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
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Approach to Concert: Smooth Going
The standard profile of a crossing guard is pedestrian–a nice, smiling face who wants to help people get from point A to B. But the woman stationed at the intersection of 19th Street and Virginia Avenue NW is breaking the mold. This blog item was reported by Jule Banville and written by Erik Wemple “Obama! Let’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 17:20:19
Double Check Your For Sale Listing Details
A little over two years ago, my friend discovered that she had developed mold in her basement ... or the extensive cleaning of the basement; but the listing completely skipped how she replaced all her appliances with stainless steel, replaced her counter-top, and installed hardwood floors on the first [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 16:20:57
The Artist
Imagine that you were an artist. Not just any artist, but a master artist ... get your art back. You dust it off, polish it, and clean it. Your heart is full. You spend time ... for what it contains. As you turn to your artwork, it is gone, chasing after its desires and trying to mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 07:36:31
A Day Off...
is never actually a day off. I apparently lack the gene that allows an individual to sit on their butt all day and veg out infront of the TV.I am off from work today because the mold remediation (AKA family room demolition) is in full swing. I took Nate to my mom's for the day which leaves me all alone in my house... ok, the dogs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 16:16:00
Home restoration
Home is a place to rest, to meet the family, and a home must be comfortable for everyone, ... -restoration.com, they have restoration services like water damage restoration, mold remediation, air duct cleaning, construction, remodeling and many more. Their response is fast because they open [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 04:04:22
Alliance-Enviro
Being bombarded by environmental news daily, at first I thought Aliance-Enviro is just another blog about "going green ... ! Professional services for air duct cleaning, mold removal, pest control etc. The site provides extensive ... is cleaning up trama scene. I didn't know that there are professionals for such services!! In the days [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 18:53:00
The High Cost of Pretending
... gained from taking a vacation by collecting mold and spitting it back out at you the moment you return ... home to a clean INBOX. Don’t worry… if you forget, you’ll get a nice note from my INBOX telling [more...]
Date: 2008-12-09 15:39:50
Why Can't You Ever Make On-Time Payments?
By Tisha Tolar How frustrating is it to pay all of your bills each month when you finally get a minute to sit down and take care of things, ... habits and how you can mold them to a more effective way of managing your financial responsibilities. Why is it so hard to be on time each month? Perhaps the reason your financial house isn't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 22:28:05
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
The Bushevik who nailed the “commies” at the DoJ
Often, when confronted with the evidence of vast election fraud by Bush & Co ... , of them will come clean. Those willing to speak out–as Mike Connell was, before Rove threatened ... out but also punishing the “commies,” “crazy libs” and (my personal favorite) “mold spores” [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:23:07
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
Katy Perry Vamps It Up WWII-Style
“Thinking of You” is the latest from Katy Perry’s successful One of the Boys LP, and it perfectly fits the record company mold for third-single-ballad. Pensive acoustic guitars, sappy lyrics, and an epic video — all ingredients of a carefully planned attack! I am a shameless [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 23:36:03
Green Cleaners
About a year ago I was walking down the cleaner aisle at Target looking for my favorite tub of Clorox wipes when something else caught my eye I had ... of cleaning the mold, mildew, and soap scum out of my showers it also smells good. Now I can clean [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 21:01:11
The Algebra of Infinite Fundamentalism
A few years ago, I was having a telephonic conversation with one of my best friends from high school and the topic turned to Arundhati Roy ... who extensively uses rhetoric that could be classified as “pacifist” doesn’t quite fit that mental mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 03:24:43
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
Keep Your Home Clean By Going Green
Every one's talking about "going green" but would you believe that steam cleaners can be green, too? It's true! Vapor steam cleaners are a natural way to clean without the use of non-environment-friendly ... mite and remove mold and bacteria. This is done using dry steam at high temperatures which sanitize [more...]
Date: 2008-08-02 05:36:47
New Years Resolution success
We’re 2 1/2 weeks in, so how are you doing with those new years resolutions? ... areas are clean. Showers, toilets, sinks - you get the idea. Those have the potential to grow mildew and mold which can adversely affect health. Linens and beds. You spend about 1/3 of your day every [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 19:23:14
Author of the Month: Christy Barritt's Body of Work
Books by Christy Barritt:Suspicious MindsKregel PublicationsJune 2008ISBN:0825425409Rock and roll may never die, but the King is definitely dead . . . again. In this smart and suspenseful sequel to Hazardous Duty, crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Claire finds herself stuck doing mold remediation to pay the bills. But her first day on the job [more...]
Date: 2008-11-28 18:00:00
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
The Second Coming
Before I get into the meat of this post I want to clarify one thing: I’m a devout believer in God and Jesus ... in a piece of toast or in the mold on Grandma Hilda’s refrigerator. I might be in the minority ... , they’ll just replace it with a clean [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 05:53:24
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
Emergency Furnace Repair Santa Monica
Emergency Furnace Repair Santa Monica By Appliance Chief | November 24, ... they are in their own home. For instance, if the winter is mild, mold and other allergens become more abundant. It is important to schedule regular cleaning of your air ducts to protect your family against [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 03:04:44
Germ Guardian Ultrasonic Tabletop Humidifier
A space-saving and portable cool mist ultrasonic humidifier perfect for offices and bedrooms that uses nano-silver technology to naturally inhibit bacteria, mold and mildew from growing in the water tank for healthier mist generation and a cleaner breathing environment. Click Here: Read Full Post [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 20:48:41
Obama's Treasury pick didn't pay taxes. So what.
