Habitat For Humanity Homes Start To Crumble

85 homeowners from a Habitat for Humanity complex in Florida, are suing Habitat for Humanity, ... residents have complained of mildew and mysterious skin rashes. One resident said her children were ... liberals that built them a house because the poor have mold in their houses. Mold. Now, correct [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:07:13

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Where I've Been

Anyone notice I was missing?I've been really really sick lately. For about 3 months now, actually! ... there.)I came to the conclusion that all of my symptoms matched with the symptoms from black mold. I think my house has mold growing in several places and is making me very sick. I can't be certain until [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:07:00

Black Mold, all-u-can-eat bacon & Condescending Lies

Unemployment, losing our dream house, homelessness, bed rest and birth of our fifth baby and death in the family ... , get ready to laugh.....wait for it....wait........Toxic 'Black' Mold is infesting the house. So, after ... time. Mold_cabinet_corner_5 OK now see the corner of the cabinets right there? In the next [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 05:59:24

Mold problems and flooding: Lessons to be learned from Katrina

One of the places I have attended college over the years of advanced education is Iowa City. I know of some of the problems of flooding but certainly not to the extent of recent days. I also have experienced mold problems because I lived in a house that had mold and the landlady refused to acknowledge it or address it [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 13:31:26

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, ... is affected by mold. Your costs of remediation to solve the problem might be less expensive and less taxing ... and remediation costs, decontamination of personal property, and attorney fees. That could really add [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:15:31

The Passive Home - No Heater Required

The idea that ones home needs to be a drafty place with a heater running all winter is being challenged in Germany with ... concern as I cope with asthma is the buildup of mold and overall bad air. This paragraph makes ... failed, because of stagnant air and mold. But new passive houses use an ingenious central ventilation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 11:39:13

Very Cool (Or Is That Warm?)

Very Cool (Or Is That Warm?) This won’t do me much good in Las Vegas, but it’s still pretty neat: a home that stays warm without a heater ... 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 coming in, exchanging heat with 90 percent efficiency. “ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 23:06:55

Gift Ideas

Looking for a good read to give as a gift this year? Here are a few of my favorite books from the past year ... not left the building! That's what crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Clair discovers when she does mold remediation at a dilapidated old house. To her surprise, she finds the dead "King" in a crawlspace [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 21:25:00

The Pollution In The Air

The Pollution In The Air While we have tried to make improvements to our air quality in the past few years by using more fuel efficient vehicles ... Aydan Corkern § Environment ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, fire, floods, Home, house, mold, rain, restoration, safety, storms, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:40:12

Darn it all! Moving Again. Plus a pregnancy update.

by Divine Domesticity on January 16th, 2008 Well, we have to move again. They are going to have to remove part of the roof because of the extensive water and mold damage at the house, and since its about negative 10 outside, it really isn't possible to stay here while [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:29:00

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

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

Icicles aren’t cool!

Up in Snow Country, many places have been hit with the first (or second or third!) snow storm of the year ... caused by poor or missing insulation and air leakage from your house into your attic ... decay and mold and mildew to form in attics and on wall surfaces. The FixFortunately [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 14:52:47

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

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

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

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

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 ... . I am not sure what that is but I already called the constructor who had some renovation the house [more...]

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

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 ... be able to see some kind of a pipe/duct (galvanized steel, aluminum, or plastic) between the attic floor [more...]

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

Basement Waterproofing In Indiana With ICE Guard

Leaky basements and problems with crawl spaces occur almost in all houses ... always lead to cracked walls and weak foundations, with black mold and carpet mold growing in the crawl ... technical gadgets used as crawl space dehumidifiers to maintain a dry basement. French drains, ‘tanking’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 12:39:56

Whole House Dehumidifier

Elevated moisture in your home provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria and many other allergens. A Whole House Dehumidifier combats such allergens and protects [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:18:12

The Benefits of Bamboo Floor

Nowadays, more and more people are beginning to appreciate the beauty of using bamboo floors ... can easily be housed with different types of insects mostly because it can absorb mold, mildew, and moisture [more...]

