Archive for April, 2011
How to Hire a Mold Remediation Contractor
If you are reading this article, you know you have a mold problem that needs to be fixed. First thing, go to the website of the Indoor Air Quality Association. Their website address will be at the end of this article. Look up on their list of Certified Mold Remediation Contractors and find one near you. Look up the names of three of them and call them to get a bid. Remember, the lowest price is not always the best price for the job. Ask for references of satisfied clients.
Next, when you meet with them, ask questions. If you have any questions that you need answered, feel free to call Safe Homes Environmental Consultants to help you out. The number is at the bottom of this article. When it comes to contractors, you always want to get the best service at the best price, but sometimes it’s difficult to know what questions to ask.
Hiring a certified remediation contractor is not required but when it comes time to sell your home, you are required by law to disclose any mold incidences in your home including floods. If the work was done by a licensed certified Remediator, they should require a mold clearance test for the area. This gives your buyer proof that the work was done by a competent licensed remediator. Read the rest of this entry »
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Mold in the Home
Mold is a major concern today. People talk about it and the national media discusses it with abandon. The very word “mold” can create a panic. Buyers often fear that a home might have mold or, worse, that it might have “toxic” mold. As a realtor, who likes to be able to help my clients understand or interpret various concerns, I have tried to learn some basics about mold.
While I am a long way from being an expert, I know that there are many misconceptions about mold. For example, people are of the mindset that they should only worry about “toxic mold”. In other words, if mold is non toxic, they will not think about it or even give the presence of mold a second thought. On the other hand, if it is regarded as toxic mold, they will panic. The experts say both of these reactions are examples of misinformed people who display the wrong attitude. I will explain all of this in a minute. Read the rest of this entry »
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Concrete Paver Molds – The Latest Trend In Home Improvement
As a native Californian, I’ve come to accept that home exteriors are almost always constructing using either siding or stucco. Bricks are used sparingly, if at all, and stonework is generally confined to indoor tiles and outdoor patio stones, river rock set in gardens, and exposed aggregate patios. More often than not, though, walkways, patios, and driveways are simply poured concrete.
Personally, I’ve always been attracted to stonework of all kinds. Whether it’s a cobblestone driveway, a fireplace made from river rock, or a ledge stone wall, I think that stonework adds beauty and interest to a home. Given that stonework can cost upwards of twelve dollars a square foot, however, I’ve never been able to afford to remodel my home using the stones, rocks, and tiles that so attract me. Read the rest of this entry »