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The Haunted Mold House of Bay Ridge

October 21, 2010

The legend has a few facts correct. The house does belong to Frank Landy, who is actually still alive. He and his wife were known to have screaming matches that would wake up the neighborhood. The couple divorced in the 90s and both vacated the house. Landy refused to sell the house at the time since he did not want half of the sale to go to his soon-to-be ex-wife.

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Water Hose Replacement Tips

June 11, 2010

Once again, prevention is the key here. You simply need to develop a maintenance schedule to routinely check these water hoses for leaks. Check for leaks in the hose lining as well as where it is secured to the pipes. This should be done at least once a year, but I recommend you check for leaks on water hoses at the same time as other water leaks that can occur once a month.

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Mold Infects the Silver Screen

April 13, 2010

In the new film “Brooklyn’s Finest,” Sal (played by Ethan Hawke) is a desperate New York narcotics officer forced to bend the rules to survive. He goes on drug raids, killing drug dealers and stealing the drug money for himself. This gambit ultimately leads to a tragic end. What would make one of Brooklyn’s finest [...]

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Advice for Foreclosed Home Buyers

March 22, 2010

Because of the current recession, there are numerous foreclosures in the real estate market. Many of these homes are left unoccupied for some time before a new buyer purchases them.

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Mold Scam Alert: Encapsulation, Sealants, and Mold Paint

May 18, 2009

Also called mold sealant or mold paint, encapsulation is the process of treating mold with a product that “glues” the mold in place so it cannot release any spores – rendering the mold powerless. This works to some extent, but encapsulation is not completely effective and should never be the sole means of remediation. Encapsulation is sometimes relied upon as a crutch and to compensate for a poor or rushed mold removal job.

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The Biggest Mold Settlement

April 15, 2009

17 companies were included in the suit, but Crenshaw Lumber Co. Inc. took the brunt of it, paying 13 of the $22.6 million. Crenshaw supplied the wood to build the Gorman’s 1999 home. The wood used to build the house frame was improperly stored and mold was growing on framing studs by the time it was used for construction. However, as part of the settlement, Crenshaw admits to no wrongdoing.

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‘House Cooking’ Scams Insurance Companies on Mold Claims

February 6, 2009

House cooking is a mold sampling trick used by unethical mold inspectors to make your house appear moldier than it actually is. The sample is accurate, and it actually comes from your house, but the circumstances in which it is produced have been changed to inflate the amount of mold in the air.

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Does Your Insurance Cover Mold?

February 5, 2009

The short answer to whether or not your insurance policy covers mold is “probably not.” And this can be devastating to people who are oblivious to their insurance policy as well as the damages caused by toxic mold.

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Why You Should Invest in Moldy Buildings

January 23, 2009

While mold may now be a deal-breaker in real estate, some savvy property buyers are making a killing with easy mold remediation.

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How to Grow Stachybotrys (Black Rot Mold)

January 15, 2009

It isn’t easy to grow stachybotrys in your home. It grows more slowly than other molds and requires more favorable conditions. Stachybotrys needs four specific ingredients to start growing: warmth, nutrients, water, and time.

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