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Fixing Damages: Home and Business Mold Outbreaks

Indoor mold outbreaks can cause wall, furniture, carpet, drapery, book, and important paper document damage ... a professional mold remediation company right away to get started on clean-up. The most important tool ... quickly. There are a few steps you can take to help reduce the chances of a mold outbreak happening [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 18:53:51

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Housekeeping

Finally. FINALLY. We are getting wood floors.Our carpet is gross. Two dogs + cheap carpet= nasty ... resistant, mold-proof neoprene padding pre-installed. For 2.50/sq ft.I am more than excited ... (a day off!) will be spent cleaning, organizing, and shopping. I'm heading to Home Goods (for the first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:25:00

BELFOR Property Restoration Serving Chester and Delaware Counties

Fire is one of the most devastating events a family can suffer ... Demolition & Removal Home Improvement & Modernization Mold & Mildew Removal Antique Fire ... Services Carpet Water Extraction & Cleaning Commercial Mold Testing & Remediation [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 00:11:08

Tidings of comfort and joy...

I'm working from home today. Not because Seattle is in the frozen grips of snow and ice, although it is. (no pictures, camera battery is dead) But because my agency is remodeling two large offices. The carpet is pulled up and there's dust and mold swirling in the air. Paint and new carpet go in today. I won't be able to go in for at least [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 14:54:29

WaterRestoration911

Especially now that homes prices are going down, it is all the more important to keep it well maintained ... , carpet drying, even mold and fungus remediation. They have a great looking site ... , and you can deal with that before it causes further damage by using a water restoration company [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 01:00:51

Red

Rays of midday sun filtered through the thick tangle of leaves as I gathered this bowlful of red currents. My hair caught on twigs, my skirt snagged on branches. My bare feet sunk into the carpet of soft leaf mold, over ripe berries squishing deliciously through my toes. There is something addictive [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:20:00

Keeping a Healthy Home

Our 4 year old Vacuum cleaner finally gave up so we bought another one. This should should last because It's suppose to be one of the best ... a general house cleaning. Yes I do clean everyday but still the milk and juice spilled in the carpet will create a mold if not cleaned well. So I need a cleaner with a deep cleaning performance [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 17:51:17

Goodbye, Old Friend

The time has come to say goodbye to the Mexican Princess II. She has fought a good fight, but alas, her end has come ... , never be able to grow mold on the carpets from the constant dripping water, or have her check ... just passed inspection a month and a half ago when we went to get all of the paperwork done to make [more...]

Date: 2008-08-12 22:10:00

Is carpet really bad for alleriges and indoor air quality?

When shopping for flooring, it seems that people with allergies and concerns for shy away from buying carpet ... provide nutrients. When carpet is kept clean and dry, mold simply cannot grow on synthetic fibers ... , nylon and olefin fibers, which don’t trouble most people. Mold and VOC misperceptions: Other [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 18:38:59

There is only one Chance to Make a Good first Impression with Potential Homebuyers

Author : Eric Lorence An often misunderstood and overlooked element of the homes selling process is the buyers first impression And while many ... the deal quickly and easily Odors and dust, mold and mildew, carpet stains, dirty windows, driveways ... cleaning regiment This kind of service could take the average homeowner the course of several days [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 20:16:28

Crack House Diaries: Home Improvements

The deal finally closed. We worked our way through two thick stacks of paperwork, probably signing away spare organs in lieu of bankruptcy, ... . The security screen doors let the wind blow through, and on cold nights we would crawl into sleeping bags ... carpets Repair water damage (the black mold) I am pretty good at working with tools, so these jobs [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 06:33:05

The new printer's devil

Took my lucky pen to the persuasive writing workshop at the Dallas Morning News today. So many pointers to record! ... . Mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of bleach in 1 gallon of water. Mold in or under carpets typically [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 03:07:19

Mold Consumes Newly Built Home; Health Issue For Family

From WCIV TV Channel 4, ABC, Charleston, SC A Daniel Island family is struggling with mold taking over their home and it’s affecting their ... like now. Mold is beneath the carpets, in the wall and its making his family sick. His 3-year-old ... this,” Allen added. Tracthousing.jpg The mold filled Allen house is relatively new and not too [more...]

Date: 2008-06-15 19:37:35

New Interior Makes a 12 year old truck NICE!!

