Due to several current projects I have encountered I believe it’s important to touch on a couple of issues that every homeowner should be aware of to protect their home and their health. Cellulose Insulation with Boric Acid I have … Continue reading
As you work on improving the quality of the air in your indoor environment, be sure to utilize an excellent website from the United States Department of Health and Human Services called the Household Products Database. Simply go to http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/ … Continue reading
EPA’s Fifteen Hot Tips for a Cool Summer Save money, water, energy while protecting health and encouraging environmental learning WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released today a list of 15 tips for the summer season, which kicks … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
