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

Greenspotting

GREEN IS IN. It seems nearly every magazine — including, now, this one — has had at least one issue with a green topic emblazoned on its cover, ... has been according to sustainable building guidelines without a third party certification such as LEED,” ... standardize on what it means to be green. “Third-party certification, such as an Energy Star rating [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 11:10:00

I’m stickin’ with the union.

Last Saturday, I was at the gym, working off some holiday cheer on an elliptical machine.  My particular personal torture device was positioned right in front of a large-screen TV which was - sadly - tuned to the misnomered Fox News Channel.  Every Saturday, this channel apparently features a business and financial shoutfest “round table” show, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:45:40

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

11 Stamp Stories Worth Retelling

By David A. Norris Philately: it’s the end-all, be-all of popular hobbies curiously pursued by nobody you know. And while we knew absolutely nothing about stamps when we started this article, we’re great at digging up the juiciest dirt on any subject under the sun. Here are 11 great stamp stories guaranteed to have you glued to your seats. 1 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 16:11:00

Marc Cooper: a true Annenbergian

Walter Annenberg: after Rupert Murdoch bought the TV Guide from him, it became more liberal When the ultraright was pursuing a guilt by association attack on Obama for serving on the same board of directors as “terrorist” Bill Ayers, his supporters pointed out that it was the late Walter Annenberg who launched the nonprofit dedicated to improving [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 21:16:33

No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’

Hello everyone. The first thing I thought when I saw the title was “great, another uber insulated house that stays the right temperature, yet the occupants suffer through horrible air quality, including mold spores.”It would appear ... in. There is, in fact, no furnace.In Berthold Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:06:16

Mold In The House

Molds can still be there in your home when there is no prominent signal of their presence. Mildews are so small that you cannot see them ... necessary when you buy new home. Especially if you have crawl space moisture. Mold growth may not leave any ... . And they make full use of their size; they float in air and spread around. Mold inspection [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 15:07:42

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

The Energy Challenge - No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in Innovative ‘Passive Houses’ - Series - NYTimes.com

By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL DARMSTADT, Germany — From the outside, there is nothing unusual about the stylish new gray and orange row houses in the Kranichstein District, with wreaths on the doors and Christmas lights twinkling through a freezing drizzle. But these houses are part of a revolution in building design: There are no drafts, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:16:00

About

For many executives let go in corporate restructurings and cutbacks, finding work is the greatest test of their careers. Yet they have not lost spirit, and an exclusive survey shows that most are winding up in new — and often better-paying — jobs.By Peter Nulty REPORTER ASSOCIATES Patricia A [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:00:46

Iran Calls Halt To U.N. Inspection Of Nuclear Development

A year ago, the United Nations made its case to Western countries to give them their chance to work with the Iranians on a plan of inspections of Iranian facilities suspected of making nuclear weapons. The West agreed, which of course was a mistake. And now, a year later, the Iranians have simply pulled the plug on the inspections by the U.N [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 21:47:22

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 Complete Book of Home Inspection

75,000 COPIES SOLD! Is that home or condominium apartment you plan on buying a true bargain or an overpriced “handyman’s special”? ... on swimming pools * An added section on exterior walls discussing problems with synthetic stucco ... material that updates chapters, including synthetic stucco [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 07:37:37

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

DIY Mold Removal Now Being Released

Hello everyone, this is just a notice to let anyone who is looking to get rid of their mold problem that a course will be released on helping you do just that. If you ever wanted to find out how to take care of your own mold project whether ... he teaches to mold inspectors. You will now know where or not if you need to remove that wall [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:37:47

Best Florida Real Estate Home Buying Tips

by katie George Indeed, this is the exciting time to look for a home, knowing that there are arrays of homes in the market ... was inspected against mold as well. If the home passes the inspection then you can now continue ... . So all it takes is to give your time and effort and finally found your dream home. But bear [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 10:23:38

Best Florida Real Estate Home Buying Tips

by katie George Indeed, this is the exciting time to look for a home, knowing that there are arrays of homes in the market ... was inspected against mold as well. If the home passes the inspection then you can now continue ... . So all it takes is to give your time and effort and finally found your dream home. But bear [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 10:26:15

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

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