The Little Known Dangers of Black Mold
Have ever tried to remove mold? Then you know it can be a huge problem. What you may not know is that, when you catch it in time, toxic mold problems can be avoided. [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 23:27:44
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Health Problems After Floods May Be Mold Related
Residents whose home or business was affected by flooding because of recent storms in numerous states should know the growth of mold after flooding ... process since disaster assistance may be available to help with cleaning costs. To remove mold ... , proper cleanup is a must. And the sooner the better, because mold can start to grow within 48 hours [more...]
Date: 2008-07-13 06:53:27
Why Mold Manifestation Increase During Summer - How to Kill Black Molds
After a long pause through out the winter season, they come back again in summer with a more aggressive form. When summer begins, mold problem becomes a pain in many houses and people really get surprised where all these molds were during the wintere Here are the reasons that answer why mold growth [more...]
Date: 2008-06-27 00:46:34
Now that we're covered in snow and ice, PEMCO insurance and local professionals have a few tips for preventing flooding and water damage at home ... , owner of Precision Home Inspection. "That could lead to mold problems, which are very serious." • [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 21:56:01
Dear landlords etc.,
So some people complained of mold forming on their apartment walls because they turned the heater on and off. You suggest that the heater has to be turned on at all times. (I didn’t get any mold problems because I never turn on my heater). Well, if the electricity bill wasn’t a whopping $100 a month due [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:59:45
How to Prevent a Damp Basement
basement With black and other forms of mold becoming an enormous problem for Americans, it has never been more important to make sure that your home is not a breeding ground. Mold ... all day long, so finding ways to reduce your risk of having mold in your home is very important [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 13:25:23
I’m Allergic to Everything!
I’ve recently had a few people tell me that they are allergic to everything, ... are high, but what if your problem is the mold in the house? Food allergies are something ... more time inside and there is less fresh air in the house. But there are good reasons why, even [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 13:04:44
Vegetable Gardening - How to Control Disease
by Dave Truman The struggle to keep your plants free from disease is ongoing ... to transplant, make sure it is free of disease and remove any diseased sections to prevent ... an outbreak among your whole garden. Problems such as mold should be given proper attention. By removing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:02:02
Helping save the environment by using Green cleaning products
A new home smell is something that leaves a memory in your mind forever ... earth while using these green cleaning products. Who would of known rust remover can destroy rust ... as well. There are a lot of home owners who now have a mold problem in there home and seeing household [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 14:41:11
I feel like we really got taken when we bought our house. It is full of mold, and our neighbors say the previous owners knew it. What kind of money damages are available if my family and I file a lawsuit against the people who sold us a house with an undisclosed mold problem?
Your possible claims would be for personal injuries, diminution in property value, medical bills, mental anguish, lost wages, ... and remediation costs, decontamination of personal property, and attorney fees. That could really add ... , will relate to the severity of your claims. For example, if the house is overrun with mold because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 05:15:31
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
Dookie
Ever since we moved into our new apartment in March we've had one problem after another. Mold in the bathroom. Cracks in the wall ... to dookie outside without cleaning it up. This has posed a problem since we are neighbors and share [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 14:14:00
Which Commercial Mold Remover Is Right For You?
Since many people are jumping on the going green band wagon, a lot of us are dealing with the problem of black mold and not sure how to clean it or even ... and you will notice the black mold will come back within a few days. Why is this? The reason is because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 18:50:38
Going Green: Organic Mold Removal Products
Green is the new trend lately and it has moved to mold removal cleaning products as well. Mold, a type of fungi grows in humid places and is becoming a common household problem. Since mold is toxic, effective and strong biocide formulas are often used to remove them. However [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 00:30:18
How do you know if you have been infected of mold?
We have heard a lot of stories on how notorious the black mold could be in causing serious health problems to a contaminated home ... and redness not just by direct contact with the black mold but also through inhalation of the spores ... be experiencing a symptom for mold exposure. Difficulty in breathing – Inhaling mold spore [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 09:08:49
Latest California real estate bargain, former pot houses
Sacramento, California - June 30 2008 - The price of the two-story, 3,800-square-foot house for sale in Elk Grove stands out even in a down market ... consider potential structural problems and health dangers such as mold and chemical contamination ... Administration. Even if former pot houses are fixed up, the remediation work should be assessed, said [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 15:02:35
Wind and Corn
From Candace Pollock at OSU: COLUMBUS, Ohio — After the wind storm from Hurricane Ike, Ohio farmers are finding their corn in one of two states: ... that causes the ears to be in contact with the ground could potentially lead to ear mold problems,” [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 14:26:42
A New House and a Familiar Place...
