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

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Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

Mas Labs, Inc. the Mold Experts Since 1983

Mold Problem? Then call the Mold Experts, Mas Labs, Inc ... / Seepage Solutions External Wall Waterproofing Sump Pumps Installed / Repaired Duct Cleaning Water ... . They have been the experts for over 20 years providing services such as mold testing and removal [more...]

Date: 2008-06-05 13:06:03

Proper Inspections Before You Buy a Home

A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , you have an expensive problem on your hands. Mold and mildew can not only affect the strength and stability ... to check the home for other serious problems such as wood destroying organisms, mold, lead [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:30:57

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

Air Conditioner Units

I love to people watch. I have a degree in social work and criminal justice and have worked in the human services filed for over twenty years ... of problems with creating mold and mildew as well as warping the wood in the home. When we moved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:15:08

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

How To Choose A Whole House Air Purifier

By Ray Lam Before purchasing an air purifier for your home, ... it with your household air duct system, allowing the air flow from the entire building ... gas and clean the air of other contaminants. If you have a problem with dust, mold, or mildew [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 04:45:00

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

$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

How To Remove Black Mold

by Gary Homesetter If you have ever tried to remove mold, you know it can be a huge problem ... cleaners are very inexpensive and are stronger than some of the named brands that you will find in the store. Most people use bleach. Yes, bleach will work but what if you want to clean the carpet? Bleach [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 13:40:45

Getting Rid Of Mold

Getting Rid Of Mold January 19, 2009 | By cashcow In Articles | Comments Off Mold is a natural occurrence but it can be a problem when it ... . Spray a vinegar solution into problem areas such as the shower head or cubicle, faucets or grout ... once over when cleaning mold. It can grow under the rug, in the window ledges and even on your drywall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:34:56

Habitat for Liberalism?

In doing my morning rounds this morning I notice that there’s an awful lot of traffic on Michelle’s place this morning with regards to Habitat for ... . Others reported mold or mildew, nails popping out of plasterboard and other problems. The Habitat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 16:18:38

Will’s finally here and we’re getting lots done

Will finally got here Saturday after several plane problems. I thought he’d “take a day off,” but he was rarin’ to get started on the addition ... bathed for 15-20 minutes. Several of the jars have mold on top of the strawberries. Some jars have no mold and we have enjoyed them on french toast, etc. with no problems. Can you tell me what went wrong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:20:54

How to Clean the Fridge

After dyeing “specialty” dyes, like ordered pancake, I always seem to have left over dye ... , they would start developing mold on the top of the liquid. The fridge corrects that problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:46:14

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

Boise Real Estate Info - Crawlspace Moisture

I dealt with three home inspections this week and two of them turned up moisture in the crawlspaces ... these problems can be costly. I have been involved in several transactions where remediation of crawlspace ... the layer of clay). Good In a worst-case scenario, crawlspace moisture can result in toxic mold [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 18:21:26

Boon…Frog Pod and Bath Toys Review

We had a major problem in our bathroom.  Toys, washcloths, puffs, shampoos, soaps, you name it, they were taking over ... of designer toys and srubbies.  These toys are non absorbent which means less likely to attract mold and mildew! The foam pieces are great to get wet and stick them to the shower walls.  What great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:04:00

Treasure behind your walls ?

Do you have Treasure in your walls? My Name is Matthew Shields Author of Monergy ... ·         Problems with heat ducts that  blow the expensive warm air to places that it doesn’ ... in your life ·         if you do have water  spilling into your home mold may be an issue, we can see [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 18:49:30

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

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