so I thought until recently ... our fair share of toys in the bathroom which we throw in every time our little man has his bath. Many ... ). I didn't have a closer look but I guess it was some fungi/mold type stuff building up after months [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:39:56
This Old House
Jump to Comments So in its final… er, um good riddance… our adorable rental house has decided to fall apart on us, ... . I’ll have the engineer pop ’round at 1pm, yeah?” (oh phew… I was hoping they wouldn’t let wood rot and mold win this round!) So when the engineer finally arrived at… ahem 3:45, he determined [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 13:00:52
Washing Dishes – Are Those Sponges and Cloths Harboring Mold?
Are my dish towels dangerous? Have you ever picked up your dish sponge or dish cloth and realized that it had an odd, musty smell to it? ... , it won’t do as good of a job as the microwave or dishwasher when it comes to killing mold ... That’s mold. A lot of people don’t think about it. They just assume it’s a normal part of using [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:04:57
Has it really???
Has it really been that long since I have updated?Well ding dang it all anyway!!!!!Here's wishing EVERYONE a very HAPPY and Prosperus NEW YEAR!!!!! ... to "our" idea all in one fell swoop???? Amazing how something like finding mold can make you happy ... all of that wallpaper????? Yeah, can you say that is MOLD waiting to happen. Which is exactly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 02:27:00
of Long Days and Quiet Nights
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I have had a bit of an adventure today in home maintenance / home repair stuff ... of water. enough to cause mold to form just a little…about six inches upward, and about seven feet long ... ), I have no clue how long the problem existed. After the insurance adjuster left, and assured [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 04:38:51
Luxury You Can Afford
Does your bathroom in need of a makeover? Then contact Luxury Bath Systems to schedule a free in-home estimate ... Time Warranty No More Grout No More Mold One Day Bath Remodeling Soaking Tubs Vanity Tops 4 Layer ... Design/Built,Countertops-Removal,Electrical Work - Small Jobs,Faucets, Sinks, Tubs, Showers & [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 19:32:19
Quick Bathroom Cleaning Tips
1-2-3-4- Never Scrub the Bathroom Anymore Carole Pagan © 2007 One of everyone’s least favorite chores is cleaning the ... - * a shower squeegee * paper towels * glass cleaner * Scrub Free or Tilex Soap Scum Remover ... of these only take seconds if you don’t let it get bad in the first place. 4. Watch for any mold [more...]
Date: 2008-09-11 06:01:40
House Hunting
We met up with our realtor on Sunday to check out more properties and basically try again. I had done my research and had a variety of properties that may or may not be available. That’s the one issue I have with the reality website, I can view tons of properties but not all of them are still available. Some are contingent and others are pending [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 15:55:00
A SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE INVESTOR MUST PLAN & MANAGE THEIR TIME
A big part of bringing your conscious efforts into your subconscious mind is organizing your time and putting together a meaningful and realistic ... and that you’ve listed it again on some future page. In any event, exactly how you schedule your time is really up to you. The importnat thing is that you do it somehow. Here is a test you can take [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 20:50:44
Up to Your Ankles in Water? Call Water Restoration 911
Not long after I bought this house, I went downstairs after a bath to find that my kitchen was flooded ... on your furniture; it can eventually cause mold to grow, including the toxic type. To minimize the damage ... smell wasn't a lot worse. If you have ever had a pipe burst, seen your house flood during a storm [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:40:02
"When adventures like cars we would ride, and the years lied ahead still untried..."
I have a tale to tell (and a very wordy post), but first I must share that the desert here has been graced with 4 blissfully rainy days that have looked like this... (I might lose power any second) Beautiful rain clouds have been beloved guests!! Crazy monsoon rain storms have been treasured... [ [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 14:12:24
The Second Coming
Before I get into the meat of this post I want to clarify one thing: I’m a devout believer in God and Jesus ... in a piece of toast or in the mold on Grandma Hilda’s refrigerator. I might be in the minority ... about it HERE. What I want to know is just how this poor kid can ever live up to this? Every time [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 05:53:24
interview #9
interview with BRIAN CENTRONEhave you ever made up your own board game or anything?Yes. Actually I have ... you cure mold: "Scrape then Paint" But don't forget to disinfect them first with something strong and very pungent such as bleach, white vinegar, or, (a personal favorite amongst the elderly) gin. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 14:29:00
Boon…Frog Pod and Bath Toys Review
We had a major problem in our bathroom. Toys, washcloths, puffs, shampoos, soaps, you name it, they were taking over ... of designer toys and srubbies. These toys are non absorbent which means less likely to attract mold and mildew! The foam pieces are great to get wet and stick them to the shower walls. What great [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 03:04:00
Oahu, Hawai'i Part 1, North Shore: Kahuku Shrimp and Shave Ice
I’m back home now from my U.S. trip, which included an unplanned, low-budget yet glorious trip to Hawai’i, Oahu to be exact, as many of you guessed. Here’s the first of my food-centric reports before the memories fade… The shave (no d! ok!) ice in the previous post was in fact from Aoki’s Shave Ice (warning: auto-playing music) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 18:38:11
Attack Abby.