Hey guys, my 97 12V is becoming my Daily. The driver seat was collapsed. My gray carpet was black an smelled something awful. Ripped seats, filthy everything. So I got it all redone. Seat was rebuilt, with new OEM vinyl and fabric, new better then OEM darker charcoal molded carpet, and full steam cleaning, and detailing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 01:41:34

Solution For Water Damage

Owning a beautiful home is not easy in this present economical situation prevailing throughout the world ... Restoration 911immediately. You can also approach them for carpet drying, mold remediation and for many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 08:54:26

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

Waterproofing techniques for basement floors.

If basement floor waterproofing wasn’t overlooked on such a regular basis, ... are a water filled crawlspace or basement. If you want to keep hydrostatic water from getting ... basement due to excessive moisture will cause carpeting to rot, allows mold to grow and makes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:26:01

The Almighty Rug Cleaner

Fall is approaching fast and with this time of year comes cookouts, dinner parties and holiday parties ... you have mold or mildew stains on your carpet try using ... . If you have only a few simple spots that you?d like to treat then getting a can of stain remover followed [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 11:59:34

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, ... filled crawlspace or basement. If you want to keep hydrostatic water from getting into your home ... of moisture it feels even more cold, and rots carpet and other floor coverings. Even the mold starts [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:42:48

Mold Remediation

24 Hour Emergency Services, 1 Hour Response Time. J&M Keystone of San Diego: Flood and Water Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage, Carpet Cleaning and Mold Remediation, Call Today 800-368-2757 jmkeystone posted 3 hours ago from www.jmkeystone.com Find more top entertainment news, videos, and blogs on ShowHype: Other [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:00:36

drafts and roughs 01/01/09

* the alphabet of a lost man in a woodblock print using a ruler to measure the gifts of the forest shrine where waters lapse lazy years on an egg ... of coal— Gem dress my skull, Damien thick lacerations of scam I fidget like rouge on an unruly carpet ... : I save the world not to its mold but mine, the way Hitler liked to switch his mustache [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 18:00:29

Carpet Cleaning Best Practices

by Jerry Fondale Any homeowner knows that great looking, long lasting carpets don’t come cheap ... , synthetic, silk or plant fibers? Different fibers need different cleaning products. Regardless ... a lot of bacteria, fungus, mold and dust mites, and cleans your carpet. The drawback to steam cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 08:09:31

Cleaning and Stain Removal for Bachelors

This post is a little different. I mean, usually we write about tech stuff, software and online tools ... shirt, mold in the bathroom or wine on the carpet. What would you do? Call Mom? Noooo! You’re mature ... the Natural Disasters section helpful. (2) About.com & How Stuff Works Ok, it’s not that bad [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 17:48:28

The Big 3-0

My Golden Birthday is quickly approaching.....the big 3-0 on the 30th and I'm 30 weeks along. A little crazy coincidence ... be parents again!Basement woes - last year we had to have mold removed from our basement (which ... of the mold removal we were able to get new carpet which made a huge difference (along with new paint [more...]

Date: 2008-10-26 23:54:00

Insurance Restoration

Date: 2008-12-30 18:33:08

Under Construction!

As I mentioned yesterday, DialogDog is still off this week and is busy cooking dinner for me every night while remodeling half our basement ... disease from the black mold I'm convinced is lurking under the yucky carpeting, which he is pulling [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 00:42:00

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

Of utility bills, renting and ownership

My electric bill was $150+ this month, which is not outrageous if you are living in south Texas, ... ?Then there is Mexican Catholic Woman's place, with all the mold that has now spread to the wall and carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 18:31:00

House Update ~ Chronicles of a Real Estate Nightmare ~ Stairway ~ Part 5A

The stairway was another area with no mold problems but was just UGLY! ... is to carpet the stairs, but I may paint them in a better color prior to that as the carpeting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:19:58

SteamMaster gives back

SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning is known for treating your home with TLC in case of fire, flood, mold and sewage, or just if you want your carpeting, upholstery or stone as clean as it can get. [more...]

Date: 2008-09-04 01:00:00

SteamMaster gives back

Date: 2008-09-03 23:48:14

Water Removal Service For Basement Flooding

Flooding can also be caused by unnatural circumstances like a pipe burst. But no matter what caused flooding, both your health and property are at risk. Water can damage your furniture, carpets and even the structure of your house. Bacteria and mold contamination [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 02:00:08

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

Cleaning Obsessed - Me?

