Lots of Lousy Houses Are On The Market
We know that high supply, low demand and more expensive credit have put downward pressure on prices ... crummy houses out there: NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Mold, maggots and piles of festering trash ... at all, they’re going for bargain basement prices that are hurting home values throughout [more...]
Date: 2008-08-23 13:22:55
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Practical Hints On Hardwood Flooring
by Ras Reed Foremost, there’re countless flooring types in the market at present, ... are so long-lasting that your critically important places, like basements, bathrooms and also even ... the hardwood floor. Carpets have the complication of mold as well as dustmites. Certainly [more...]
Date: 2008-09-15 07:33:12
American Elf: the Sketchbook Diaries of James Kochalka: Oct 18, 2008 - Bleach Inferno
cleaning mold off the basement ceiling. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 17:34:48
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY
4 bedroom with Fiished Bsmt in Saratoga Woods Louisville KY Posted by Daren Bailey under For Buyers, General Information Very nice 4 bed, 3 ... great room with built-ins, ventless gas fireplace and crown mold and surround sound, and formal dining ... and additional access tops storage. The basement has pergo type flooring in the game area and carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 23:26:19
Gremlins-Fan-Film Making Of
(Youtube Direktgremlins, via IZ Reloaded) Vor einer Weile habe ich den Gremlins-Fan-Film von Sacha Feiner gebloggt, ... : The creatures effects are all made with puppets. I made a new mold out of a hard cast ... in a bluescreen studio, arranged in my basement, in order to superimpose the gremlins in the chosen movies. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 07:54:21
DIY Molded Pumpkins
Those of you who have been around for a while know I grow pumpkins in my garden ... mold made for shaping produce, I assembled some things I had stashed in the basement that could [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 00:04:35
Harlem Shakes find color and health in debut effort
Get ready for another band from everyone’s favorite borough, Brooklyn! ... helping to mold this album into the beautiful cacophony known as Technicolor Health. In fact, the Latin ... @ Basement * 03/03 - Covington, KY @ Mad Hatter * 03/05 - Atlanta, GA @ Earl * 03/06 - Tallahassee, FL [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 19:40:09
death, urban decay, mold and other pleasant thoughts
I am all over the 'net today, in a MetroWeekly feature article about bloggers in DC ... I rarely wear were completely covered in a layer of mold. They were back in the closet which is basically the crawlspace in my moldy basement unit. I'm not completely convinced my tiny basement [more...]
Date: 2008-08-28 15:44:55
Mail call
In the mail, Dan Simmon’s latest novel, a historical thriller “Drood ... would be the better route. I’m very happy with that. He starts Tuesday. Mold specialists and cleanup people (a separate contractor/group) arrive Friday with dumpsters to scour the basement and ozone [more...]
Date: 2008-10-25 18:18:46
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
Update on Assorted Transits
We are making progress on the basement cleanup project and life is sloooowly beginning to hint at getting back to what passes for normal around here ... , the whole basement is cleaner than it has been since it was built. For us this means fewer mold spores [more...]
Date: 2008-11-01 17:24:00
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
Sans Temps Morts: Friday
Live without dead time on Friday with Hauschka, Tom Brousseau, Mikhail Simonyan, Sightings, USAISAMONSTER, Lemuria ... setting up in the basement. And then twangy country-folk to clean your pallete in between. +++ E4E1 ... from a similar mold: simple, catchy punk rock with a 90s-ish pop bent and lots of energy. It’ [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 15:28:14
I finally took "after" pictures of the t-shirt I refashioned last weekend at the races ... . If in doubt, try it on again! ~ I REALY need to make the time to get my duck tape dress mold made ... across the coffee table, etc...so he gave me a corner of his "Man-Town" basement! What sacrifice!) I'm [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 14:58:00
The NYC underground (secret food part 2)
Sorry for lack of recent updates, there is so much going on in this city I have had a hard time to sit down and blog lately ... you can get into the the basement are in the last post, but you need to go down a set of stairs ... to it. The mold, called huitlacoche, was described as the mexican truffle on the menu. It definitly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 03:08:24
Environmental Control of Allergens: A Beginner\’s Guide
Three basic treatment options exist for allergy sufferers: 1. Allergy Medication 2. Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) 3 ... in your basement. Your environmental control plan depends on the specific allergens to which ... , bermuda grass, mountain cedar, short ragweed, mold [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 20:26:42
Not my best weekend....
