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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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
Date: 2008-10-28 22:41:13
Discovering Unwanted Molds Through Mold Inspection
Date: 2008-12-28 18:00:04
Coming into shape...
We had drywall installed starting last Friday. Yesterday, they finished the mudding. Today, they are sanding everything down ... in the attic. We didn't test for mold, as I saw no point. I told my contractor to move forward ... . And I'm so, sooo glad that Leo gets home 2 hours before I do! It's become his regular routine [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 10:20:00
Bye Bye BathroomJanuary 9, 2009
Can you believe I didn’t take pictures of the garden this week, a sin right. Well I have good reason, I dropped my camera and it broke the lens ... I thought I would share about our lovely leak in the attic.We had a leak in the attic over the holidays which created mold and mildew and are now going to have to gut our only bathroom and the boys [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 12:00:42
If I Had Super Powers ...
Lately, I have been craving supernatural powers ... written about this, our attic and our basement are full of mold, which tested positive as "toxic black mold," which I'm told former tenants complained about, which had apparently been tidied up enough [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 20:46:25
Happy New Year
In case you think all I do is follow the kids around and take their pictures, ... it? Exactly). I have an enormous lobster pot that has been inexplicably living in the attic because ... is peeling back, there's mold growing behind it (yes, it's visible, and yes, it's gross, and yes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 01:55:00
Animation Entrepreneurs Make A Legal Killing
Fortune Small Business: An animated video shows a woman jogging by the side of a road - until a wayward car sends her flying into the grass. In another, a motorcycle crashes into a truck parked in the bicycle lane at twilight. In a third, the pipes in an attic tilt, causing moisture to collect and creating mold that spreads spores [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 17:10:59
no matter if its Dish Network or DirecTV ya need some kinda antenna/mount
No matter if its Dish Network -or- DirecTV ya still need some way to get a signal from a satellite down to decored box, ... of roof rot and mold in an attic area! No matter what sat TV provider you pick, if you are thinking [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 05:45:42
Sell Your Home Fast - Preparing a House For Sale
From the home inspector’s point of view there is always a VERY different approach to the meaning of this title phrase than from the seller’s ... the sellers didn’t check the attic and crawlspace area, heavily contaminated with black mold. Don’ [more...]
Date: 2008-09-26 02:40:17
The Best Way to Store Books
from Real Simple:Q. What’s the best way to store books?A.The ideal place to store books is pest-free, like an attic or a garage, as long as those spaces ... ; the mold that grows in damp places will damage them, along with any other paper-based objects [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 03:10:00
lighthouse frame
I promised to show you the framed piece I made using a printed hymn.. ... , and this will be a perfect accent. But first to get the Christmas decorations down from the attic...I've just been praying they're not completely covered with mold...the back of this frame, which [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 21:34:00
The Benifits of Home Ventilation
The purpose of a home ventilation system is to maintain a healthy living environment by supplying fresh air to your home while at the same time ... Exhaust Fans, Attic Ventilation Fans, Dryer Vents and attic and crawl space vents are all important ... sources and some, such as mold, are more problematic when combined with high humidity levels, which [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 05:38:55
What oddity lurks in your clutter?
Clutter can take many forms, but there may be some instances when clearing out a closet, basement, or attic leads you to a dumbfounding discovery ... it be an unidentifiable lump of mystery mold, a monkey’s paw that grants wishes, or a ridiculous old album [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 11:30:59
Not ready for 2009. Quite possibly ready for 2010, though.
by Divine Domesticity on January 14th, 2009 Oy. It has been quite a while since I wrote about the goings on around here ... on the ceiling of our bedroom. Then, a corroded pipe was found in the attic, problems with the roof, concerns of carbon monoxide in the house, then finally, MOLD. I'm so glad this isn't our house. I feel bad [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:44:00
The Ferragamo ticket? and other Sunday items
Well, yesterday was an “opportunity for growth” day*: For some reason I couldn’t access Wordpress, while at the same time the (new) ... the drips. This morning the sun has come out, I can blog, and The Husband is in the attic collecting soaking-wet insulation into garbage bags so we won’t have home-grown mold taking over. For more homeowner [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 14:27:25
Whole House Humidifiers Types and Humidifier Maintenance
A whole house humidifier or furnace mounted whole house humidifier is just another example of an extremely neglected component of our house – on top of a brick chimney, an attic, and a crawlspace, which fall into the same basket ... , poor maintenance can create environment attracting mold growth and help reproduce of dust mites [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 00:54:51
Getting a Checkup
Getting a Checkup December 18th, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, rookie buyer! You’ve found a home you love. But hold on! ... : Is the floor solid? Is there evidence of old or new water leaks? Attic and basement: Are the floor and ceiling joists solid? Is there any indication of water damage or mold? Radon testing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 19:30:45
doe
It is raining + hailing right now so we didn’t get to go outside and take photos for our Christmas cards ... and a deer mold. I was eager to try out the deer mold but plan to make more closer to Christmas ... great restraint not to haul down all the Christmas totes from the attic! Tom picked up our Tofurkey [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 21:22:57
Proper Attic Ventilation is a Must
On a recent home Inspection the question of a heated attic came up. In this particular house the attic heated to over 120 degrees ... Year Roof Shingles will deteriorate in 8-10 years from the underlying heat; 2. Mold can form [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 13:53:15
Eggs instead
We have had the blessing of money provided this money specifically for food. So last week, I stocked the freezer fuller than it has ever been ... ve discovered has rather damp places and traces of mold).Shimmy (is that a word?) through a hole ... t I just open the garage door to get the food? After hours of cleaning and organizing our little garage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 21:32:43
Reduce your exposure to indoor air pollution if you work from home.
