Asbestos found in Special Education School

A Department of Education report recently revealed that Public School 265 in Rockaway, NY contains dangerous levels of asbestos. Rockaway, New York ( ... the special needs children are being constantly exposed to asbestos, lead and mold. The asbestos becomes ... the school get this bad. Where were their regular school inspections? Where was the plan [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 18:38:36

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A Saga Ends

This is Steven Petrick Posting. Today we put an end to the idea of purchasing the Acton Building as a new home for Amarillo Design Bureau ... been stuck with an asbestos removal problem. The mold inspectors said they would not remove the mold unless the asbestos was removed first. This added greatly to the cost of renovating the building [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:08:22

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

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 ... inspectors in order to detect if there are problems in the home. You have to make sure that the home was inspected against mold as well. If the home passes the inspection then you can now continue [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 05:29:50

Call a Halifax Home Inspector - Your Dream Home May Be Sick!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:37:16

All work and no play…

Remember a couple of posts ago (you know…from last June), when Chris was talking about us moving, and me having to deal with a short summer due to mold ... with inadequate lab facilities for an extra quarter. It would’ve been nice if they had allowed us to move [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 06:01:47

Additional Inspections to Get Before You Buy That 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: 2009-01-03 23:30:45

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

Passive Solar: Living Without Furnaces in the Cold

This is the kind of innovation that will be required around the world in short order ... Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator for emergency backup in the living room — ... in the spacious living room, whose glass doors open to a patio. His new home uses about one-twentieth [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 18:36:00

Is Your Dream Home Sick - Halifax Home Inspector To The Rescue!

by Robert Harris Before you make an offer on that home of your dreams, ... . Engaging the services of a Halifax home inspection professional will put your mind at ease. They are well trained to spot any potentially harmful substances or materials, including: MOLD AND MILDEW No home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 13:07:23

Metro Detroit home inspections

You have been looking at Metro Detroit real estate and you have finally made your choice.  The purchase agreement has been signed ... sewer video inspection furnace inspection mold test  roof inspection Some inspectors make money ... .  A mold test $300 -$500.  A roof inspection $50 -$75.  You can easily spend over a $1000 in inspections [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 02:18:27

A licensed home inspector is all that stands between you and disaster

Well, maybe not that bad, but there’s never a bad time for hyperbole ... that you be allowed to have a home inspection performed prior to signing of the purchase and sale contract ... a professional to come in to do an inspection. Fortunately, in Massachusetts, home inspectors are required [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 14:48:13

Testimonial by David and Catherine Hewes, Newnan, GA

Testimonial by David and Catherine Hewes, Newnan, GA Recently, I contracted with BSN to build a home for my wife, Catherine and I ... house plans; we wanted to customize it to fit our needs.  We discovered that making changes ... of looking at our plans to determine an initial cost after we decided on the basics. Our home [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 19:02:13

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10

Gross Out: Cooler Crisis at Honey Bear's BBQ

By Amy Silverman Bad electricity karma, perhaps? The light in the women's room was burned out when county restaurant inspectors visited Honey ... might not have passed muster to begin with: inspectors noted a "1 inch piece of dried meat stuck [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 06:40:42

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project “remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel”   A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 04:30:09

Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them

Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them Custom home plans have a lot of advantages, but many people don`t think they can actually use them ... when you can create the perfect house that you`ve been building in your mind`s eye for years ... plans! You can simply show the staff what you want and see it created on the computer [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 02:13:25

Look when buying a new home (mold).

.fullpost{display:inline;}There are some small things to look for when buying a new home ... is increasingly concerned about mold. There are many different types of mold, can occur in the family and not only lead to structural damage, but some health concerns, as well as. Mold is difficult to find many [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 14:57:00

New China Buyers Q&A from the HK GS Sourcing Fair

is corruption endemic?” is only half of the question.  The full question should have been: “is corruption and the subsequent cover up endemic in China?” More than the actual milk scandal, the cover up is what hurts China’s soft power and reputation.  This James Fallows article says the same thing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 02:11:42

Quality Home Inspections

BAI’s goal is to provide a personalized, informative and professional inspection utilizing the highest standards & ... Inspections Mold Testing - Viable & Lead Testing and Air & Surface Mold Testing - Non ... Inspector #242943 DEP Certified Radon Tester #1997 Certified Oil Tank Tester & ESA Certified Mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 15:34:39

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

Mold Testing: Take Control Of Molds In Your Home

Mold testing is the first step to taking control of molds. Molds can spread and do damage beyond repair if left undetected ... . Mold inspectors as wells as mold inspection home kits may be resorted to in conducting mold testing. However, self-inspection of the presence of molds in the house is also a practical and reliable ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:15:04

What to Look For During Your Home Inspection

Before making an offer on a home, nearly all real estate experts recommend conducting extensive inspections. Home inspections are designed to protect you from unexpected repairs and costs after move-in. If any problems are found during a pre-sale inspection, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 17:36:35

No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’

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 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 10:37:10

Ecological Homes: Why You Need One

Ecological Homes: Why You Need One Not everyone is into the environmental movement, ... (0) Custom Home Plans: 3 Reasons to Use Them Custom home plans have a lot of advantages, but many ... : Get your dream home. Why settle for a pre-made plan when you can create the perfect house that you`ve [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 02:02:55

Getting a Home Inspection For Phoenix Real Estate

Home inspections are one of the most necessary steps in the purchase of any home, new or old ... inspection. The most notable things are the home’s systems like plumbing, heating, electrical and so on. Another major aspect of a home inspection is the checking of the foundation and home itself [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:12:29

