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Bachelorette Candidate Has Deep, Dark Secret (Hint: It’s Mold)

October 7, 2010

Five years ago, Kirk was a runner in college – a successful athlete. But his life was turned upside down when he moved into a new house that happened to be really old. Apparently, Kirk did not spring for a mold inspector or mold removal specialist to check out the new pad before moving in. Soon afterwards, Kirk started having trouble breathing, feeling dizzy, and couldn’t think straight. He lost his short-term memory, lost feeling on the left side of his body, and eventually couldn’t even speak! His very life was in peril.

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Summer Mold in the Windy City

August 26, 2010

But studies have shown that if you typically come down with what is colloquially called “hay fever” during these allergy seasons then it was likely a condition that developed in childhood. Long-term exposure to allergens, like mold, pollen, and dust cause children to develop an overly-sensitive immune system. This causes an inflammatory reaction when exposed to allergens later on in life.

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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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Why New Homes are Moldier than Old Homes

January 9, 2009

While many people think that old homes are moldier than new homes, the opposite is actually true. Because of air-tight design, insulation, and cheap organic building materials, mold has been on the rise and has tripled the asthma rate in America over the last 20 years.

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