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5 Celebrities Who Have Been Affected by Mold
January 19, 2018While some might associate mold with subpar living conditions, the truth is that mold can affect just about anyone at any time. In fact, many…
Read → AsbestosHome Asbestos Testing Kits or Hiring a Professional?
January 18, 2018Asbestos testing is now routine before beginning a renovation project or even before having extensive plumbing or electrical work done on your own. When it…
Read → MoldWhy Test for Mold If I Know It’s There?
January 17, 2018Many homeowners are now aware of the health hazards of toxic mold that may be growing inside their home. However, merely visually detecting mold is…
Read → AsbestosTalc Contains Asbestos – Be Cautious When Buying These Products
January 16, 2018Talc is a very soft, naturally-occurring clay mineral that is used to make talcum powder, an ingredient in many different cosmetic, personal care, and household…
Read → HomeProtecting You and Your Loved Ones From Radon Gas
January 12, 2018When you buy or sell a home these days, you will more than likely run into questions regardingradon gas and radon testing. That’s because…
Read → AsbestosAsbestos Found in Children’s Makeup
January 10, 2018According to a recent report published just a few days ago by CNN, asbestos was found in several eye shadow and other makeup products marketed…
Read → AsbestosWhen Should I Test The Air Quality of My Home?
January 9, 2018There are a number of different substances that may be present in your home that couldcontribute to poor indoor air quality, including asbestos, lead,…
Read → UncategorizedUnderstanding the Health Effects of Lead Paint
December 5, 2017Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal that can be found in soil, water, and even air. However, the most common cause of lead poisoning…
Read → AsbestosAsbestos – High Risk Occupations
December 1, 2017Asbestos, which is a naturally-occurring substance known for its ability to resist heat and corrosion, is no longer used in most modern building materials…
Read → AsbestosAre People Still Dying from Asbestos?
November 29, 2017Despite the fact that regulations have been in place since 1971 regarding how much asbestos workers can be exposed to and what types of…
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