Indoor Air Pollution is in the Top 5

Indoor Air Pollution is in the top 5 environmental risks to public health (EPA). It is estimated 30% - 50% of all structures have damp conditions encouraging the growth of mold. Controlling moisture inside your environment Since mold only grows where there is moisture [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:37:28

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed “contractor” “contractors” Some of the biggest problems with contractors can be easily avoided by simply checking out the contractor first and making sure that you’re hiring a reputable, well established and professional contractor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 04:30:23

Home Energy Audit

Home energy Audits Most People use a home inspector when buying a home but, ordinary home inspectors are all about what is visible and easily accessible. Home Inspectors ... as seen in the image above that can cause major damage or mold and at the very least, render [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 14:01:41

1/5/09 Greenwich Roundup's Campgain To Have Hearst Newspaper's Rid Greenwich Of Jim Zebora Has Been Successful - Sort Of

The Great Crusade Is OverJim Zebora Is No longer The Incompetent Greenwich Time Managing Editor, But He Will Report In The Regional Business Insert Hearst Newspapers Has Planned For Us.1/3/08 BEHIND THE TIMES: Why Didn't Greenwich Time Editor Jim Zebora Asign A Reporter To Cover The "Sick Sushi" Story From This "Whacy" [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:03:00

[IMG Daily Kos]

SUBSCRIBE! If you use ad blocking software while viewing Daily Kos, you're getting all the benefits of our site but we're not getting any of the advertisement revenue associated with your visits. This site relies on ad revenue for daily operations: [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 21:23:35

Lead Paint Inspectors Public Housing

Professional Liability designed to cover HUD required visual paint inspections, EPA or State certified Risk Assessor inspections, ... mandated Residental Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X). Mold inspection can be added sublimit. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 23:04:54

Passive Homes

Article in the New York Times about Passive Housing ... in. There is, in fact, no furnace. In Berthold Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator ... . His new home uses about one-twentieth the heating energy of his parents’ home of roughly the same size [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:38:37

Habitat for Liberalism?

In doing my morning rounds this morning I notice that there’s an awful lot of traffic on Michelle’s place this morning with regards to Habitat for ... . Others reported mold or mildew, nails popping out of plasterboard and other problems. The Habitat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 16:18:38

Buying a Home in Denver - Have a Home Inspection Contingency !

Before you buy real estate in Denver Colorado, one of the things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector. Buying a home in Denver is expensive enough as it is - why would you choose to fork over another $400 if you’re not required to? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 15:52:19

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally ... and development practices. LEED is also a nationally recognized, third party certification system [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:15:29

Much of what you see in China is planned/fake to some degree (updated 30 Sept)

Update 30/09/08: others are noticing the contradiction between walking in space and the disasters on the ground in China ... going into factories for audits, inspections, first visits, etc. need to be very aware of this– [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 06:26:40

Green Home Building: 3 Low Cost Options

Green Home Building: 3 Low Cost Options Green home building doesn`t have to be cost prohibitive. There are several things you can do to keep your costs down, including going with a modular home or simply building a slightly smaller home. Most Americans have more space than they need, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 01:08:52

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 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:58:46

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 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 10:21:28

100 Marketing Tips to Launch Success in 2009!

100 Marketing Tips to Launch Success in 2009! 34) Check with your lenders in the area and see if they offer any service provider loans ... wins a bid on a HUD home (if they are going to actually live in it - not as investment property [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 20:14:59

Oil Up, Financials Down???

Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear arms probe By GEORGE JAHN, Associated Press WriterThu Jul 24, 5: ... for U.N. inspectors to look into allegations Iran is still doing weapons work. At the time, IAEA [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 04:16:12

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 ... that the home was inspected against mold as well. If the home passes the inspection then you can now continue [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 05:30:43

Mold Testing: Take Control Of Molds In Your Home

Mold Testing: Take Control Of Molds In Your Home Mold testing is the first step to taking control of molds. Molds can spread and do damage beyond repair if left undetected. Mold inspectors as wells as mold inspection home kits may be resorted to in conducting mold testing. ¶ Posted 29 December 2008 † [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:49:48

Passive Houses the Alternative Energy Wave of the Future?

#fullpost{display:inline;}Are passive houses the alternative energy wave of the future? In these houses there are no drafts, no cold tile floors, no snuggling under blankets until the furnace kicks in. There is, in fact, no furnace.Even on the coldest nights in central Germany, Mr [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 13:33:00

A Few Choice Tidbits from the DOJ Inspector General Report on Bradley Schlozman and Politicized Hiring at DOJ

The report is here. Others are covering the big picture of the findings that there was politicized hiring at DOJ and lying about it ... , Schlozman wrote, "I too get to work with mold spores, but here in Civil Rights, we call them Voting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:06:52

Modular Homes: How Finished Are They?

Modular Homes: How Finished Are They? Most people aren`t really sure what to expect when they look into ordering a modular home ... liked but as with most house plans; we wanted to customize it to fit our needs.  We discovered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 23:44:58

2008 NEC : Hard wired appliance (110v) - switch OK as disconnect

2008 NEC : Hard wired... by Darin Ginther Today 01:50 PM ... 816 8,426 Environmental, Pests, Health and Safety: Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection femto-TECH Mold, Radon, Lead, Asbestos, IAQ, Termites, Protective Clothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:01:13

Punishing Pentagon Propaganda

By David Swanson Responses to the exposure of corporate media military "experts" ... articles of impeachment that Congressman Dennis Kucinich introduced on the House floor on Monday [more...]

Date: 2008-06-11 16:09:41

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