Dehumidifiers News - Crawl Space Dehumidifier
A speck space will cure bulging shingles Boston Sphere, United States - Oct 11, 2008 And be unavoidable to insulate the crawl space ceiling ... . Be undeviating your home is mold and mildew uninhibited Spencer Daily Reporter, IA - Sep 24, 2008 Tons crawlspaces require a crawlspace dehumidifier to keep the mold at bay. * Carefully Entirely Visible [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 00:32:36
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Quality crawlspace liners can eliminate health problems
by Bennie Marshall Allergies, asthma and other health problems can be caused (or worsened) by damp, musty, untreated crawlspaces ... , up to 50 percent of the air comes from the crawl, and mold spores from crawlspaces can trigger ... to top, pulling moist air - and everything in it - up into your home’s living space. Unsealed [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 11:26:54
Boise Real Estate Info - Crawlspace Moisture
I dealt with three home inspections this week and two of them turned up moisture in the crawlspaces ... passed the building department’s final inspection, but I have seen this situation many times ... the layer of clay). Good In a worst-case scenario, crawlspace moisture can result in toxic mold [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 18:21:26
Aqua Technology Serving Chester, Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA
Aqua Technology provides a number of services that include the following: Crawlspace Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing, ... coupons here: http://www.bythezip.com/Coupons/1000011874.htm Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement ... Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediation & Treatment Mold Inspection & Testing [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 13:40:07
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
Crawlspace Inspection, Part Seven -Termites and Other Bugs
Early detection of a structural pest infestation in our crawlspace may have a huge impact on the structure of our property and in our wallet ... Post Beetle, and Carpenter Ants 9. Mold problems 10. Crawlspace ventilation and insulation [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 06:13:39
Acqua Technology Serving Chester, Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA
Acqua Technology provides a number of services that include the following: Crawlspace Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing, ... coupons here: http://www.bythezip.com/Coupons/1000011874.htm Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement ... Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediation & Treatment Mold Inspection & Testing [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 13:38:47
Ladybug Invasion
November 16, 2008 Nature Last winter, the ladybugs decided that our house is a very nice winter vacation spot ... I found clustered on the side of the house, under the crawlspace cover. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Mold No MoreMonday MemoriesLooking for a suitable houseWhy Arent You Wearing [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 02:42:12
Aqua Technology serving Delaware and Philadelphia Counties
Aqua Technology will renovate your wet basement, which will help your family’s health in the long run. Wet basements and crawlspaces are a breeding grown for bugs, toxic mold bacteria, odors, air ... Inspection & Testing Mold Remediation & Treatment Commercial Mold Remediation Services Concrete [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 18:36:42
Fix that Wet Basement to Prevent Mold and Other Harmful Effects
Why Fix Your Wet Basement? There are a number of important reasons why! The most important reason is your family’s health! Wet basements and crawlspaces are a breeding ground for bugs, toxic mold bacteria, odors, air-born ... 0% In-House Financing Available Free Basement Inspections Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediati [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 12:11:36
Aqua Technology Serving Lancaster, Berks, Lehigh and Northampton, PA
Transform that wet basement into a dry, finished basement with a lifetime, ... Counties Phone: 877-777-9791 Foundation Repairs & Waterproofing Crawlspace Waterproofing Basement Waterproofing Humidity Control Systems Mold Remediation & Treatment Commercial [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 14:05:14
Suspicious Minds Book Blog Tour
Welcome to the blog tour for Christy Barritt's latest book, Suspicious Minds, which is the second in the Squeaky Clean Mystery Series ... . A: In Suspicious Minds, crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Claire takes a mold remediation job to make ends meet. While in the crawlspace of a dilapidated old house, she finds Elvis—dead and still wearing [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 10:00:02
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
Quiz: Seattle Institutions
Round 4 at Post on October 20, 2008 Fourth round of local trivia for the Yes on Seattle Prop. 1 ballot measure. 1) ... has been closed since October 2 because they found what in a crawlspace? 11) As of December ... Sun 8) goldfish 9) tires 10) mold (or Stachybotrys) Tiebreaker: 99,063 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 16:26:43
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
Gift Ideas
Looking for a good read to give as a gift this year? Here are a few of my favorite books from the past year ... not left the building! That's what crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Clair discovers when she does mold remediation at a dilapidated old house. To her surprise, she finds the dead "King" in a crawlspace [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 21:25:00
Book giveaway – SUSPICIOUS MINDS by Christy Barritt
Captain's Log, Stardate 06.09.2008 Get free short stories and info on exclusive book giveaways when you subscribe to my newsletter! ... not left the building! That's what crime-scene cleaner Gabby St. Clair discovers when she does mold remediation at a dilapidated old house. To her surprise, she finds the dead "King" in a crawlspace---still [more...]