Date: 2008-07-05 02:17:29

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

Carefully with the mold in your home

Do you ever feel breathless while in the house? Breathless can be caused by several things, in addition to dust and dirty air can also be caused by a fungus or molds in the wall next ... suspicious-smelling carpets, and using white vinegar or bleach to clean mold from garbage cans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:56:59

Change to Concrete?

Although the majority of American homeowners, a full 76% of us, live in wood frame structures, ... Cement Association(PCA), with low maintenance and mold resistance also scoring high points. For those ... of an average-sized house hundreds of dollars per year in utility costs. Concrete wall systems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:32:10

Even drywall is made in China.

This is a scary story. Homeowners in Florida are having a battle with Lennar Homes concerning the use of drywall made in China ... as damage to metal in the house including electrical wiring and electronic components.Residents ... -based National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, wonders whether the Chinese drywall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:51:00

Recalling When Congress Was a Whites-Only Club

Bruce G. Guthrie, U.S. News & World Report - This month will be remembered for the arrival of an African-American at the pinnacle of American ... the floor of the House of Representatives during a debate on a farm bill. He talked briefly ... to mold and rivet public sentiment against us as a people and to lose no opportunity to hold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:25:06

Obama Selects Rick Warren for Invocation

This isn’t going to make gay rights activists happy ... towards his base. While Warren is not of the fire-and-brimstone mold, he did play a prominent role ... is not likely to enter the White House with a progressive gay rights agenda. He was apparently honest [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 15:15:18

Fetlife Revisits PizzaBabe

Tonights special guest is John Baku from Fetlife.com A year later…WHOA Yes…thats my cat..vet thursday! Johns podcasting from an Igloo! John just doesnt fit in…to any mold YAY the fistina  joke worked ... is HOT at Fetlife! Television …We both like House Goodnight Podland xoxoxo Audio can be downloaded [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:57:39

No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’

Hello everyone. The first thing I thought when I saw the title was “great, another uber insulated house that stays the right temperature, yet the occupants suffer through horrible air quality, including mold spores.”It would appear the experts have solved the old paradigm that too much insulation equals poor air quality. With the new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:06:16

Whole House Dehumidifier

The relative humidity in your home should be between 30-50% ... like mold, wet patches on the walls and ceilings, corrosion, decay and other moisture related ... excess moisture in the air which prevents infestations and mildew. These problems can not only cause [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:35:25

Author/Illustrator Highlight - Jane Cabrera

Cabrera certainly has a unique style of illustrating her books and it's easy to pick them out in a crowd once you take notice of her work ... had the opportunity to look through a few of her titles which have been published by Holiday House. Old ... , at the same time, it's simplistic. She has been touted as breaking the mold when it comes to illustrating [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 23:02:25

Jazz Up Your Walls-Forget Boring Beige

The house was unassuming from the outside.  A typical Prince William County brick front colonial with a great lot ... t set to high.  Upper level had 4 nice size bedrooms and other than a little clean up the house ... and not someone to come in with a mask and protective clothing to take out mold! Another day of interesting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 14:34:32

More breaking news regarding Non toxic cleaning products

Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... these natural mold remover. Who would of ever thought that a natural rust removers will take care of rust ... away at your hands. There are a lot of home cleaners that are making their way to everyones [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:57:16

House Update ~ Chronicles of a Real Estate Nightmare ~ Amber's Room ~ Part 4

Amber's room was not part of the mold issue, it was just ugly. It originally had a drab gray paneling and the molding was not done very well ... has been a real trooper getting everything done on this house since so much of it wasn't even planned [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:26:50

American Idol: The Good, the Horrendous and the Strange

American Idol is back!  There are going to be a lot of changes this season, but I take each change as it comes ... she has no family to back her, this girl brings down the house.  She has a unique voice that Kara says ... as a kid and got sick from mold.  His voice almost makes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 15:59:03

The BIG 4-0…

Well this is the year, the year I HIT the BIG 4-0! (April 29th.. so you have a few months to shop, grin!) ... I get to break that mold! So any suggestions on what I should do to mark my 4th decade of life ... House (avg) $15,550 (a cheap car is more than that now!) Avg Annual Income $8,550 (minimum wage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:37:12

Disaster Strikes! Now What?

