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Mold 101

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MoldMold can be scary if you don’t know much about it. We found this article with a TON of information on mold. We know that it will help you in gaining more understanding about mold.

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From the article:

Facts about Mold

  1. What exactly is mold? Molds are living microorganisms and forms of fungi like yeasts and mushrooms. Now that we have a basic definition of mold, lets start debunking some common mold myths!
  2. Most of the information you find in the media and internet on ???Black Mold??? is completely bogus and horribly misleading. The fact is that the color of the mold as it appears to the naked eye cannot tell you anything about whether its toxic or not. This brings us to point #3:
  3. With over 100,000 species, mold comes in about any size, shape, and color you can think of, making it virtually impossible to tell what type of mold you have without a microscope.
  4. While there are over 100,000 species of mold, the good news is that you do NOT need to know what kind of mold you have to eliminate mold growth. All mold is treated in the same way. Since mold is a living organism, it requires food and water to survive. But controlling mold by eliminating food sources is very difficult since mold can feed off building materials, and the tiniest of organic matter like dirt, dust and debris. Thus the best way to eliminate mold problems is to eliminate water problems.
  5. Eliminating mold problems is important because the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that we spend 90 percent of our time indoors, and that the air we breathe indoors is more polluted than the outdoor air. So indoor air quality matters a lot to our health.

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Read all the facts and information here: http://www.moldmanusa.com/106-tips-about-mold-mold-remediation-mold-removal-mold-testing-and-mold-prevention

Have a Flood? Learn How to Clean it Up Here

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Flooded HouseHaving a flood is nerve racking. Not knowing what to do about it and how to clean it up is even worse. We found this article released by the City of Milwaukee with information about how to clean up after a flood. We hope that you never need this information but should you need it we hope it helps.

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From the article:

Safety

  • DO NOT WADE INTO STANDING WATER IN YOUR BASEMENT UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THE ELECTRICITY TO YOUR HOME IS OFF.
  • PREVENT ACCESS TO AREA BY CHILDREN
  • Floodwater may be contaminated with sewage and should be treated as such.
  • Minimize skin exposure by wearing rubber boots and rubber gloves during clean up.
  • There is a hazard in utilizing electrical equipment (i.e. sump pumps, furnace motors, etc.), which is wet. It can produce severe shocks and endanger human life as well as burn out the equipment. Make sure all electrical equipment is dry before use
  • Check gas and oil furnaces as well as gas hot water heaters for escaping gas and ensure that pilot flames are lit. If gas is escaping, do not light a match until the gas supply has been shut off. If you are unfamiliar with this procedure, contact your local gas company or a professional heating contractor.
  • The area may be extremely slippery. Walk Carefully.

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For all of the tips click here: http://city.milwaukee.gov/Flood-Clean-up

Learn Why You Should Do A Home Inventory Here

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Living RoomThought about doing a home inventory but wasn’t sure if it was necessary? Home inventories should be done for a variety of reasons. We found this article that we hope will help you prepare if the worst should happen.

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If your home is struck by a burglary, fire, flood, earthquake, or other disaster, one of the first questions you will be asked is, “What property was lost, destroyed, or stolen?” It’s almost impossible to pull up such information out of your brain on a good day — and it’s twice as hard in the aftermath of a traumatic event.

This is one of those tasks that is easy to say one will do “tomorrow.” But do it today. Being able to pull out an up-to-date home inventory will make it hugely easier to deal with police and your insurance company.

Fortunately, making a home inventory isn’t onerous, and might actually prompt you to prevent the loss itself. As you inventory your possessions, you’ll become more aware of their vulnerability, and can take steps to secure them.

Start by walking through your house with a pad of paper and a still or video camera. Jot down a list of any items worth more than $50 or so and take pictures of them. Go room by room, and don’t forget the garage, attic, and basement. Be sure to include jewelry, clothing and shoes, stamp or coin collections, CD and record collections, silver, tools, and electronic equipment.

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Read the entire article here: http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/preparing-home-inventory-case-your-property-gets-damaged-stolen.html

Learn Household Safety and Prevent Injury

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House Fire 2No one wants to think about themselves or their loved ones getting injured in your own home but unfortunately it happens. Preventing injury of any kind is a parent’s number one priority. We found this article with information on keeping your family safe from injury from fires and burns. We hope it helps prevent injury to you and your loved ones.

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From the article:

In General

  • Make a fire escape plan with two ways out of the house, plus a designated meeting place once out of the house. Practice the fire escape plan regularly.
  • Keep an emergency ladder on upper floors of your home in the event of a fire. Keep the ladder in or near the room of an adult or older child capable of using it.
  • Make sure you have a smoke alarm on every level of your home and in each bedroom. Test smoke alarms monthly and remember to change the batteries twice a year.
  • Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older.
  • Install a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and know how to use it.

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Interested in finding out the most common causes of fire and how to avoid them? Checkout this article about common causes of fire for homeowners that could be of interest to you.
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Read all the ideas here: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/safety_burns.html?tracking=P_RelatedArticle

Laundry Room Flooding Horror Story

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home disastersYou never want to think of your home flooding. Especially by your brand new washing machine. Read this woman’s story and decide for yourself if you should buy Whirlpool or not.

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From the article:

The first load of laundry in Lona Massong’s new Whirlpool Cabrio washing machine went smoothly.

Load No. 2, well, that’s a different story.

Massong filled the machine with clothes, poured in the soap and turned the dial.

When she returned to the first-floor laundry room a short time later, she found herself standing in a pool of water.

She ran down to her finished basement and found the ceiling caving in, the carpet soaked and a wall saturated with water.

Massong and her husband turned off the machine, cleaned up the mess and immediately called Grand Appliance, where the couple had purchased the washing machine.