Have you noticed that they’re now starting to pay a bit more attention to household allergies in over the counter medicine? ... eliminated, but regular cleaning can dramatically reduce their numbers. Use a vacuum with a hepa air ... carpets and building materials within 24 hours if possible to prevent mold and mildew growth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 14:22:33
Mold & Mildew Fixer-Upper
I had the joy of previewing this delightful bank-owned foreclosure home in south Phoenix. It was hard to decide which photo to place first ... ) will do no repairs or remediation. There is no way this home would qualify for FHA financing. mold mildew health ... . Because of health concerns for buyers, mold and mildew becomes a priority. The bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 15:20:03
10 ideas for more efficient winter heating
Here are ten ways to heat your home more efficiently and cost-effectively this winter: 1) Have heating system cleaned and serviced annually ... that are installed in the ducting that may be accessed from a basement, crawlspace or above suspended ceilings ... at least 6 inches away from the radiators, any baseboard heaters or ducting registers. Do not re [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 15:43:14
When it rains it pours......
Right into the basement!That's right-our basement-full of water, that's what we got to deal with today :) ... room/mount crumpet/junk hole. 3 boxes in the attic later, 2 bags of clothes sorted for new homes ... , carpet, etc. Most of the furniture is ruined, and unless we can be sure it doesn't have mold, we won't [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:13:00
This Old House
Jump to Comments So in its final… er, um good riddance… our adorable rental house has decided to fall apart on us, ... . I’ll have the engineer pop ’round at 1pm, yeah?” (oh phew… I was hoping they wouldn’t let wood rot and mold win this round!) So when the engineer finally arrived at… ahem 3:45, he determined [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 13:00:52
Haunted Libraries… it must be October!
I like books, music, and lists, so where better to find those than - The Library! And since it’s October, it must be time for some happy haunting ... , and apparitions and cold spots were reported in the basement hallway. Circleville, Pickaway County Genealogy ... with the basement beneath the sidewalk on Mound Street. Dayton, VA Medical Center, Patient [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 20:46:33
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
25 Incredible Personal Biodomes
Richard Buckminster Fuller invented the geodesic dome in 1947, and his hope was to implement solutions for some of the larger housing issues during that time. You might not be surprised to learn that those issues, which included energy efficiency, a wiser use of resources and a safe residence remain the issues of the twenty-first century [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 16:49:37
Winter Allergies and You!
Winter is on it’s way, and allergies don’t stop there. Here are some room by room tips to help you cope with winter allergies! ... have accumulated dust and mildew from open storage in basement or attic areas 7. Try and keep pets ... and potpourri 3. Use a HEPA air cleaner (either room model or central HVAC) to remove unwanted airborne [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 14:59:34
Book Storage from *Real Simple*
I love it when I get good homekeeping ideas/tips. And yeah, this is a great set of tips for me, and perhaps you! ... to store books is pest-free, like an attic or a garage, as long as those spaces aren’t subject to big temperatures changes and are well ventilated. Never keep books in a humid spot; the mold that grows [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 00:02:00
In Depth: A green home renovator's guide (By Brita Belli, Brian Clarke and Tracy Tullis)
Whether your home just needs a touch-up or you’re feeling more ambitious, it’s a very good time to go green. Eco-homebuilding is expected to double its market share by 2013 to between 12 and 20 percent, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Energy savings and improved quality of life are top drivers of this growth [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 15:00:52
But The Tree Is Making My Chest Hurt!
The weekend following Thanksgiving is traditionally when we deck the halls in Petroville and this year was no exception ... unload the attic. I say "helped" because somehow it has become MY job to be crouched up there in the creepy, crawly attic handing stuff down. We shuttled everything in, began opening the myriad [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 13:00:08
Ah, the romantic time we had...
