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
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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
Guru Q&A: Does Renters Insurance Cover Mold and Marijuana Damage?
FiLife User Question: I have a rental home in Las Vegas that was raided because the renter was growing marijuana in the attic now there is a mold ... it . . mine specifically excludes “mold, fungus or wet rot.” You are going to want to fix the problem quickly though — mold is one of those problems that gets worse the longer that you ignore it. I used [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 22:41:13
Discovering Unwanted Molds Through Mold Inspection
Mold is a type of fungus that usually grows on plants and fibers and is most often associated with damp, musty locations such as bathrooms, ... basements and attics. Mold travels through the air as tiny spores that make it almost invisible to our naked eye, which like to make their home in wet areas where ... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 18:00:04
Coming into shape...
We had drywall installed starting last Friday. Yesterday, they finished the mudding. Today, they are sanding everything down ... in the attic. We didn't test for mold, as I saw no point. I told my contractor to move forward ... . And I'm so, sooo glad that Leo gets home 2 hours before I do! It's become his regular routine [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 10:20:00
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 ... I thought I would share about our lovely leak in the attic.We had a leak in the attic over the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42
If I Had Super Powers ...
Lately, I have been craving supernatural powers ... written about this, our attic and our basement are full of mold, which tested positive as "toxic black mold," which I'm told former tenants complained about, which had apparently been tidied up enough [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 20:46:25
Happy New Year
In case you think all I do is follow the kids around and take their pictures, ... it? Exactly). I have an enormous lobster pot that has been inexplicably living in the attic because ... is peeling back, there's mold growing behind it (yes, it's visible, and yes, it's gross, and yes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 01:55:00
Animation Entrepreneurs Make A Legal Killing
Fortune Small Business: An animated video shows a woman jogging by the side of a road - until a wayward car sends her flying into the grass. In another, a motorcycle crashes into a truck parked in the bicycle lane at twilight. In a third, the pipes in an attic tilt, causing moisture to collect and creating mold that spreads spores [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 17:10:59
no matter if its Dish Network or DirecTV ya need some kinda antenna/mount
No matter if its Dish Network -or- DirecTV ya still need some way to get a signal from a satellite down to decored box, ... of roof rot and mold in an attic area! No matter what sat TV provider you pick, if you are thinking [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 05:45:42
Sell Your Home Fast - Preparing a House For Sale
From the home inspector’s point of view there is always a VERY different approach to the meaning of this title phrase than from the seller’s ... the sellers didn’t check the attic and crawlspace area, heavily contaminated with black mold. Don’ [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 02:40:17
The Best Way to Store Books
from Real Simple:Q. What’s the best way to store books?A.The ideal place to store books is pest-free, like an attic or a garage, as long as those spaces ... ; the mold that grows in damp places will damage them, along with any other paper-based objects [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 03:10:00
lighthouse frame
I promised to show you the framed piece I made using a printed hymn.. ... , and this will be a perfect accent. But first to get the Christmas decorations down from the attic...I've just been praying they're not completely covered with mold...the back of this frame, which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 21:34:00
The Benifits of Home Ventilation
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your home while at the same time ... Exhaust Fans, Attic Ventilation Fans, Dryer Vents and attic and crawl space vents are all important ... sources and some, such as mold, are more problematic when combined with high humidity levels, which [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 05:38:55
What oddity lurks in your clutter?
Clutter can take many forms, but there may be some instances when clearing out a closet, basement, or attic leads you to a dumbfounding discovery ... it be an unidentifiable lump of mystery mold, a monkey’s paw that grants wishes, or a ridiculous old album [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 11:30:59
Not ready for 2009. Quite possibly ready for 2010, though.
by Divine Domesticity on January 14th, 2009 Oy. It has been quite a while since I wrote about the goings on around here ... on the ceiling of our bedroom. Then, a corroded pipe was found in the attic, problems with the roof, concerns of carbon monoxide in the house, then finally, MOLD. I'm so glad this isn't our house. I feel bad [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:44:00
The Ferragamo ticket? and other Sunday items
Well, yesterday was an “opportunity for growth” day*: For some reason I couldn’t access Wordpress, while at the same time the (new) ... the drips. This morning the sun has come out, I can blog, and The Husband is in the attic collecting soaking-wet insulation into garbage bags so we won’t have home-grown mold taking over. For more homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 14:27:25
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 our house – on top of a brick chimney, an attic, and a crawlspace, which fall into the same basket ... , poor maintenance can create environment attracting mold growth and help reproduce of dust mites [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 00:54:51
Getting a Checkup
Getting a Checkup December 18th, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, rookie buyer! You’ve found a home you love. But hold on! ... : Is the floor solid? Is there evidence of old or new water leaks? Attic and basement: Are the floor and ceiling joists solid? Is there any indication of water damage or mold? Radon testing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 19:30:45
doe
It is raining + hailing right now so we didn’t get to go outside and take photos for our Christmas cards ... and a deer mold. I was eager to try out the deer mold but plan to make more closer to Christmas ... great restraint not to haul down all the Christmas totes from the attic! Tom picked up our Tofurkey [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 21:22:57
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
When it rains it pours......
Right into the basement!That's right-our basement-full of water, that's what we got to deal with today :) ... room/mount crumpet/junk hole. 3 boxes in the attic later, 2 bags of clothes sorted for new homes ... , carpet, etc. Most of the furniture is ruined, and unless we can be sure it doesn't have mold, we won't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:13:00
Book Storage from *Real Simple*
I love it when I get good homekeeping ideas/tips. And yeah, this is a great set of tips for me, and perhaps you! ... to store books is pest-free, like an attic or a garage, as long as those spaces aren’t subject to big temperatures changes and are well ventilated. Never keep books in a humid spot; the mold that grows [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 00:02:00
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