My apartment is covered in mold. Clothes, furnature, cookware, pillows, books, basically everything. And it smells. I should have known - wet winter uand a "basement" type apartment with a cold tile floor. Damn. So I've got to wash and sanitize everything I own. And I spent $300 on a dehumidifier with an air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:51:00
The Dirty Business Of Mold Removal
Our planet’s weather changes have become so unpredictable in the past few years ... our homes. Flooded basements have become the usual result of a storm and we ... [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 01:30:01
Sincere advice for the Liberal Party of Canada
To my friends in the Liberal Party, it’s been a rough few years hasn’t it? ... , the ambitious and the corrupt. True, you may have truly found your basement of support this election, but the foundation is cracked and some nice red paint and roses won’t cover the mold. From the time [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 19:21:37
Methods for floor waterproofing of the basement
Why is basement floor waterproofing so often overlooked, when if it was done when the basement was built, ... . This moisture makes it feel even colder, causes carpet or other floor covering to rot, allows mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 10:16:28
"They're losing a lot on their investments"
By David Riley/Daily News StaffGHSPosted Dec 29, 2008 @ 10: ... Roche said."This house had about six inches of water in the basement," Roche said. "Unless you get that stuff out of there - the wet sheet rock, the wet rugs and everything - mold will start growing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 13:03:00
Episode #21 - Part 1: An interview with Roger German (the Basement Guy!)
The Handyguys complete their basement finishing series with an interview of a basement refinishing expert Roger German ... Water mitigation We wrap up the show talking about insulation, R values, vapor barriers, and mold [more...]
Date: 2008-06-12 21:00:01
How to Properly Store Foods and Avoid Food Poisoning
Produce Raw fruits tend to lose their vitamins when kept at room temperature, but tropical fruits go downhill quickly when stored in the cold ... C ) and can be kept in a cool basement. Wash and spin dry lettuce and keep in a sealed bag with a paper ... covered in a cool, dark space. If any mold appears, trim it off and the cheese is still safe to eat [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 09:47:06
Bodacious P Has A Mold Problem
So I is wearing a mask. Capping off the weekend of my dreams, I spent all day Sunday tearing Pete's basement apart. It was awesome. There was pounding, drilling, screwing, laying pipe, filling the dumpster, and...uh...cleaning out the moldy corner. In a totally non-gay way. [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 14:33:31
What ?
At first this looked insane :A teenage golfer who has represented Wales has been sentenced to eight months youth custody for possessing an imitation firearm. Mold Crown Court heard police were called after Keith Torrence was seen in a car holding what looked like a gun. The weapon turned out to be cigarette lighter in the shape of a gun [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 14:12:00
About Exploitative Christianity
The Wall Street Journal reports…“The auctioneer told the small crowd huddled outside the Talbot County Courthouse that the property would be sold “as is” — rectory, bell tower, oak pews and rose-tinted stained glass windows included.“Who gives $700,000, 700, 700?” he called out. One man, a representative for a local bank, raised his finger [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 07:04:36
Holster Hoarders...
...what is it about them that causes them to buy many more holsters (or other accessories like gun belts, handcuff cases, magazine pouches) than he or she will ever need? I suppose I just don't get it when it comes to holster hoarders, I mean me, I buy one for a gun and use it. If it turns out to be a piece of junk, well I usually get rid of it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 15:16:00
People Aren’t Going To Pay More Than Something Is Worth
The Salem News reports from Massachusetts. “The first sign of trouble came in December at a lottery to select the owners of some of the new Palmer Cove Condominiums. There were 15 condos for sale, with three-bedrooms going for what appeared a bargain - $189,900. When this project was conceived, an overflow crowd of applicants was expected [more...]
Date: 2008-08-06 14:27:50
Mildew - Podictionary Word of the Day
iTunes users can subscribe to this podcast When I think of mildew I think of camping gear that came home after a rainy canoe trip, ... or so. As I’m sure is the case with most people, I have no particular fondness for mildew. I place it in a mental compartment very close to where I keep my images of mold. If I am diligent [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 13:28:17
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
What to do When Your Septic Backs Up
Back when my septic system exploded into my basement, I found something out. Normal water extraction businesses will not do this kind of job ... t, but you might. Water Restoration 911 also does mold and fungus remediation, and fire and smoke restoration ... germs down there. Today, I want to tell you about a service, Water Restoration 911, which will [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 02:47:53
Water Damage Affecting Your Basement?
