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Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe on Vacation
Leave the worry behind and enjoy your vacation with these tips for keeping your home safe while you’re away! The Murphy’s Law of homeownership dictates that, if something is going to happen, it’s probably going to be when you’re not home. While this thought can be scary, it doesn’t mean that you can’t or shouldn’t…
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How common is Radon in Pennsylvania?
Is Radon a common issue in Pennsylvania homes? Here’s what you need to know! First recognized as a health hazard following the discovery of Radon accumulating in a home in Pottstown Pennsylvania back in the 1980’s, Radon has deep ties to the state. It is in Pennsylvania that we first investigated and fully appreciated the…
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Your Meth Lab Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Meth Labs and Meth Lab Remediation! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Meth Labs and what’s involved in the Meth Lab Remediation process!…
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January is Radon Action Month!
Have you tested your home for Radon yet? Get 20% off Radon Test Kits during the month of January! Radon is a silent killer. Recognized as the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in the United States (second only to cigarrette use) Radon has become an increasing concern among homeowners and residents. In fact, in…
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Does Radon cause Cancer?
With awareness increasing, many homeowners are concerned about the cancer risk that Radon represents. While Radon has been discussed a lot lately, it is a relatively new concern for home owners. Whether a high Radon level was detected through tests during a home sale, or as a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s…
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CAN MY REMODELING CONTRACTOR RIP OUT ASBESTOS?
When your renovation contractor comes across Asbestos, what happens? Are they able to remove it for you? Are they qualified? Contractors and handymen are, by nature of their trade, unspecialized. They commonly accept work that they’ve never previously performed. They simply learn on the job. There’s really nothing wrong with that when you’re talking about…
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CAN MY REMODELING CONTRACTOR DO ASBESTOS ABATEMENT?
Your renovation contractor is planning on ripping out a building material that may contain Asbestos… But is he qualified to perform this work? Here we’ll go over how this may affect you and why you may wish to have a licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor perform this work. Asbestos is a mineral that was common in…
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BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? CHECK FOR RADON!
Are you Buying or Selling a Home? Make sure you check for Radon as part of the process! Congratulations, you found a potential buyer for your home! Or are you looking to purchase? Either way, get ready for the mounds of paperwork and the many hours of checking off lists and muddling through the real…
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BLACK MOLD: TRUTH VS. FICTION
You’ve heard of ‘Toxic Black Mold’ on the news, but how do you separate Truth from Fiction? Who hasn’t heard of “Toxic Black Mold“? After all, it’s been featured on both local news segments, as well as national programs such as 20/20 and 48 Hours. But what is Toxic Black Mold, and what does it…
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Can my remodeling contractor do Mold Remediation?
Imagine your remodeling contractor is in the middle of a renovation and discovers mold. What do you do now? Can your remodeling contractor “take care of” the mold too? Is he qualified? Maybe your remodeling contractor is even claiming to know how to address the mold issue properly or saying they’ve “done it before”. Do…