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Ripoff or Remediation

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Terry Curtis

In the State of Maine you can become any business you want.  Get a business card made up and off you go….Air Quality Expert…..Contractor…..Mold Remediator.  Some remediation companies are franchises that anyone can buy their name and start being remediators….no … Continue reading →

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Selling your House What are Your Deal Breakers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Terry Curtis

Deal breakers happen when the unknown is discovered in a real estate sale. What are your unknowns? FPE Breaker Boxes FPE Federal Pacific Electric Hazards Home Page: this website explains the fire and shock hazards associated with Federal Pacific Electric … Continue reading →

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EPA says Indoor Air Quality causes 50% of illness Globally

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Terry Curtis

According to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spokesman, indoor air pollution causes 50 percent of illnesses globally. This statistic should catch the attention of every physician, every lawmaker and every layperson reading this paper. That’s more than all the cancers … Continue reading →

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Green Building …What’s Important to You

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Terry Curtis

Here are two great blogs on building a Pretty Good House.  One is from a group of varying professions that meets in southern Maine to bounce ideas off each other.  These are a must read for anyone considering building and building … Continue reading →

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How old is your Mold?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Terry Curtis

Can the age of mold be determined? There is no real scientific way or test to determine the age of mold…..a competent inspection can lead you to some probable conclusions. Mycologists indicate and my field experience confirms that fungal growth … Continue reading →

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High Cost of Poor IAQ

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Terry Curtis

The costs of poor IAQ can be striking. There have been many lawsuits associated with IAQ problems, though most are settled with no financial details released. However, some publicly disclosed cases have involved legal fees and settlements exceeding $10 million. … Continue reading →

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Mold Removal …….How and Who you use is Important

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Terry Curtis

Mold remediation can be costly.  The remediation cost of a crawlspace can really vary. It could average as little as $500 or as much as $4,000. If the attic and wall ducts are involved, the cost for those generally ranges … Continue reading →

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Do You Know the Radon Levels in Your Childs School

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Terry Curtis

  A nationwide survey of radon levels in schools estimates that nearly one in five has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Testing is the only way to know … Continue reading →

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Does my House have Mold and What should I do?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Terry Curtis

FUNGUS FACTS Q. What is the difference between a mushroom, a toadstool, a mold, a mildew, and a fungus? A. They are all fungi (singular = fungus). The study of fungi is called mycology. Q. Where can I find fungi? … Continue reading →

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Stop the proposed EPA Radon program funding cuts in the 2013 EPA budget

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Terry Curtis

Please go to this link and sign the petition.  Radon testing is one of the cheapest and easiest environmental test to do and it saves lives.  Read the testimonials at the link below. TP Environmental is offering half price Radon … Continue reading →

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Terry Pierson writes about creating healthy homes and businesses based upon her knowledge and experience of the indoor environment, building healthy homes and the toxic hazards we face.

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