Sunday Conversation: Raising Frugal Kids Edition

photo by OiMax Welcome to Sunday Conversation #11! ... many times have you seen or heard parents making fun of an old beat up car, or a run-down house.  Over time these examples mold kids’ attitudes towards material things, and they incorrectly think [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 11:00:45

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Tips for Green Homeowners

Tips for Green Homeowners If you want to be a green homeowner, ... nicer to live in a home where there are no toxic fumes or other issues to worry about. Most people don ... . Then they find that their old houses were making them sick with mold and nasty fumes everywhere. Ecological [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 02:12:58

Visiting family

Yesterday we had a little family get together with my sister-in-law and her kids. We gave them the presents we bought for them and played with them ( ... the house with gloves, mold killer in one hand and a cleaning cloth in the other. How can people [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:13:12

Water Removal Service For Basement Flooding

Flooding can also be caused by unnatural circumstances like a pipe burst. But no matter what caused flooding, both your health and property are at risk. Water can damage your furniture, carpets and even the structure of your house. Bacteria and mold contamination [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 02:00:08

Saving mother earth by using Black mold cleaners

When purchasing a new house one of the best things about it is having that smell of a new home when you walk in ... that are turning some heads as well. Many people experience mold growth in their home and now are finding out that these toxic black mold cleaner are destroying their mold problem without posing any threat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 15:49:09

Isabella Miller-Jenkins, Christian Nationalism, And The Presidential Election

After eight years of having a conservative, evangelical Christian in the White House, ... in the mold of our current president. So, let’s discuss an issue that’s not currently being discussed ... the clinical setting of the infertility specialist’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 00:00:02

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

It’s instinctual to shudder at "feel good" product sites

Manufacturers love sponsoring a “feel good” web site about product that’s made headlines in a sordid fashion, ... LickChineseMadeToys.org” or “PeanutButterIsSafeNow.org” - those fellows buckled down and are attempting to fix their house ... that eats sunflower seeds and rock mold holding my left hand - and a Blackwater [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:02:23

“We had nine lawyers, they had nine lawyers”

Foreclosure-endangered TV personality Ed McMahon on why the much-publicized $7 ... -July 2003 (0) “Panel Finds Mold in Buildings Is No Threat to Most People” (0) ... .2 million settlement over mold in his Beverly Hills house didn’t really go that far, once [more...]

Date: 2008-06-07 17:07:56

Isabella Miller-Jenkins, Christian Nationalism, And The Presidential Election

After eight years of having a conservative, evangelical Christian in the White House, ... in the mold of our current president. So, let's discuss an issue that's not currently being discussed ... the clinical setting of the infertility specialist's [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 22:26:40

Happy New Year!!!

Hello Everyone!Well, I hope you all had a great holiday season.As for us here at the Folly it went well ... by CompoundMiter. Anyone who is either putting in crown molding, or has an old house with weird [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 01:36:00

Thoughts on Rahm & the Rest as I Trek to Yale

Obama appointment rumors are spinning like crazy in DC ... Daschle may be taking himself out of the running as chief of staff in Barack Obama's White House. Many ... that mold. He knows it -- but in my view, he's the single best guy to help massage and manage the many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 00:42:44

A08holder15 Can Holder restore Justice? Proof keeps on coming that the Bush Justice Department was just another political arm of the White House ... as "mold spores" and "crazy libs" whom he needed to replace with "right-thinking Americans" (i.e. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:38:09

Shoppin'

We finally got the floor plans for our house!!!! And y'all know what that means!!!!??!?!!? I can finally start decorating in my head! ... one in an old victorian with bright white molding.. Gorgeous! eeeeeee! Our house closes on Feb 10th, I can't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 03:12:00

The positives of using Non toxic cleaning products

Being able to sign the contract on a new home is a wonderful feeling. One of the best reasons to buy a new house is to start new memories ... black mold cleaner. Could you believe that rust removal could remove rust without using any type ... to everyones favorites as well. There are a lot of home owners who now have a mold problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:26:50

The Energy Challenge - No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in Innovative ‘Passive Houses’ - Series - NYTimes.com

#fullpost{display:inline;}"December 27, 2008The Energy ChallengeNo Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’By ELISABETH ROSENTHALDARMSTADT, ... sealed solar-heated homes failed, because of stagnant air and mold. But new passive houses use an ingenious central ventilation system. The warm air going out passes side by side with clean, cold air [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 05:22:00