Hey all - just wanted to drop everyone a line and touch base. Right after Christmas I moved from where I was living to a house on SAM Center ... mildew and mold is a huge problem. I will be taking on this project this coming week. Pastor Julio [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:39:00
What’s In Your Crawlspace?
crawlspace Most of today’s homes have crawl spaces, but few of us ever venture up there. No one really likes to think of crawling up into that tight space, but there may be a few reasons ... up there. It is important to get rid of this problem as quickly as possible, since mold could also [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 13:28:52
Charlotte, NC Extreme Makeover House Revealed
King Family Home 4214 Sudbury Rd, Charlotte, NC Last night, the King Family of Charlotte, NC, ... of irritation to some neighbors. Criticism surrounds many of the Extreme Makeover homes as being too ... . But, it had a serious mold problem and was too small to accommodate the Kings’ daycare business. Voila [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 18:32:37
Taking a Stand on 2007 Prius AC Mold Problem!
Dear Fellow Prius owners: This is a long posting, but worth your time to read: ... , and I do know a good bit about how AC works and about mold abatement. Having mold in your car is unacceptable ... an offensive odor of mold coming from the AC vent whenever the car is first started (AC is first [more...]
Date: 2008-06-25 17:36:46
The Productivity Pro: Stay on Top of Your Health
The Productivity Pro: Stay on Top of Your Health Follow these tips, and you may end up feeling better than you have in years. Read more ... be tempted to operate a humidifier in his or her bedroom. But humidifiers can cause mold and indoor air quality problems. There are four common types [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 12:55:24
Chronicles Of Depression 2.0: #123
Ed McMahon talks about possible home foreclosure McMahon, ... , received a $7.2 million settlement after a toxic mold spread through his house and led to the death of their dog in 2001. With legal fees and construction costs of fixing the mold problem, the money [more...]
Date: 2008-06-06 19:45:16
Genetically Modified Peanuts could save Lives
By Aaron Rowe Genetically engineered peanuts may help fight the most common cause of fatal allergic reactions to food in the United States ... and can resist a common mold without any problems. Still, getting rid of every allergy-causing substance [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 18:51:00
Mold can cause adverse health effects - FEMA
As per Mold and Asbestos Information - Mold is an ever-present problem following storm flooding and can be a significant health risk if care is not taken, warn officials from the Federal Emergency [more...]
Date: 2008-10-18 13:03:48
How To Eliminate Basement Mold and Dampness
One of the biggest problems with basements is that they tend to be cold and moist which leads to mold. Basement mold is not only ugly but it is also dangerous to both children and adults by contributing to allergies and asthma. Any basement design ideas you have should address the mold factor [more...]
Date: 2008-10-21 17:26:06
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
Snarly and Cranky
It’s one of those days where I’m not feeling exactly like my charming and perky self. In fact I feel a bit snarly and cranky ... me some relief, but no I have to be different and have more problems with mold type allergies that rain [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 19:16:19
Hire the Professionals to Prevent Health Risks from Mold
Aqua Technology, Inc. Mold is produced by several varieties of fungus ... in recent years have medical authorities realized what a health risk the kind of mold that grows in wet basements can be. These mold types can become a serious problem. According to the New York [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 12:23:11
Sterilizing Hydration Bladders with Efferdent
This year, I’ve had a hard time preventing red mold from growing in my Platypus hydration bladders. I don’t know why mold started to be a problem this year, but I think I’ve finally found a way ... the water in the bladders blue. The fizzing oxidizes any bacteria present in the bladder, killing [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 01:58:32
Buyer’s Guide To Heating and Air Conditioning Says “HVAC Equipment Brands Are Less Important Than Quality of Installation”
We frequently get asked this question: “Why would a buyer’s guide not list equipment brands, models and features so we can compare them? ... and it has an interior problem (such as mold or contamination) or unsealed leaks, then comparisons [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 01:17:49
“Flower” the leader…..makin a list, checking it twice
You know it’s coming…..old man winter is on his way determined to put an end to the gardening season ... from laying flat under the snow which can add to snow mold problems in spring. Cutting it shorter will help [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 19:39:18
Wind damages crops across the state, but losses hard to predict
COLUMBUS — After the wind storm from Hurricane Ike, Ohio farmers are finding their corn in one of two states: ... that causes the ears to be in contact with the ground could potentially lead to ear mold problems,” said Paul [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 12:08:13
Crawlspace Inspection, Part Seven -Termites and Other Bugs
