Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits!
Home Inspectors - Beware Of Mold Lawsuits! Posted in October 30th, 2008 Category:Homes Let us start by saying that mold inspection is not an exact science and its detection can be quite tricky. Mold likes to play hide and seek. In this business one cannot assume [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 15:31:30
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How to Do Low-Cost Mold Sample Collection and Mold Laboratory Identification of Mold Species
Although any mold in elevated levels indoors can cause severe health problems for mold-sensitive occupants, ... risks than others, according to Phillip Fry, Certified Mold Inspector and author of the book Mold ... mold species infesting their moldy home, apartment, or workplace. The accurate identification of mold [more...]
Date: 2008-07-15 01:01:12
Hurricane Ike: Clean with Caution
The Mesothelioma Cancer Center sent me this article to help spread awareness for the environment and Mesothelioma ... litter to get rid of excess moisture.· Remove wet wallpaper - damp wallpaper paste is a prime location for mold to grow.· Ask a contractor or building inspector to check for mold damage after a flood [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 03:12:00
Mildew and Mold Removal Made Easy
Black mold removal process is quite hefty and requires a lot of attention and precautions on your side ... . There are trained professionals who conduct mold inspection sessions to point out the exact location ... and instruments for mold inspection and testing. Hence, taking help from mold inspectors is a good option even [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 23:52:35
Problems with Certain Promises During Escrow
by Hal James Buying and selling a home is complicated enough without raising legal issues. Still, the law is there for a reason ... , but then an issue comes up in an inspection. The parties usually orally agree to a solution only ... . After a month, you reach a deal with a buyer. A home inspector reports the presence of mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 13:21:11
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 ... of a white HVAC repair truck became a running joke in the neighborhood. Metal within their homes ... -based National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, wonders whether the Chinese drywall [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 04:51:00
Five General mistakes of home buyers
1. Everyone has heard the cardinal rule of real estate: location, location, location. It holds true today as much as ever ... to obtain financing, unacceptible defects in property as revealed by the inspection, and any other ... are not tax deductible. 5. Be sure to have a qualified home inspector check the home for mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 09:59:34
Lundi
McVoocodins Congress Checks Conditions In New Orleans, ... . Flood victims waiting for FEMA trailers~Oakville, IOWA-- Inspectors say they found mold in nearly two ... New Orleans' Lakefront Mold found in 8 of 11 FEMA-provided mobile homes INDIANAPOLIS - A state [more...]
Date: 2008-07-19 03:26:26
ONE REASON I WAS RELIEVED ON NOV. 5TH
The modern GOP is full of ideologues who want to politicize almost everything and many of them were appointed to important positions in the criminal ... by considering political affiliations in deciding who can serve, an inspector general's report ... , they were "mold spores," "commies" and "crazy libs." # posted by Steve J. @ 7:07 AM [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:07:00
Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection
Do Not Pass Go Without an Inspection By Kathy Tyson October 14th, 2008 Posted in Home Inspections, ... wood destroying organism” (aka termite) inspector found mold underneath due partly to the absence [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 21:22:00
Mold Spores, Commies and Crazy Libs
A reminder of what the mainstream of the Republican party is like:" ... Schlozman said in an e-mail in 2003. "I too get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights ... to an inspector general's report released Tuesday. Among the newly hired lawyers whose political or ideological [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:16:01
Is Your Dream Home Sick? Call a Halifax Home Inspector!
by Robert Harris As we become more aware of the health concerns that stem from environmental factors, ... home inspector has been trained specifically to uncover any potential dangers, including: MOLD AND MILDEW Mold is everywhere, be it inside or outside your home. Although some people aren’t bothered [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 13:19:22
Crappier flats
Regular readers have heard me complain loud and long about the CrappiFlats™ I used to live in, ... the place you live, there’s some place worse. And this is that place: Tenants of an apartment complex ... had about 200 rentable units. Inspectors have deemed it unfit for human occupancy because of serious mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 15:06:51
Still Searching
Someone else put in a bigger offer on that house I really wanted the same time Mom and Dad put their offer in ... doesn't ring very much.That stupid inspector is supposed to come back to day to do a mold test. He thinks we have asbestis (no clue how to spell that) and mold. Mom said since the guy didn't have to come [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 14:54:00
More on restaurant food safety
Time has posted a more thorough report on the study of dirty restaurants I mentioned last week. Atlanta is cited twice in the article — once for having a good ratio of health inspectors ... last year.) We’re also mentioned for an undisclosed restaurant that had mold growing in its ice machine [more...]