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

Tackle It Tuesday

We have had this nasty mold growing on the front of our house since the sun never really shines on it. I had finally had enough of it the other day and decided to get rid of it. I used some Mildew remover, a hose, and a scrub brush and look what I did... Now people can walk up to our front door [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 12:31:09

Perino: SOFA Means U.S. Can ‘Celebrate The Victory’ In Iraq

Ever since Iraq’s cabinet “overwhelmingly approved” a proposed security agreement that mandates the full withdrawal of all U.S ... , White House press secretary Dana Perino tried to mold the agreement to fit her boss’s view, saying ... . forces from Iraq by the end of 2011, the White House has been engaged in a rhetorical dance — [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 21:17:48

SmartTurn Lowers Entry Barrier for Enterprise-class Warehouse and Inventory Management Software

Runaway success of company’s SaaS WMS and financial growth spur expansion into new San Francisco headquarters SAN FRANCISCO — 2008 marked a major ... . SmartTurn’s easy-to-use, Web-based WMS continues to break the traditional enterprise WMS software mold ... to SAP to custom-in house procurement or Web storefronts. In terms of affordability, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:00:12

End of the Year Meme

What did you do in 2008 that you’d never done before? Taught high school English! ... .  I still have two weeks of vacation though. Did you suffer illness or injury? I got the flu twice ... it might be due to the MOLD growing in various floors throughout my house and/or the disintegrated [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:40:10

It’s A Good Start

Whenever the M’s get around to announcing who their new GM is, I’m pretty sure I know what my reaction will be. “Nice, good hire, now let’s get started with the house cleaning.” Whether it ends up being ... /Friedman/Byrnes mold that perhaps we would have preferred, they all come well spoken of and appear [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 01:40:48

Elsewhere on the Ecosphere…

Here are today’s picks for what’s wow in green. Enjoy! How to green your PB&J! Bush may do some good for the planet? Say no to toxic mold. LA half-way house goes vertical. EPA violates their own Clean Air Act? [more...]

Date: 2008-08-27 18:00:38

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

I'll have a Burger, Fries & Coke please

"Can I take your order sir?"...."Sure I'd like a burger, fries and a coke please." Does this sound familiar to you? because it does to me ... our bodies. It's in the air, the plastics, mold in our houses the food etc. But what we're trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 08:50:00

Obama: Competent Turk or Incompetent Christian?

Today is a day set aside to remember the work of Martin Luther King Jr ... a usually young dynamic person eager for change“), many wonder whether or not Obama fits the mold of a “ ... to the White House. On the flip side of the competence coin, many wonder whether or not Obama — [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:01:18

Alliance-Enviro

Being bombarded by environmental news daily, at first I thought Aliance-Enviro is just another blog about "going green." Well, once I click on their website, I found out that it is exactly what our house needs! Professional services for air duct cleaning, mold removal, pest control etc. The site provides extensive [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 18:53:00

Phosphorescent playing 'To Willie' Nelson - 2009 tour dates

DOWNLOAD: Phosphorescent - Reasons to Quit (Willie Nelson) (MP3) ... . The songs collected on To Willie seem cracked from Phosphorescent's proprietary mold with Matthew ... 28th Bell House show that is still on sale. Stay tuned for more details on the SXSW show. Willie [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:58:37

Mitchell Bard: Clark Was Right on McCain, But Now We're Talking About the Wrong Issue

"Well, I don't think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president ... dangerous mold from a house. It's about skill sets, and the act of having your plane shot down [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 22:50:06

Merry Christmas to All

I don't usually do holiday posts, but I found this poem at The Real Muck, and thought you all might enjoy it too ... t fit the mold, flat-chested for small house spaces. It’s the wind-blown hair, the hole in the sock [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 19:30:00

Back Home

The blog burnout blues is still here but I need to finish a few things online and after this, I can go back to my hibernation! ... from our own house. Good thing I got to check this mold removal site and read a few information ... s nothing serious. I think this Mold Removal and Remediation is a great idea if ever. I will asked [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 12:46:40

Things you should know about Wholesale cleaning products

Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance ... while using these toxic black mold cleaner. Could you believe that rust remover can get ris ... in their home are using these natural mold remover are the best way to remove toxic mold from their home to make [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 19:33:48

Things you should know about Natural mold removers

Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance. One of the best reasons to buy a new house is to start new memories ... earth while using these mold cleaners. Could you believe that rust remover will take care of rust ... as well. Many people experience mold growth in their home and now are finding [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:19:41

