Lesley Burton-Dallas's (missmold) Blog

                       As a transplant from West Los Angeles into the New England woods of Connecticut, I couldn't wait to frolic like a nymph in the fall foliage of my 210 year old farm by a stream.   My dear friend would grab me by the collar and warn me of ticks and Lyme disease.  Like a kitte...

I thought I should pass this along to my New York neighbors...           NYC Tackles Possible PCB Contamination in Schools   By Minara El-Rahman New York City and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a pilot program that would look into the possible PCB contamination in b...

   THE 3 PRINCIPAL CATEGORIES OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY ARE:    1.  Particles        Fibers emanate from nearly everything in a home environment. Lint from favorite furniture, upholstery, drapes, carpets, as well as a host of synthetic fibers such as rayon, nylon and polyester that often contain dyes...

  Indoor Air Quality Many homes have residential indoor air quality worse than the average industrial site.   And it's what we cannot see in the air that's compromising our health. A typical home contains over 60 toxic chemicals in addition to pollen, mold spores, cat dander, and very diverse ho...

 In a recent article by Michael Davis titled "Insurance Companies and Mold: Villains or Victims?", he answers a very common question we are asked by our customers all the time...  Will their insurance cover the cost of the mold testing and removal? Unfortunately and sadly, more often than not th...

Mold thrives in places of high humidity and warmth. The more damp and warm an area is, the better.   This includes walls, floors, personal items, and yes - clothes.  So what can be done about it? Found some useful tips that also work with cigarette and urine odors... The first thing to note is ti...

REALTORS...HOME OWNERS...       Ever have a problem with an stinky house???? Cat urine odors??? Cigarette yuck??? Fisherman's Platters???     Well, if you read my blog, you know that cheap scented candles aren't the solution...    So, what do you do to eliminate foul odors from a home???? Well, p...

  This time of year, I had candles burning all the time...until I learned this. In addition to cigarette smoking, candles provide another indoor pollution mechanism that is hard to replicate.  Most commercially sold candles are made from Paraffin (petroleum based) and emit toxins and carcinogens ...

 It's a lot of fun right now for many potential homebuyers.     Housing prices are at their lowest in more than a decade, inventories are high, analysts are predicting a new wave of foreclosures and the government is offering two substantial tax credits for which many homebuyers qualify. But barg...

I thought this blog was a very good illustration about price vs. value when it comes to home inspections. Cheaper is not the way to choose inspection companies for certain! Enjoy!OMG! price vs value illustrated. A repeat & devoted client of mine decided to try a cheaper inspector for his 3rd hous...