The Dangers of Mold Molds produce allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, as well as irritants and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Aller
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08/25/2010
Mold in the Home Health concerns related to the growth of mold in the home have been featured heavily in the news. Problems ranging from itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing to serious allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and even the possibility of permanent lung damage can all be caused by mold, w
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08/22/2010
Rooftop rainwater catchment is a system for gathering rainwater from residential or commercial roofs for direct use. This system is employed for a variety of reasons, foremost of which are: survival in a locale that lacks municipal water service; reducing the water bill; survival during drought
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08/21/2010
Concrete-encased, steel reinforcement bars, also known as reinforcing bar or "rebar," are grooved steel bars used in reinforced concrete and other masonry structures. Compared with its strength under compression (forces that act to shorten), concrete is relatively weak under tension (forces that
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08/21/2010
A standpipe is an open-ended, metal pipe that can be screwed into a basement floor drain to permit the flow of water back up as high as necessary, thereby delaying or preventing a basement flood. These simpler, less expensive alternatives to check valves, standpipes are a throwback to the mid-20t
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08/19/2010
Factory-Built Fireplaces There's nothing like coming home and warming up next to a roaring fire during the long, cold months of winter, or even chilly evenings in any season. Long commutes to work in the cold and the increasingly short hours of daylight in the fall and winter are made more beara
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08/16/2010
Synthetic Stucco Synthetic stucco is quite different from historic stucco. Historic stucco is basically a plaster made with water, sand and lime. While the composition of stucco has changed over time, it has always been applied wet over a brick, stone or wood surface to form the visible outside
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08/16/2010