Attention Property Owners, Manager, Contractors and Maintenance Staff!!

EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule will become fully effective and enforceable on April 22, 2010, which is right around the corner.

The Rule applies to all “renovations,” including many typical housing maintenance and remodeling activities, performed for “compensation” in pre-1978 “target housing” and pre-1978 “child-occupied facilities” when the work will disturb paint, stain, shellac and varnish that has not been tested and certified as lead free. Read More…

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Green construction is building or remodeling homes using sustainable materials.  Sustainable or “green” construction is recommended to create a healthier building while using our resources more efficiently.  Studies have shown that there are tremendous cost savings through green building through improved occupants health and productivity, lower building operation costs, and use of resources more efficiently.

We had the pleasure of working with one such contractor in the Jacksonville Metro Area, Solid Built Construction.  Not only does he use “green” principles in his construction, he is active in the local community through programs such as Habitats for Humanity.  Most recently, his company worked with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on their build that aired February 21, 2010. Read More…

When you experience Water damage, your water type is divided into one of three categories. Each of these categories must be dealt with differently. If handled incorrectly, you could set yourself up to have a future mold problem or indoor air quality issue, which leads to health issues of your household.

These categories are determined by the source of the water intrusion, the time elapsed between the flood occurrence and the drying or cleanup and can also be changed if the environment the water has been exposed to contains contaminates. Read More…

We are all familiar with the “spring cleaning” term, but have you prepared for the upcoming spring rains?

With the upcoming wet season, February is the recommended month for inspecting your home for areas where water is mostly likely to slip its way into your property.  So grab your paper and pencil to make a note of areas in your home that need attention.

Below is a suggested list for inspection. You are looking for visible moisture (condensation) or water staining. Read More…

Did you know there are studies that suggest that mold can react in high EMF environments.

At a recent Lyme/Autism conference Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt said, “I worked with the main mold researcher in Switzerland. He could measure the amount of mycotoxins produced on a daily basis. One culture we protected with a Faraday cage, the other we left in the room. Three weeks later, we measured. The protected culture had a low amount of mycotoxins. The unprotected had 600 times more mycotoxins. Molds are now exposed to unprecedented amounts of EMF.”

I’ve included a video here that talks about the experiment, results and the effects this can have on a person with Lyme disease.
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