Two days later, on Aug. 9, a repairman came to their Wadsworth home, dragged the washing machine into the driveway and looked underneath.

It didn’t take him long to find the problem. A clamp that was supposed to connect the washing machine’s drain hose to the drain pump was missing, so when the clothes in the second load began squishing around, the motion dislodged the hose, sending water everywhere.

Grand Appliance replaced the washer but said the damage to Massong’s basement was Whirlpool’s responsibility because the manufacturer failed to attach the clamp.

Massong called Whirlpool, which instructed her to get two estimates. One estimate put the damage at $5,660, Massong said, and another was closer to $6,000.

Whirlpool hired Eagle Adjusting Services Inc. to examine the claim. Eagle Adjusting came up with its own, considerably lower estimate, placing the damage at $4,575.38. It then subtracted $1,072.18 for “depreciation,” saying nothing in Massong’s basement was new.

The final offer from Whirlpool, based on Eagle’s estimate, was $3,503.20, a number that did not sit well with Massong.

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Click here to read the rest of the story: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-11-06/business/ct-biz-1106-problem-massong-20111106_1_basement-whirlpool-cabrio-washer

Maintain Your Home This Summer With These Tips!

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SummerIt’s important to always maintain your home. Summer isn’t any different even though most of us would rather just sit back and relax during the summer months. We found this article with specific things that you can do this summer to maintain your home!

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From the article:

KEEP YOUR DECK HEALTHY
Your deck provides a great place to hang out in the summer, but it needs a little TLC to stay in good shape. Visually inspect the boards to look for curling, cracked, or rotting wood. If you see a board that’s damaged, remove it and replace it with a board that you’ve cut to fit the same space.

Go underneath your deck to make sure the support structure is in good shape, and keep an eye out for cracked boards and missing screws or nails. If you see signs of insects or unwanted animals, such as spider webs or chewed boards, call a pest-control expert to take care of the problem.

Lastly, if your deck is sealed or stained, some experts say you should refinish it annually. Start by power washing the deck, then letting it thoroughly dry. Remove the finish or seal with a remover/stripper, and let it dry again.

With a sander and medium-grit sandpaper, lightly sand the deck, then remove all of the dust before continuing. Before you apply your finish, do a small test area to make sure you’ve got the right color. If you do, apply the finish with the wood’s grain and don’t stop in the middle???that can cause uneven coloring and streaks.

Two things to remember: make sure you’re wearing a mask to prevent inhaling dust and fumes, and don’t do any of this work if it’s going to rain.

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Read all the ideas here: http://www.allstate.com/tools-and-resources/home-insurance/home-maintenace-for-summer.aspx

Go Green With These Summer Projects

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Solar PanelsLike the idea of going green especially in your home? Not sure where to start? Start with these summer projects in order to have a greener home.

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From the article:

Save Water with Every Flush
Why flush away more gallons than you need to do the job? In other countries it???s common for toilets to have two settings ??? one for when less water is needed, and a second for when more water is needed. But with a $100 kit, your toilet also can have two flush options.

An even simpler way to save water is by gently placing a sealed half-gallon container of water in your tank. The container displaces new water, saving a half-gallon per flush. With the average American flushing five times per day, each half-gallon adds up to significant water savings.

Even better: Use the water once before it reaches your toilet tank. Another $100 kit can add a simple sink to the top of your toilet, allowing you to wash your hands with water that then drains into your toilet tank.

Or, if you???re feeling really ambitious, you can install a greywater system to funnel water from the sink and shower drains into the toilet tank and leave plenty left over for the garden. Just remember that you???ll need to switch to all-natural, biodegradable soaps and shampoos as well.

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Read all the ideas here: http://www.greenzionism.org/resources/articles/177

Baton Rouge Dryer Vent Cleaning Company Honored As Associate of the Year

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(Newswire.net — May 11, 2013) Baton Rouge, LA — In recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the Baton Rouge Apartment Association, Mr. Leake and his company, Dryer Vents Plus, were awarded the prestigious ???Associate of the Year??? award.

???It???s a great honor to be recognized for this award, and I look forward to continuing our close relationship with the Baton Rouge Apartment Association for many years to come,??? noted Mr. Leake.

The Baton Rouge Apartment Association (BRAA) is a local trade association that was formed in 1977 representing owners, developers, investors, managers and employees of apartment communities and vendors who provide products and services to the industry. BRAA dedicates itself to serving the needs of the Greater Baton Rouge multifamily industry.

BRAA is affiliated with both the Apartment Association of Louisiana and the National Apartment Association; members of BRAA are also members of the state and national association. BRAA prides itself in keeping the membership up to date with changes and opportunities in the multifamily industry.

BRAA is not a governmental agency and we have no regulatory authority over apartment communities or management companies. We do not investigate or mediate disputes between rental housing owners and residents. We are not able to personally answer questions or reply to inquiries about specific rental situations. We are not qualified or permitted to give legal advice. If you need legal assistance with a particular problem, we encourage you to check with an attorney or seek other legal resources that may be able to assist you.

The Associate of the Year award is given to an associate member who ???conducts business in highest professional standards, has sound business practices, and encourages the constant improvement of the quality & quantity of products & services to improve the multi-housing industry???.

Dryer Vents Plus is a locally-owned, Baton Rouge, Louisiana based company who???s mission is to help our customers solve potentially dangerous and costly problems, in a professional manner. ??The company???s main business focus is on inspecting and fixing clogged dryer venting issues in a timely manner.

To schedule an interview or request additional information, contact Jeremy Leake at 225-612-7752 or by email at jeremy.leake@dryerventsplus.com

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Read the original press release here: http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/pr/73803-baton-rouge-dryer-vent-cleaning.html