Date: 2008-08-14 17:14:52
Should I pay for a Home Inspection? What You May Not Know.
A Pittsburgh area home inspector gives his insight on home inspections. Questions, may be directed to Ed Lampl. (Article published with permission) ... problem, toxic mold or simply may be a result of a single incident. Consider using an inspector ... Consider a home inspection prior to purchasing a home, condominium or commercial property [more...]
Date: 2008-12-05 19:11:28
The Five Things Meme
Adrian Thysse has tagged me with The Five Things Meme:5 things I was doing 10 years ago: ... )Sacramento, California (2nd job)St. Louis, Missouri (3rd job)5 jobs I've had:Injection Mold Operator (3 mos)Pizza Cook (9 mos)Research Assistant (2 yrs)Agricultural Inspector (8 yrs)Research Entomologist (18 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 01:47:00
Inspector’s Gadgets
Whenever someone puts in an offer on a resale home, ... Hydrometers Thermometers Mold Testers Protimeters Electrical Testers Gas Leak Detectors Air Velocity Meters ... toxins like mold. Tools that you and I probably don’t have lying around in our tool box. Here [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 19:11:44
What Really Matters…
Hey Readers, I had an experience during a recent inspection that got me thinking about buyers’ expectations for their home inspection ... . For example, I am a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and I use ... . A faucet leaking, that might lead to damaged flooring or future mold growth. 3. Safety hazards [more...]
Date: 2008-07-27 04:14:18
How Erin Cureton Formed a Winning Real Estate Rehab Team
by Erin Cureton Buying Realtor In order to get the best deals on the market, you need to have a realtor who is plugged into the foreclosure market ... inspector is to make sure they hold certifications and can check your investment for mold, radon, lead [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 10:10:51
Crumbling infrastructure watch: air traffic control towers falling apart
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 to see ... of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General found “obvious structural deficiencies and maintenance [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 00:30:41
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 to see ... of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General found “obvious structural deficiencies and maintenance [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 01:20:03
Parinda (1989)
No. No! Nooooooaargrghhhh!That's what we screamed during the climax of Parinda. And that's all we're going to say about that ... a standard masala mold - the whole two brothers on opposite sides of the law thing - and slowly ... -nosed police inspector Prakash (Anupam Kher), who keeps raiding their godowns, demanding evidence [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 16:00:00
Air Traffic Control Towers in the US 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 to see ... of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General found "obvious structural deficiencies and maintenance [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 13:12:46
2 weeks
2 weeks Posted in General Articles by Rebekah Kraft on 12/21/2008 Hello! ... is going to use me, stretch me, mold me this year, REALLY hit me. I held back my tears because I didn't ... to have inspectors come to their house to say that they needed to demolish everything they have worked [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 15:43:50
Bamboo and Blood
Inspector O, the central character in Bamboo and Blood, is a police detective forged in the familiar mold of Sam Spade. He is stubborn in the pursuit of the truth, refusing to back off even [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 10:06:21
Is this floor joist right?
Is this floor joist right? by Robert Runchey Today 09:35 AM ... Association of Home Inspectors Exterior Siding, Cladding, Stucco, Veneer, Windows, Doors ... and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 18:20:17
Taos Real Estate Inspectors
First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested. Septic function test only, no excavation. Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not. Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]
Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58
The Silver Lining of the Foreclosure Crisis
It may be a bad time to own or sell, but it’s a great time to buy now that house prices are falling ... all over the place, missing fixtures and a galloping case of mold or termites. Don’t discount ... is genuinely a home that can be restored; the money you spend on a qualified inspector is more than worth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 22:30:42
ESA course and certification
Good Morning to all! Has anyone taken the ESA course for CMI and CMA and is it worth it? Mold issues have become very prevalent here and I feel additional education is necessary to keep up with other inspectors and the times. Thanks, Jim Murphy Antebellum Home Inspection, LLC. [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 14:00:26
in wake of mgm mirage citycenter strike, perini rushing to make las vegas jobsites safer
from the LAS VEGAS SUN: Rush is on to make building sites safer Experts think changes can be made before Strip projects are completed By ... this week as labor safety experts and federal OSHA inspectors started to descend on Las Vegas ... experts said their assessment could also be of value for future projects in the same mold [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 03:21:44
More Examples of Politicized Justice Surface
As the Senate Judiciary Committee holds its hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder as attorney general, ... out of the section…I too get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights, we call them Voting Section ... his coffee, Mr. Tanner replied, “Mary Frances Berry style – black and bitter.” Mr. Tanner was referring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:27:00
Four Businesses That Needed, But Couldn’t Afford Thermal Imaging… Until Now!
