leaks: MOLD... HAZARD or HYPE? - 05/01/08 05:36 PM
In the real estate industry, mold has become a factor that may hurt a deal. Some agents are afraid to recommend a mold inspection, the neglect of which can expose them to unforeseen liability in the future. Everybody wants to live in a healthy home environment. Mold problems can affect the
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leaks: Nice Plumbing Repair - 04/17/08 10:41 PM
My friend Charles Buell is always very critical of duct tape -- the miracle cure of last century and still a hot commodity today. I have seen everything from the skins of mobile homes and fuel tanks to shoes repaired with the stuff. I always love it when I open a
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leaks: Mold in the home - 02/25/08 12:35 PM
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leaks: Question: If I just stop the roof leak isn’t my mold problem solved? - 01/24/08 01:53 AM
ANSWER: NO! Stopping the source of water does not completely solve the problem. If mold is deprived of its source of water it does not die, it only goes dormant. If the moisture returns, such as from humidity, the mold comes back to life and continues to grow.
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leaks: How long after a leak before mold growth starts? - 12/31/07 02:38 PM
How long after a leak before mold growth starts?A lot of people ask us how long it takes mold to grow after a recent water incident; this is the most common question that arises in a persons mind after a leak.I am preparing this information for home owners, realtors, and future potential
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leaks: Infrared Roof Inspection - 10/17/07 10:34 PM
Infrared Roof InspectionWhy would one do an Infrared Roof Inspection? To find that elusive leak that you just can't seem to locate. Infrared scanning can locate it rather quickly. It can also save you a ton of money. Read on to find out how!What is infrared? Infrared radiation was discovered in
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leaks: Hot and dry summer - Water conservation tips - 08/04/07 08:38 PM
The hot and dry summer continues in Hamilton/Flamborough area and it's starting to show. Driving through the local neighbourhoods, one can see browning laws crying out for a drop of water. As we continue to sweat through one of the driest summers in recent history, the Hamilton Conservation Authority has declared
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leaks: A Very REAL Feng Shui Challange in Syosset, Long Island, New York - 07/23/07 02:18 AM
I am showing some pictures on this post that some of you have probably run into at one time or another. Please note: I am NOT showing them to have any disparaging comments made about these clients, but rather just to let you realize that oftentimes people don't realize what they
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leaks: Watch Out for Polybuytylene Pipes. They're a Ticking Time Bomb. - 03/01/07 09:47 PM
Polybutylene pipes are a real problem. More and more pipes are springing leaks that can cause some serious damage. If you are buying or selling a home you need to face the issue and not stick your head in the sand and hope nothing ever goes wrong. Polybutylene is a type of
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leaks: Preventing Water Damage in your home - 01/06/07 04:17 PM
For homeowners, water can be a quiet villain. This seemingly innocuous element can harm your house gradually over time or in sudden disastrous events. A home that is water damaged can be a health hazard to its occupants and is very often expensive to repair. Common Causes of Water and Moisture
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leaks: Here's another potential disaster to watch out for. - 09/17/06 01:06 PM
Just when you though you had enough disclosures to deal with along comes Polybutylene plumbing. http://www.polybutylene.com/poly.html "Polybutylene is a form of plastic resin that was used extensively in the manufacture of water supply piping from 1978 until 1995. Due to the low cost of the material and ease of installation, polybutylene piping
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