Windows, Walls & Ceilings: Walls & Ceilings

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• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

• If You Want It Clean, It Has To Be Moved

  Spring Cleaning Tips From Experts

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• Invasive Bugs Can Cause Serious Damage to Your Home

  National Pest Management Association reports an increase in insects of foreign origin.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Jail Time for Asbestos Removal Violations

  Phoenixville business owner sentenced for using improper practices to remove asbestos at homes and businesses.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must

  EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.

• Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....

• Need Restoration or Remediation? IICRC Can Help

  The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.

• Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.

• Popcorn Ceilings 101

  For health's sake, know your ceiling's ingredients before dusting up a storm.

• Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.

• Salvaging Sewage?

  Common myths about what can be saved after a sewage disaster.

• Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

  If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.

• Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold

  Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.

• Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.

• Spring Clean All Year Long

  Break spring cleaning tasks into just one hour a week.

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