Several months ago, I wrote an article titled "Thermal Imaging Cameras Offer Economical Solutions for a Variety of Diagnostic applications" ... . Their customers blamed the company for mildew, mold and stains that appeared on floor coverings and accused ... cost solutions, it was a technology that only large inspection/engineering corporations could afford [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 14:01:49
Thank You, Veterans!
Oldest WWI Survivor Remembers Forgotten OnesMSN.comHenry Allingham, age 112: 'We have to pray it never happens again'LONDON - Henry Allingham is the oldest living link to the 9 million soldiers killed in World War I.He is 112 now, nearly blind, mostly deaf and uses a wheelchair — none of which stops him from trying to remind everyone of those long [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 18:01:00
This Just In: Brad Schlozman Is A Despicable Human Being
This Just In: Brad Schlozman Is A Despicable Human Being And a pretty brazen one, at that: To Bradley Schlozman, they were “mold spores, ... in 2003. “I too get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights, we call them Voting Section ... his coffee. “Mary Frances Berry style — black and bitter,” Tanner replied by e-mail, referring [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:20:40
The Bush legacy: "real Americans" sneer at civil rights - Updated
There is (or was) a tradition among career Justice Department attorneys of quality, professionalism and integrity. Then Dubya arrived ... at DoJ: To Bradley Schlozman, they were "mold spores," "commies" and "crazy libs." He was referring ... get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights, we call them Voting Section attorneys," he confided [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 15:30:21
Million Dollar Listings Slip Through Their Fingers!
Million Dollar Listing is turning over hot properties again tonight. Last week saw Josh close a sale, Chad fight with his girl, and Madison get the brush off from his one true love, who happens to be a woman. What’s going to happen this week? Previous client Pierre is ready to sell his 7,000 sq. ft [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 03:15:20
Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)
Is The Internet Much Safer for Kids Than Anyone Thought? Didn't Dateline: To Catch a Predator teach us that sites like MySpace, Facebook, and AOL are essentially the homepages of child predators looking to snag some underage ass? Parents were taught to be scared of the Internet, install blocking and monitoring software, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 01:10:00
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
Newsroom Cafe Update: Real Life Ratatouille Not Nearly As Popular As Movie [Rats]
While health inspectors may have fallen head over heels in love with Pixar's restaurant impresario "Little Chef", it seems they can't stomach a vermin infestation at mold-friendly Newsroom Cafe. The eatery, favored by pseudo vegetarian starlets, went from achieving average status to full-blown suspension [more...]
Date: 2008-07-11 18:15:00
Schlozmanism
I know that there are some good Republicans out there. I worked for one. But, with this emerging, how can anyone trust any Republican? ... to an investigation released yesterday by internal watchdogs. The department's inspector general and Office ... that her office was only asked by the Inspector General's office to look into the possible perjury [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:25:50
Buying a house that needs repairs
Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, it’s important to protect yourself. Most homes in the U.S. are safe ... and is free of dangerous levels of radon, toxic mold, asbestos fibers, lead-based paint or other hazards ... . Some, however, can be hazardous to your health. The house you have your eye on may have dangerous [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 07:30:11
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
The veneer of spirituality.
Greetings brothers and sisters in Him! Happy New Year and future promise to you all, as we anticipate the renewal opportunities of 2009. I am glad the current year is near its closing and retirement, for the circumstances and trials life avails any given soul for a duration of time, can seem overwhelming and incessant, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 22:05:00
Now What? Energy Inspectors!
So you’ve changed your light bulbs, adjusted your thermostat, ... an energy inspection is a must. Read on to learn about a few companies who can help you out… An energy ... and structural issues. Air and water infiltration, mold, electrical loads and heat loss and insulation [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 19:15:00
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
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
Proper Inspections Before You Buy a Home
A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , and attics aren’t always included in the inspection; it all depends on your particular home. Gutters ... they are not required to do this. In addition to a traditional home inspection, you may want to hire a professional [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 13:30:57
Swanky Dog Hotel?
Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00
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 to see the aircraft, an audit has found. The audit of 16 FAA facilities selected at random [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 19:30:07