Date: 2008-08-08 18:38:51
Treat your bowed or bulging basement walls
Date: 2008-09-24 19:23:13
Do-It-Yourself Molded Pumpkins
Those of you who have been around the mental_floss blog for a while know I grow pumpkins in my garden ... have. 435Material.jpg So instead of buying a special mold made for shaping produce, I assembled some things ... , 2) a plastic flower pot, and 3) a ceramic flowerpot. Unfortunately, the June pictures of 1) and 2) seem [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 12:06:17
Phillips Screws Mold Despite the Efforts of Monkey
Arthur Mold thought he knew how to bowl a fast one, but was, if you talked to James Phillips, just throwing the ball across the wicket ... Pictures. Phillips won and effectively ended Mold's career.This footage of the 1901 Edwardian ... too bent and kept no-balling him from a litany of Lancashire victories. To prove himself legit, Mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 19:18:00
Allergic and Environmental Asthma
William Kelly, MD, Consulting Staff, Officer-in-Charge, Pulmonary Disease Clinic, Madigan Army Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Gregory Argyros, MD, Assistant Chief, Program Director, Department of Medicine, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 21:50:26
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. With home prices down, foreclosures up, there’s an influx of great homes on the market with less ... for those willing to do some homework, and who meet the prerequisites of home ownership. Although it may [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 13:00:30
Water Restoration 911
I woke too early this morning, so....while I am waiting for my son to wake up, I made myself more useful by reading the "Water Restoration 911" site ... , water damage, water restoration, basement leak or you have a broken pipe, carpet drying and fire ... , Fire restoration, Smoke restoration and Sewage & Drain Backups. If you need more detailed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 05:49:23
Flooded Basement?
Not here, not us, but we have friends who have an ongoing battle brewing in their basement ... fire and smoke restoration services, so it's a good site to bookmark. Hopefully you'll never need ... . Seems like every time it rains more than 5 minutes they have a flood! The worst thing isn't even [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 00:02:00
Allergy Alert: Preparing your home if you have (or think you have) indoor allergies
Generally, cooler months dictate we will spend a greater amount of each day indoors ... , below ground basements and playrooms, bathrooms, from refrigerator drip pans and leaky faucets. In many cases a mildew odor may be a tip off that you have a “mold problem”. Third, pets are found [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 14:09:25
What are Popular Home Repair Scams?
Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed The last time I changed our furnace filters, I sliced my finger open. I’m not a handyman by any stretch, but I do attempt to take care of things around my house. There are times, though, when you just have to call in someone else to fix something [more...]
Date: 2008-06-11 06:06:39
About Failed Soap & Other Things
First, please take a look at the photo-a-day participant list in my sidebar - we've added Sherry Goshon to the crew! ... into a flat mold, only to find it 24 hours later - soft, spongy, and covered in a white substance called "ash." It was so soft, it broke into pieces when I flopped it out of the mold, instead [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 11:40:00
Weird Dreams
Lately I have been having eye-brow raising nights. A few nights ago I began thrashing in the bed and yelling ... and in so doing it would remove the mold and mildew or whatever and leave the tiles in pristine condition ... not to bite and to move along in proper patterns for the required work.Meanwhile, down in the basement [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 08:16:00
(Enough already with the pictures of sodding dogs) Rogues Review #7: Joker 666
Date: 2009-01-06 15:47:02
Water Restoration
Water Restoration Categories: Uncategorized Especially now that it’s winter, one problem most homes will have is probably water damage ... damage. They conduct fire and smoke restoration which, admittedly, could pose serious health risks ... Restoration 911 comes. Water Restoration 911 does exactly as their name suggests - they fix water damage [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 23:45:50
Tips On Water Removal From A Flooded Home
Date: 2008-12-28 22:15:04
How to Install Rain Gutters
Time Needed - Between 6 and 8 Hours Estimated Cost - $2 to $6 Per Linear Foot For homes in most areas throughout the country, having rain gutters and downspouts is necessary so that you can collect rainwater and carry it away from the home. Without rain gutters and downspouts, the water would erode the soil around the foundation of your home, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:28
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
FEMA Report from Iowa
I received this from a reader last night via email: ... . I lost carpet/pad and ended up cutting drywall up 2 feet to prevent mold/mildew from starting. My loses ... in the garage an inspector called me on cell phone to set up time for home inspection. He wanted [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 16:06:10
Dehumidifiers News - House Dehumidifier
• Dryness is a requisite to stop mustiness MLive.com, MI - Nov 15, 2008 the basement of our 1930s house (no not hold up under to speak of) ... earlier by water Asbury Estate Press, NJ - Nov 4, 2008 including the eradication of Sheetrock and use of dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out the house and prevent mold -- was being done guts [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 07:01:25
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