So. Today we're veering way off course. The hubs and I were talking this morning about this year's office Christmas party, which will not be at the hotel where it's been for the last few years, but at a different one near Bath. It's a beautiful old building, but we discovered something interesting about it [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 15:09:22
Ah, the romantic time we had...
So. Today we're veering way off course.The hubs and I were talking this morning about this year's office Christmas party, which will not be at the hotel where it's been for the last few years, but at a different one near Bath. It's a beautiful old building, but we discovered something interesting about it [more...]
Date: 2008-10-09 14:36:00
Urban Pastor's Postmodern Spin on Apologetics
The Reason for GodBelief in an Age of Skepticism Timothy KellerDutton, 2008, 293 pp., ISBN 978-0-525-95049-3 To purchase this book click here. Tim Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. The church began in 1989, has 6000 regular attendees, and has spawned more than a dozen daughter churches. See www [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 22:56:00
Ghost Marks and Soot Deposits on House Walls
During my inspections, I have been asked many times about ghostly looking soot and dust marks on house interior surfaces ... growth behind the wall Ghost marks and moisture stains on house wall, possibility of mold inside ... . Since there was usually a mold concern in my clients’ questions, I’ll try to explain the ghost [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:33:27
How to diagnose the cause of attic mold
It happens to countless homeowners around the end of the year – you make the annual visit to your attic to collect the holiday decorations and what ... out to be attic mold! What does energy conservation have to do with mold in the attic? Well ... related problems. But how about that attic mold? How did it get there? Mold requires chronic [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 05:01:33
The Truth About Water Damage Repair And Mold Removal
The Truth About Water Damage Repair And Mold Removal Mold removal is a pretty straightforward task, providing that you know how to do it right. Most homeowners will encounter some form of mold problem, whether due to a major disaster such as flood or fire, simply due to a damp basement or attic. ¶ Posted 18 November 2008 † James [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 21:10:30
Which Way to Face Insulation?
On your show you said that when insulating under a floor, the paper facing should face up against the flooring ... , Regardless of whether fiberglass insulation is installed in a wall, attic, or crawlspace; the paper ... to rot and mold. For more about vapor barriers and insulation, check out our articles Vapor Barriers [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 19:46:57
Ice Dams and Icicles
Ice dam formations along the edges of your home roof and icicles hanging from the gutters and / or soffits should never be ignored. Their beauty on the exterior has roots penetrating your house attic and wall structures, often ... : 1. Inadequate / improper house attic insulation 2. Inadequate house attic ventilation 3. Heat sources [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 05:19:39
An Overlooked Way to Save Energy in Your Home
Building experts have known for years the importance of having a “tight” home. By taking small steps such as caulking, using moisture barriers, increasing insulation, and replacing poorly performing windows, homeowners and builders have been able to increase the energy efficiency in today’s homes [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 08:00:28
(674) Basement Ideas
Finishing or remodeling a basement is a great way to increase the living space in a home ... . Remodeling a basement presents some unique challenges that require careful attention to detail if the project is to be done right. Since the floor, walls, and ceiling already exist, finishing a basement [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 20:27:52
sadie's 1st trip to the l.a. zoo
Sadie and I went to the zoo today. I wasn't sure if she would like it, but she definitely had fun. We saw some gerenuks, a meerkat, flamingos, a hippo, tigers, some deer-like animals, and then we got to the gibbons. These were the first animals she really seemed interested in. She pointed at them and cooed and babbled. It was adorable [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 07:58:00
A licensed home inspector is all that stands between you and disaster
Well, maybe not that bad, but there’s never a bad time for hyperbole ... that you be allowed to have a home inspection performed prior to signing of the purchase and sale contract ... a professional to come in to do an inspection. Fortunately, in Massachusetts, home inspectors are required [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 14:48:13
Buying The Roof With The Home
by Mike Gibson People tend to focus on certain components of a home and forget to look at the basics ... inspection done. One of the most important issues to know is what kind of roof should be on the home ... , mold and decay. Try to look for warped shingles as well. The warping will cause the end [more...]
Date: 2008-11-07 12:40:09
Date: 2008-12-24 09:07:09
Life of Riley Week 71
Date: 2008-10-14 03:42:16
Maria Duval - World War II Foo Fighters
World War II Foo Fighters In the 1938 comic strip Smokey Stover, a firefighter was known for his line, “Where there’s foo, there’s fire.” From Smokey, aircraft pilots borrowed the term “foo fire” to describe the various unexplainable phenomenon seen in the skies over Europe and the Pacific theatre during World War II [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 03:31:00