Winterizing Your Home with Thieves Essential Oil and Products

December 3, 2008 in Aromatherapy, Cold & Flu Prevention, Did You Know? ... . Try these great tips around the house for protection from dust, mold, and unwanted microorganisms [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 19:57:54

Impromptu Shorty: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

I used to sell Wilmington, NC real estate up until a couple of years ago. Real estate was my life; it was all I did, all I knew for 25 years ... at me for not telling me that the house was meant to be condemned due to dangerous mold and a terrible termite ... any signs of infestation or mold or anything to make the place uninhabitable. Nothing. Of course [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 01:55:57

A Smorgasbord

So you may be wondering where I've been the last couple of days.  But don't worry I'm not taking one of my sabbaticals.  I've just been busy cleaning up my house (*GASP* I know, shhh Mom don't tell anyone how my house ... allergic to a lot of things, including cats, mold, trees, grass, dust, etc.  These have only developed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 04:44:00

Stop Copying - Be Original

I came across an interesting poll over at Problogger that showed percentages of how much people made with their online ventures in October 2008 ... of this is the housing market. Look how many people were trying to buy and flip houses. Eventually the supply ... it with similar lists, and mold it into your own method. No one niche is similar, and no one [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 05:01:31

MeMe, because I’ve got nothing else

Seen at knitv.com: 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? The main character of a romance novel my mother read when she was a teenager. 2 ... ? The guy from housing who is going to check out the Killer Mold I’ve got in the bathroom.  It’ ... talking to her rawhide 22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple, black, or red [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 17:58:25

Holt declares state senate candidacy

Holt declares state senate candidacy By Matt Friedman, PolitickerNJ.com Reporter www.co.hunterdon.nj ... to succeed Calling himself as a fiscal conservative and social moderate in the mold of state Sen ... to the U.S. House of Representatives. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:47:00

How to Make a Rice Krispie Treat Panda

Perhaps you are looking for a creative party dessert in honor of a panda lover, or for an endangered species advocate. Or maybe you just have a lot of Rice Krispies lying around the house. All of these are good reasons to mold a masterpiece of panda proportions! [more...]

Date: 2008-09-15 03:00:00

Unpainted stucco needs more than a wash

Q:My stucco house has never been painted, and from years of never being cleaned it is very dirty ... and they do not seem to take this dirt or mold off. None of the companies has washed the house ... . But we do question that it never had what is known in the plastering trade as a "color coat."Stucco is a porous [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 19:00:00

It ain't no mystery, tomorrow is His Story!

This one is my personal favorite, it has so much more meaning, beyond just the thread and the ink, ... the white house as we know it, and hopefully he will mold a new America were we can look past color ... rock band in a mostly white Punk scene, that broke down the color barriers and helped mold The golden [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:49:00

The Worst Family Feud Answers Ever

Question: Name a former President that most people would say is honest ... in their house. #1 Answer: Relatives Worst Answer: Mold Question: Name a musician who goes by one name [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 16:06:49

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

Simple Water Damage Restoration Tips For Homeowners

Water damage usually occurs in homes when there are pipes that burst or when the home’s water system suffers from a leak and it goes unnoticed for a ... long time. When this happens, some furniture and areas of the house are damaged due to prolonged contact with water. Molds and mildew may also grow in ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 08:10:05

bay area quickies

been in the bay area for almost a day now. some quickies:PROs:- 70 degrees, cloudless. sun shines on your face and warms it. feels nice ... :- this 3 bedroom house is in the burbs of south San francisco so there is nothing around (except other houses ... connection- reason why this house hasn't been lived in? it had a case of deadly mold! mold has since [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:43:00

Shoveling

It's been a few days since I've posted - I've just been laying low as far as the blogging goes, taking some time. I miss Jan ... in the house is unbreathable. Toxic, even, and none of the windows have screens (they were never open!) Jan ... , and you have a recipe for an incredibly cluttered house that may be unsalvegable. We think there's black mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 00:18:35

Wood Stoves and Other Alternative Adventures

One of the biggest selling points when we purchased our home over a year ago was the fact that it had multiple fireplaces. Our Victorian home is charming- with it's wood floors, beautiful moldings, and historic feel ... into a traumatic episode of Little House on the Prairie as we huddled in front of the fire trying [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:29:55

Stupid house

Well, the flood god passed us over but the moisture afrit had taken up residence long ago ... much difference. However, I did have several anxiety dreams of mold, and mold removal, and being ... . Apparently, the NE & NW corners of the house have moisture problems. A few months after we moved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 01:54:00

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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