OK by now everyone has heard about how Obama's cabinet pick to lead the Treasury Dept. failed to pay some of his taxes ... to him as a young up and comer in the mold of Bush's man Hank Paulson.NWR readers are aware ... an NFL team there would be a clean sweep of the coaching staff and front office. But in politics [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 04:44:00
How did I come to be an eco-friendly designer?
Breaking with my standard format of reporting design trends, ... environment such as dust, cleaning chemicals and paint fumes, pet dander, mold, etc. Naturally I always ask ... the cushions in their sofa. The availability of paints and finishes that are low or zero VOC [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:05:00
Email Sabbatical Has Begun
We are packed and finishing the final touches on leaving Los Angeles. My email bouncer is on ( ... gained from taking a vacation by collecting mold and spitting it back out at you the moment you return ... home to a clean INBOX. Don't worry... if you forget, you'll get a nice note from my INBOX telling [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 15:30:29
Giveaway: Summer Totes from Ju-Ju-Be
Summer may be almost over but there’s still time to enjoy the outdoors! ... from TEFLON® fabric protector to AgION™ Technologies, Inc. microbial linings that kill germs, mold & mildew, to a memory foam changing pad.” Ju-Ju-Be has recently introduced two brand new designs [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 07:30:26
A Taste of Honesty
Sometimes you have to make a change. For me that change came two weeks ago when I formally resigned at the “Director of Contemporary Worship” at ... just to stick the Church in a cookie cutter mold, and send everyone out to make disciples using the same [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 22:16:45
Warning: Email Sabbatical is Imminent .. and other random thoughts
On Monday, I will fly to Berkeley to begin the dissertation filing process. ( ... from taking a vacation by collecting mold and spitting it back out at you the moment you return ... to a clean INBOX. Don't worry... if you forget, you'll get a nice note from my INBOX telling you to shove [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 23:40:39
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
$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
Poem.
DiggingBetween my finger and my thumb The squat pen rests; as snug as a gun.Under my window a clean rasping sound When the spade sinks into gravelly ground: My father ... his shoulder, digging down and down For the good turf. Digging.The cold smell of potato mold, the squelch [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 13:00:35
HE LABORS FOR ART (Mar, 1957)
view additional pages HE LABORS FOR ART THE confident-looking man above is Louis Dlugosz, ... to mold clay came early to Louis Dlugosz. As a boy he spent long hours on a creek bank in Lackawanna ... . of Lackawanna. He, his wife and six-year-old son Michael live in a house crowded with his sculpture [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 04:03:39
Headache and an emergency site
Good morning! I had a terrible headache last night, I wanted to go online and drop EC’s but I have to sleep early otherwise I won’t be able to come ... restoration, fungus remediation and Black Mold Removal. So if you’re one of the many US residents [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 01:41:00
Inaugural tidbit: Obama and the Lincoln Bible
Barack Obama launched his campaign on the steps of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. And he unveiled his choice of running-mate there, too, in homage to his hero, Abraham Lincoln. He has assembled a team of rivals for his cabinet, in the mold of Lincoln. So naturally, for the oath [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 16:56:49
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
Music on the Game Grid: Interactive Arpeggiators Al-Jazari, reacTogon
The step sequencer. The sixteen-pad drum machine. The piano roll. The step sequencing piano roll. The waveform editor. The multi-track recording. Live music is a dynamic and changing phenomenon, but much of our technology assumes fairly predictable interfaces with time. Elysium, which we saw early this week, breaks out of that mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:05:53
Natural Bleach Alternatives
Does whiter whites mean cleaner clothes? Many of us have grown up with the idea that chlorine bleach is necessary to provide cleaner clothes, ... as a laundry booster, clean tiles & grouts, mold & mildew, solve carpet stains ... that gets caught in the groves of the tile. The cheapest brand I have found is Sun Oxygen Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:55
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
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
Come to Bed
I watched you pour yourself in to bed.Long legged, broad chested, five'o'clock shadow on your almost too handsome face ... apples and soap-clean skin. I buried my nose in to the crook of your still damp neck and took a long ... my body and I fold and mold to the command of your hands [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 19:44:00
Carpet Cleaning Best Practices
by Jerry Fondale Any homeowner knows that great looking, long lasting carpets don’t come cheap ... a lot of bacteria, fungus, mold and dust mites, and cleans your carpet. The drawback to steam cleaning ... , etc. Steam cleaning, or hot-water extraction, is one option. This method forces hot water between [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 08:09:31
Caring for Your Greenhouse in Winter
January brings harsh weather to most parts of the U.S. Depending on where you live, your greenhouse may have to deal with snow, high winds, driving rain, hail, or ice storms. Mold, mildew, and moss may get their start during cool, wet weather [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:22:03
Black Mold in Your Grout
by Sam Weyland Grout cleaning, though not directly related to the body, is still a vital hygienic ritual in any household ... : Sam Weyland prefers to do grout cleaning herself, but also recommends Grout Cleaning for those who are unable to do so. Visit Grout Cleaning and drop that mop! [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:48:40
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
hayfever
Do you experience runny nose, sneezing and nasal congestion in the same season year after year? Do you seem to get “colds” often? ... cleaners. Mold Thoroughly clean all damp areas of the home with fungicidal cleaner. Avoid having indoor [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 03:01:45
Water damage restoration services
Here is a nice review about the best water damage restoration services provider ... , odor control, sanitization, disinfecting, carpet cleaning, debris removal, emergency board-ups, wind damage and mold remediation. This company is also offering the cleaning service that will handle [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 02:29:14
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
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