Early detection of a structural pest infestation in our crawlspace may have a huge impact on the structure of our property and in our wallet ... Post Beetle, and Carpenter Ants 9. Mold problems 10. Crawlspace ventilation and insulation [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 06:13:39
MomFinds: Eco-Friendly Warmbat Sheepskin Boots
MomFinds: Eco-Friendly Warmbat Sheepskin Boots It’s all about boots this season ... Before You Splurge Challenge - Week 2 Betsy We are on week 2 of our 8 week pre-holiday cleaning ... . But humidifiers can cause mold and indoor air quality problems. There are four common types of portable [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 22:01:03
We Covet Friday Link Love
linklove A sampling of fabulous finds elsewhere that you might enjoy, courtesy of Friends of We Covet (FoWC) ... of humidifiers, because they can cause mold and indoor air quality problems which can result [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 12:59:00
Erin Cureton: How to Form a Team to Buy and Sell Foreclosed Homes
by Erin Cureton Buying Realtor In order to get the best deals on the market, you need to have a realtor who is plugged into the foreclosure market ... . Simple tests can keep you from buying a home with a mold or asbestos problem. It is better to find [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 19:40:56
Erin Cureton: How to Form a Team to Buy and Sell Foreclosed Homes
by Erin Cureton Buying Realtor In order to get the best deals on the market, you need to have a realtor who is plugged into the foreclosure market ... . Simple tests can keep you from buying a home with a mold or asbestos problem. It is better to find [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 15:21:56
Ought to Know (The Leonard Lopate Show: Monday, 01 September 2008)
Hear the latest news on Hurricane Gustav. Also, States of Union is all about Minnesota. On Underappreciated, hear about Yuri Olesha’s 1927 work Envy. Plus, find out what you need to know about to toxic mold, and the health problems it can cause! [more...]
Date: 2008-08-31 02:56:40
10 Smart Ideas for a Healthy Home
10 Smart Ideas for a Healthy Home Dec. 31, 2008 As 2009 approaches, ... , Stinky Stenches, Musty Mold and Other Aggravating Home Problems." Having a humidifier running ... . Introducing or eliminating simple objects around the home can contribute to a cleaner home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 18:00:42
Toxic Mold Remediation
If your serious about stopping mold and mildew from spreading all over your house, make sure your home is set up to get rain water away quickly ... Mold Remediation. So if your house get the problem like it, do not hestitate to contact them early ... . Have your gutters cleaned regularly. But if it not enough you can take this way. mainly mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 16:44:48
Alternatives to a Wood Burning Fireplace
If you want to relax and enjoy the warmth, the look, the sound and even the smell of a real fire, but don’t want the hassle of burning wood, ... and creates plenty of heat. Many people who do not want to deal with carrying wood and ash clean-up settle ... . Fungus and mold infestation could result in additional serious health problems. A better solution [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 20:20:45
Mold Control Part II
Mold after flooding can be a lingering and potentially dangerous problem if not immediately addressed ... . Click here for guidelines on when and how to use bleach to clean mold and where to find contractors ... . If these items are contaminated with mold, a remediation professional should be consulted to determine whether [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 21:30:19
House Update ~ Chronicles of a Real Estate Nightmare ~ Stairway ~ Part 5A
The stairway was another area with no mold problems but was just UGLY! ... is to carpet the stairs, but I may paint them in a better color prior to that as the carpeting [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:19:58
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
Complete Guide to Bathrooms by Black and Decker
Our bathrooms are used every day, and as such, they are usually one of the first places that trouble strikes ... the trouble of dealing with mold and mildew as well as other common bathroom problems. The section ... inspection. Not many people realize that they may need to get a permit to install a new bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 13:06:49
The Advantages of using Dehumidifiers
by Patrick Anthony Do you live somewhere that has either a wet or humid climate? ... to the growth of mold on the walls and which can cause you respiratory problems in the future ... conditions such as asthma and allergies. So having a dehumidifier will help to produce the number of dust [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 10:01:24
Mold Is Not A New Trouble We Are Facing Posted By : Drago Marx
This article discusses about reasons for some common and very harmful mold symptoms and worthwhile suggestions to fix this problem using natural cleaning products [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 05:00:00
Allergens
<!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:”"; margin:0in; margin-bottom: ... were getting worse and worse, causing her to have trouble breathing. We sent out specialists to check the house for mold, and they did find some. But honestly the biggest problem was house cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 13:44:27
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