Date: 2008-06-09 06:53:20
:308 Crawlspace Ventilation
Take the 1:5:10:365 challenge: Do one thing - for 5 to 10 minutes - 365 days a year to make our home and planet environment better ... their crawlspace. This may not be a good idea. Extra soil moisture can migrate into building materials resulting in mold growth and the lack of ventilation may result in higher radon concentrations [more...]
Date: 2008-11-03 08:57:59
Stinky coils?
As per usual...I need help.We started noticing a musty smell in the house, and we think it's coming from the heat registers. It's a musty, mildewy, damp crawlspace kind of smell (but our inside coil and ductwork ... that there are several possibilities here. One is mildew and mold on the inside coils and drip pan-- something [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 12:25:00
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
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
Save the Series!
Hello Friends,Many times you hear horror stories of authors being rooked by unscrupulous agents, small press publishers folding and authors books tied up with red tape and all sorts of things. As you know, I've experienced my share of disasters and near disasters.But what you may not know is even large publishing houses will pull a book or series [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 08:01:00
Why Home Paramount Bugs Me
By Karen As if I’m some deadbeat, Home Paramount Pest Control just sent me a “3rd Notice” requesting payment for my annual termite warranty and ... I couldn’t tell if those black specks were really mold or bug droppings. In 2004, I did buy ... inspection. But my warranty doesn’t expire for another month. We’ve played this game for years [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 18:59:50
Journey to the Center of the House
By: Liv I really wish I took the camera. Let's just say perhaps it wasn't the most fun thing I've done in a long time ... which sits in the crawlspace in the center of the house. I've been concerned with the number ... was rusted and bent. When I got it apart I found a lot of mold spores... not very pretty. Whether alive [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 20:20:29
A Return to Progress
Friday, December 19, 2008 in house Summer is over. The relative blog silence is due to the fact that we did absolutely nada since we moved in ... break. But it had to stop some time. Because, well the short list is we had no insulation in the crawl space and it was getting darn cold, and we had no door on our bedroom nor rod in our closet because [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 16:32:26
Protect Your Family From Mold
Aqua Technology Mold can be very harmful to your family’s health. Here are ten time Aqua Technologies would like you to know about mold. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 15:16:29
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
Cellulose Insulation on Dirt ???
Just got back from in inspection this afternoon. 12 year old home, upscale neighborhood, no major issues ... anything that appeared like mold, but common sense says that moist dirt and little bits of chewed ... with dirt, if any Thanks Clint White Structural Integrity Home Inspection [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 01:52:03
SAVE ENERGY BY FIXING YOUR CRAWL SPACE PART ONE
Crawlspace Before Introducing a two part series on saving on heating and cooling your home by fixing your crawl space ... is breathing that damp, filthy (sometimes even toxic) crawl space air with all its airborne mold spores ... . Our last house had a crawl space under the living room that was a headache for me. My solution [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 00:22:01
Yikes! There’s Mold in My House
These days, nothing strikes fear into a homeowner’s heart like the news that mold has been found in their house ... of California Department of Health does not recommend testing for mold contamination because ... that I am also among the legions of mold non-experts who have voiced their opinions on the subject [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 14:44:56
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
Christy Barritt-Who taught me to write. So blame HER!
Do you remember the TV shows that had cult followings and were critically acclaimed, but the networks canceled them because their viewership wasn’t high enough? Shows like Jericho, Firefly, Freaks and Geeks, Twin Peaks, and Arrested Development. All had a good fan base, but, in the end, it just wasn’t enough [more...]
Date: 2008-10-30 09:56:00
Building Energy Efficient Homes
I wanted to do an interview with a builder of energy efficient homes to give you a view from a different perspective. I chose a local builder/developer with almost 40 years of experience. I interviewed Tom White who works for Indian River Land Company and Moore Grant Construction of Millsboro, Delaware [more...]
Date: 2008-08-08 21:50:11
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, ... , and concrete is no match for water pressure. The end results are a water filled crawlspace or basement ... it is porous. A wet or damp basement due to excessive moisture will cause carpeting to rot, allows mold [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 14:47:15
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
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
How Much Should You Pay?
