How Would You Know If You Hired The Best Mold Inspection ...

Air quality inside our house is the least thing that we think about. But according to experts, indoor air quality can be more polluted than outdoor air. Invisible pollutants inside the house include molds that can cause health disorder to you and your family. Someone who suffers from household allergies or asthma will most likely [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 02:40:07

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Mold In The House

Molds can still be there in your home when there is no prominent signal of their presence. Mildews are so small that you cannot see them ... necessary when you buy new home. Especially if you have crawl space moisture. Mold growth may not leave any ... . And they make full use of their size; they float in air and spread around. Mold inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 15:07:42

New Orleans

I spent last week in New Orleans with the GVSU Social Work program.  We worked on some houses and saw the city.  It was pretty amazing! ... with Kilz, a special paint that stops the growth of mold.  Hopefully, as a result of our efforts, the house will be able to pass a mold inspection test.  If it passes, then they can start reframing the house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:46:08

Fix that Wet Basement to Prevent Mold and Other Harmful Effects

Why Fix Your Wet Basement? There are a number of important reasons why! The most important reason is your family’s health! Wet basements and crawlspaces are a breeding ground for bugs, toxic mold bacteria, odors, air-born ... 0% In-House Financing Available Free Basement Inspections Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediati [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 12:11:36

Florida Car Shipping: Save Cash on Your Long Distance Relocation

Purchasing a new house can be a daunting thought for anyone, especially first time purchasers ... of it when you move in). Inspections should be done on the house before you move in so that you do not find anything such as mold, radon or significant house defects after you have bought it. Discovering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 07:40:20

ASUM Renter Center hopes to bring attention to affordable inspection program

She soon discovered that black mold was growing in her house, a fact that became apparent when it started seeping out of the walls ... for the Voluntary Residential Inspection Program, which was implemented in April by the Missoula ... , they only address a particular problem. Under the voluntary residential inspection program, Holweger [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 15:47:11

The Home Inspection

I don't know if any of you have ever bought an old house and had to endure a rigorous home inspection, but if you have, can you answer one question? ... ? Completely unthinkable, unless your kids particularly like playing with mold.""You have a cedar shake ... inspection COMPLETELY FREAKED ME OUT. Like, I had to have a scoop of ice cream immediately just [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 04:22:27

11-25 The Remodel

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Back in September I was told that they wanted to remodel my apartment ... and it is my turn to get 'caught up'. When they came around for federal housing inspections a couple of weeks ago ... had cracked due to the cold. Mold and mildew had set into the walls and cabinets [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 02:16:00

Preventing Lawsuits - A Landlord’s Guide

The sad and scary truth is that landlords walk this earth with a giant target sign on them, shouting “SUE ME! ... out your property, consider having a mold inspection performed, to warn you if there might be an issue. You should ... simply moving from house to house, suing each new landlord in turn for lead paint, and then simply [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 10:34:16

Clean Up In The Trailer Park.

The last time I was at my parents’ house for the weekend, I helped my Dad do some yard work so that he could get things done quicker ... inspections of all the homes, and if there’s ANYTHING that’s wrong, management sends out letters ... out in quite a few places, and there was green mold crawling up the sides of the house. The house looked [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 01:38:22

Lead Paint Inspectors Public Housing

Professional Liability designed to cover HUD required visual paint inspections, EPA or State certified Risk Assessor inspections, ... mandated Residental Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X). Mold inspection can be added sublimit. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 23:04:54

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, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:45:40

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, depending on the mold contamination extent, correcting the problem could make a significant hole [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 22:35:16

A climate refugee!

That’s what I’ve been called… a climate refugee.  And I guess it’s true ... t have electricity, everything in my house was covered in mold, and I really didn’t want to deal ... into work but had to leave early due to FEMA coming by and doing an inspection.  That afternoon [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 13:01:32

5 Problems to Check for Before Buying a Foreclosed Home

Hundreds of families, and real estate investors, are purchasing more and more foreclosed homes as they can typically be purchased for a fraction of ... problems thanks to Popular Mechanics. 1. MOLD These organisms love water—so they love humid ... by foreclosures after the housing market collapse. When he goes in to inspect those homes, Heaphy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 22:11:00

The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement By The Stanley Company

When it comes to home repair, one of the most trusted names has to be the Stanley Company ... s inspection sheet that takes you through everything in your house, helping you spot errors and learning what needs to be fixed. Even mold, radon and lead are covered, as well as many other hidden things [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 13:11:07

Proper Attic Ventilation is a Must

On a recent home Inspection the question of a heated attic came up. In this particular house the attic heated to over 120 degrees ... Year Roof Shingles will deteriorate in 8-10 years from the underlying heat; 2. Mold can form [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 13:53:15

Cutting Costs and Increasing Profits on a House Flip

Anyone wholesaling property will want to keep their costs down and profits high ... the average homeowner terrified of possible black mold in a home. Plus, it’s really hard ... over the property you’ll be signing papers on. A home inspection can ensure that the property [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 03:25:22

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