Disaster Strikes! Now What? Look, there are a lot of things someone needs to know to own a house and keep it in good working order ... really dry and eliminate the contaminants which can cause mold and mildew. Sustaining Water Damage ... to be concerned with the lasting effecting of water like black mold and bacteria. This is where the pros really [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:46:22

Twisted, Sister

Twisted, Sister January 2nd, 2009 · No Comments Here’s a unique approach to a front wall. [ ... twisted fence columns curb appeal bad MLS photos ugly home house Phoenix real estate A horrible attempt at sponge painting.  Makes it look like there’s tons of mold and mildew in the bathroom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:25:12

Tales: The Heart of Ardmore

Jermaine Gresham The website for Ardmore, Oklahoma says that it was twice named an All-American City by the National Municipal League ... back to his house in Ardmore to live, he slept on the couch, no bed, and without a pillow because ... eventually mold the young boy. Blankenship was a counselor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 08:51:03

$365,000 Price Reduction on Alpharetta Foreclosure | Hopewell Plantation

ALPHARETTA - That is NOT a typo.  Yes, this house in Hopewell Plantation was reduced this week from $699K to $335K ... undetected for a while resulting in moisture and black mold in the basement.  It is a problem that needs remediation, but not a show stopper as far as the house is concern, in my opinion.  The sheetrock [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 20:13:42

LoveSac, Baby

I have always wanted a beanbag chair. This is a slightly embarrassing admission from someone whose tastes lean toward the midcentury modern aesthetic. LoveSac makes beanbag furniture that truly breaks the mold. Oversized and luxuriously slipcovered ... although I am not entirely sure if Bob would allow the latter into the house… it's 8' in diameter [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:17:00

House Update ~ Chronicles of a Real Estate Nightmare ~ Stairway ~ Part 5A

The stairway was another area with no mold problems but was just UGLY! They had 2 different wall boards that didn't match and molding that made no sense. We tried a couple of areas with painting over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:19:58

Day 18

Mood: DisappointedMode: She Hate MeThoughts:Always last place.Always last to know.Always waiting around for... something ... for. If I can fit that mold, then I'll give it a shot. If not, I'll move on. I have enough 'friends ... with them out to his house to see if he's home, or if he has a new girlfriend. When something, anything [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:21:00

Air Traffic Control Towers Go From Bad to Worse

Nearly 60 percent of the air traffic control towers and other key aviation facilities run by the Federal Aviation Administration are more than 30 years old and plagued by leaks, mold and foggy windows that can make it difficult ... deficiencies and maintenance-related issues" that would keep the guys from This Old House busy for [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 19:30:07

The Clay is Not in Charge

Then he (Eli) said, “It is the LORD; let him do what seems good to him ... is going to punish him, and his house forever, because of the actions of his sons. Actions he did ... and he was one of those who could sculpt and mold the stuff. He could find the little cracks in his work [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 23:29:23

On A Lighter Note................

Thinking of dating a horsewoman? Please read the following carefully: Easy to Locate.- She's either off on the horse or out in the barn ... perfectionist - Checks every section of hay for mold but doesn't blink when she petrifies dinner ... about training or breeding. Socially aware - Knows that formal occasions call for clean boots [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 23:46:00

Five Questions: Talking McHale, Wittman, and Love with T'Wolves Blog

It's not easy being a Minnesota Timberwolves fan. Early-season ineptitude caused team owner Glen Taylor to finally put his foot down, ... is to clean house and bring in an entire new Front Office of fresh blood. Personally, my #1 coaching ... ever hope to possess. I think a young impressionable team for him to mold would be a decent fit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 18:55:18

Who's RAD? Saundra Mitchell!

A warm welcome please, to the lovely lady Saundra Mitchell, author of the upcoming Shadowed Summer which sounds like it’s going to be high on my wishlist, just because of its haunting topic._____________________________________________________Random Q&A:Come up with an anagram of your name. (It's okay, it doesn't have to make sense) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:00:00

6 Must-Have Characteristics to Look for When Buying a Home

J.D. is on vacation. This is a guest post from G.E. Miller, author of the 20somethingfinance.com blog for young professionals ... for a house is: “How easy will it be to sell this thing?” Sound personal-finance decisions usually involve thinking one step ahead. You should not be content just to get into a house that you emotionally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 13:00:30

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