The plumber came this morning to fix our big leak.$90 later, and know what it was? ... there. I certainly can't afford to hire those mold removal people for big bucks. I wish I could! I don't think ... . It's black mold. I hope it's not one of those super deadly rabid house molds! Hah.When the plumber [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 17:43:00
McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner
Date: 2009-01-19 16:39:12
Double Check Your For Sale Listing Details
Home For Sale A little over two years ago, my friend discovered that she had developed mold in her basement ... (and spore-free test results), her medical issues persisted and she was forced to move out and try to sell her home. When I looked at the description used to explain the comforts of her home, I was aghast [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 16:20:57
The Do Nothing Day
I decided today would be the Day of Doing Nothing. I showered, took the kids out for lunch, washed one tiny load of clothes, fixed some blackeyed peas for dinner, but otherwise, nothing. I actually spent a fair amount of time in the chair reading a book. I had a really hard time getting to sleep last night [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 05:06:49
20 Ways to Attack Shyness
Photo by Jordan Fraker. See more of his work here. Can you remember the last time you stepped into a room full of strangers and felt that self-conscious and awkward feeling rush over you? Or that heart thumping moment when you wanted to ask someone on a date, but were too shy to do so? [more...]
Date: 2008-07-02 01:16:01
'Mad Men' Calvacade of Stars, Part 1: Creator Matthew Weiner
Below is an edited and slightly condensed interview with Matthew Weiner, the creator of the terrific drama "Mad Men," which returns to AMC on July 27. Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll also post interviews with cast members Jon Hamm (who plays Don Draper), John Slattery (Roger Sterling) and Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway) [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 14:39:17
You know Your a Filipino IF...
I was surfing on facebook and I found a group made up Filipinos there. They Posted this and I want to share this to you guysIf any of the following sounds familiar to you, then you're probably Filipino. Admit it, some halo-halo sounds pretty good right about now.• You answer to "Pssst!!" (yeah)• You point with your lips. (sometimes esp [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:11:00
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY Posted by Daren Bailey under For Buyers, General Information Very nice 4 bed, 3 ... great room with built-ins, ventless gas fireplace and crown mold and surround sound, and formal dining ... and additional access tops storage. The basement has pergo type flooring in the game area and carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 23:26:19
I Am Loving Me Some Tom Bodett Tonight
Go figure.Last night, we were booked into the Country Inn at Humble ... was d.i.r.t.y. Mold was growing up the tub, I kid you not. And, the straw that broke the poor camel’ ... all have a blessed Friday! Pictures and stories (I’m sure!) to come.Oh, hell. I just remembered – Tom Bodett [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 04:20:00
Menu for the BIG DAY!
It's seafood heavy and not very kid-friendly. What's doing at the kid's table, you think? ... sugar ӫ34 slices brioche bread (or white bread) Equipment ӫ10 Ceramic baking ramekins or metal molds ... . Remove cover and add sugar, nutmeg and salt. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:32:00
Beyond Nose To Tail by Fergus Henderson & Justin Piers Gellatly. Some Quotes.
Do you know this book? It's a keeper ... is a: conversation starter. {Pig diving head-first into a proper charlotte mold.) paper weight future ... medical doctor prescribed medication to stave off the kill-yourself-blues definition [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 08:00:14
Date: 2009-01-18 06:42:00
Moss carpet by Nguyen La Chanh
Is it just me, or is moss everywhere these days? I love all the new applications designers and artists are finding for the lovely green stuff. Like this prototype moss carpet by designer Nguyen La Chanh. The base is constructed of a foam called plastazote, which is soft and retards the growth of mold. Each piece of moss sits [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:30:15
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