I am an obsessive cleaner. I can’t stand it if the house is in chaos and dusty ... (0) September 29, 2008 — Beating Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Woes (1) April 22, 2008 — On Hiring Helpers ... seeing molds there. Disinfectants and deodorizers are my cleaning buddies when it comes to kitchen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 08:20:36

Health Effects Of Indoor Mold

Do you think that the mold that you have inside your room, on that corner of the carpet should be neglected? ... Many people think it is not a worrying factor, even I used think so, but recently I came across a few facts, the type and the amount of impact they can have on our ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 16:15:03

Healthy Snacks for Toddlers: Apple Peanut Butter Crunchies

... the mouth and not all over my already disgusting carpet. Cleaning rice off the floor is a form ... and with my mold I can do 3 a a time. The really hard part about this snack ordeal was making Cheddar cheese [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 12:48:50

Houseplants: Fresh Air From a Pot!

Photo by madaise via Flickr During the winter months, when it is really cold outside, ... , tile floors, carpet, clothing and cleaning supplies. While outgassing can continue for long periods ... dander, mold spores and dust mites: These items contribute to poor indoor air quality [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:00:52

Beware of Autumn Allergens… Advice for Carpet

Fall Leaves originally uploaded by DGMiller777.Last week over dinner in Dalton, GA, Paul Friederichsen and I got into a discussion about carpet myths ... Oliviero (holiviero@ajc.com) the piece was impressively done with graphics, microscopic photos of mold [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 13:47:00

3 Tips for Building a Successful Online MLM Business.

by Josh Dill 1) Promoting yourself first, and it’s important that you do it in a unique way too ... you. Do yourself and your business a huge favor. Break out of the mold and put some effective creativity ... . Your online mlm business is not a magical carpet ride. It’s only a tool that will help you leverage [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 00:25:44

Ryan Seacrest, Poster Boy For The New Breed Of Mogulsexual [Mogulsexuality]

If you're one of those people who still resist the tractor-beam allure of Ryan Seacrest, we strongly encourage you to just relax and submit ... with boundless hope for the future! We were utterly Seacrestless—set adrift on an open red carpet landscape ... some more. Seacrest is more than just a sublime inevitability. He's the mold for a new breed [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 18:10:00

Is Your Home Germ Friendlye

I have pretty bad allergies, so when I moved from a house that had hardwood floors and allergen reducing carpeting to an older apartment that had ... . And cloth mops are also a breeding ground for mold. To help cut down on the spread of these germs use ... , and all utensils after preparing food, particularly raw meat, and use germ killing cleansers. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 06:50:51

Mold in Home ? Identify the Warning Signs

Molds and mildews enter your home or building silently without making a bit of noise or giving out the slightest of clue ... . They appear as black spots on walls, furniture surface, carpets, wood products, leather jackets and other ... your home, if haven?t already. Warning Signs for Mold Growth Humidity Humidity is the prime factor [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 05:39:29

Sigh...

My bronchitis doesn't seem to be improving. I still have a day left on my Z-Pack, so here's hoping... Living in mildew and mold and going on little sleep probably hasn't improved the situation any ... of our moldy carpet is out of the houseBeerman was starting a cleaning process (vs. a clean [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 13:59:36

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

Mold Spores

Mold Spores By admin | January 15, 2009 <!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { ... funny story? Well, I had hired this company who did Placentia carpet cleaning to come to my house ... , my son came home from school with a new class project. They were studying mold spores, and each [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 11:43:48

What are the chances?

I received a pleasant surprise today. Hubby and I had gone to my mom's to put on the first coat of paint in the office and do the sanding that needed ... that I still had moisture and water in it. I now had a bit of mold, but not to much and it cleaned up real ... apartment. It would save me the money and time of buying new carpet. It would be awesome [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:45:00

Water Intrusion

First, I’d just like to say thanks to everybody who has called, written, tweeted, or messaged me wishing us well. I really appreciate your kindness. We’re doing fine. It has been two days since we noticed that water had found its way into our house at the base of an exterior wall in the master bedroom [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 14:47:55

Tuesday blather

I don’t know if I’m allergic to mosquitos or what but every time I get bitten the area of attack gets enormous and puffy and red and sort of . . ... dragged her ass along the carpet like hey, look at this great way I found to buff my rectum ... the flesh from my thighs like my old laptop. JB, after months of crabbing about how Macs are mold-covered [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 21:49:47

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

Tackle It Tuesday #109

Tackle It Tuesday #109 Written by Carolyn My Tackle this week does not have before and after photos - it is also very emotional for me so ... windows, a rusty hole in my tub, water damage under my bathroom floor, and get this new one… ... broken dry wall, or the carpet, or the spider problems, or the fact that I have no gutters… My roof [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 06:55:10

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