How Much Should You Pay for a Home Inspection?We are in tough economic times and people are looking for ways to stretch their dollars and make every dollar count. Home buyers, like everybody else, are looking for a deal. And this entire real estate market is in a major slump right now, which only makes things worse [more...]
Date: 2008-11-09 22:44:00
Author of the Month: Interview with Christy Barritt!
Christy is just one of the sweetest people in the publishing world! I can't get enough of her books, nor of time with her. She graciously agreed to allow me to interview her; now it's my turn to introduce you to one of the most unique voices in cozy fiction today, Christy Barritt:1) Tell us a little about yourself [more...]
Date: 2008-11-02 18:00:00
Waterproofing techniques for basement floors.
Many basement flooding and seeping problems could have been avoided by waterproofing the basement when constructed ... is no match for water pressure. The result is a flooded crawlspace or basement. If you want ... mold to grow, and causes the basement to smell musty. One solution is to use one of the high-grade [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:25:39
Get Rid of that Mold and Keep Your Family Healthy with Aqua Technology
Aqua Technology, Inc. Indoor Air Quality Moisture, mold and mildew can cause nightmares in a basement or crawlspace ... Basement Inspections Commercial Basement Waterproofing Mold Inspection & Testing Mold Remediation & ... . Heating ducts can incubate and transfer both excessive humidity and mold spores throughout [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 16:25:11
What’s In Your Crawlspace?
crawlspace Most of today’s homes have crawl spaces, but few of us ever venture up there. No one really likes to think of crawling up into that tight space, but there may be a few reasons ... up there. It is important to get rid of this problem as quickly as possible, since mold could also [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 13:28:52
Aqua Technology Serving Chester, Montgomery & Bucks Counties
If you’re looking for Waterproofing Specialists in Chester, Montgomery & Bucks County, then look no further than Aqua Technology ... Financing Available Free Basement Inspections Life of the Structure Warranty Mold Remediation & Treatment Mold Inspection & Testing Commercial Mold Remediation Services Sump Pumps Installed Bowed [more...]
Date: 2008-06-05 13:05:19
Finding Leaks in Ductwork
The crawlspace under our house seems abnormally cool in the summer and warm in the winter ... %, but it may cause excess moisture in the crawlspace which can led to mold. According to the U.S. Dept ... , If your crawlspace is enclosed, it will stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than the outside air [more...]
Date: 2008-08-18 21:37:23
Breathing crawlspace air can cause health problems
by Bennie Marshall Allergies, asthma and other health problems can be caused (or worsened) by damp, musty, untreated crawlspaces ... of the air in a home built over a crawlspace comes from the crawl, and mold spores from crawlspaces ... the perfect environment for mold growth and other moisture problems. Air flows from bottom to top, pulling [more...]
Date: 2008-09-27 15:40:58
Aqua Technology, Inc. Serving Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, PA
Aqua Technology offers Free basement inspections for any problem listed as long as you own the property ... /Coupons/1000011872.htm Basement Waterproofing Crawlspace Waterproofing Damp Basement Solutions Foundation ... Warranty Free Basement Inspections Commercial Basement Waterproofing Mold Inspection & Testing Mold [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 14:13:47
How to Stop and / or Prevent Mold from Growing in My Attic
If you had a chance to read “Do you Know Why is Mold Growing in Your Attic“, it’s now time to continue attic evaluation. We have to find out (in case your attic has been already contaminated with mold) how to stop it from further spreading, and if there’s no mold yet - how to prevent it from ever appearing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 22:03:27
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
Author Christy Barritt - SUSPICIOUS MINDS - Free Book
It's summer and time to read a funny, romantic comedy mystery. Here's a new one from Christy Barritt. Welcome, Christy. Why do you write the kind of books you do? I want to write the types of books that I enjoy reading. I love, love, love suspense and mystery novels. But I also think every good book has some romance [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 13:40:35
Hire the Professionals to Prevent Health Risks from Mold
Aqua Technology, Inc. Mold is produced by several varieties of fungus ... in recent years have medical authorities realized what a health risk the kind of mold that grows in wet basements can be. These mold types can become a serious problem. According to the New York [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 12:23:11
Allergy 101: Mold
Allergy 101: Mold Have Your Seasonal Allergies Become a Year-Round Menace? Mold Allergies - Single Moldy Bagel.jpg ... allergies, but mold allergies. Mold has a growing season during the late summer and fall, so you might notice your symptoms peaking in severity around this time of year. However, mold can also take [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 18:11:50
