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Mold In Your Home And How It Can Effect Your Health

02-12-12
Michael Bowerman - Home Disaster Clean Up, Remediation, Repair & Restoration
Michael Bowerman - Home Disaster Clean Up, Remediation, Repair & Restoration: Environmental Services in White Plains, NY
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  • Mobile: (914) 804-5737

After a small gas leak in my parents neighborhood in Hartsdale, NY, the utility company started to try to determine the source. It turns out that it was under their newly paved driveway and they proceeded to notify the surrounding homes that work would be underway. One of the workers entered a neighbor's home and after a few minutes he came running out, gagging, coughing and sniffling. I asked him what was wrong and he said that every wall in the house was covered in black mold, from floor to ceiling. Unfortunately, the homeowner had a flood but never had the problem remediated. She has severe health problems and the other members of the household have neglected the problem entirely.

This situation is not an unfamiliar story. Many people dont realize that water damage can lead to mold problems if it is not remediated properly. There are many different types of mold, some of which are harmless. But the fact remains that certain types of mold can be dangerous and adversely effect our health. If you have asthma or allergies, mold can cause itching, skin rashes, eye and nose irritation, coughing and increase the frequency of asthma attacks. If your immune system is weak, if you have lung disease, are elderly, or have young children or infants, the health risks become even greater and can be at higher risk for developing infections.

Some researchers believe that more serious health problems can occur due to certain types of mold infestations. Symptoms include respiratory infections, respiratory distress, chronic headaches, nose bleeds, vomiting, dizziness, and possible organ damage. If you believe that your health problems are due to a mold problem, contact your primary care physician immediately. They might recommend an allergist or if the problems are more serious, they might refer you to a specialist such as an infectious disease physician or a pulmonary specialist.

I talk about water damage a lot in my blogs, I know. But thats because I know how easily a water damage issue can turn into a mold damage issue. I am really quite worried about the homeowner that I wrote about in the beginning of this blog. I am going to continue to offer my services to her but it is extremely frustrating when people have difficulty hearing and accepting the truth. If you ever have water damage in your home or business, remember that resolving the problem can, in fact, cost you money, but not addressing the problem can cost you more. Not just more money, but it can cost you your good health and quality of life. If you are facing a mold or water damage problem, call a professional remediation company. We do this kind of work on a daily basis and can prevent a mold problem from ever occurring.

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FREE Westchester County NY Home Search... Locate & Research Houses, Condos, Coops & Rentals

02-12-12
Phyllis Lerner, Realtor - Broker / Owner - Westchester County NY
Phyllis Lerner, Realtor - Broker / Owner - Westchester County NY: Real Estate Agent in Tarrytown, NY
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Please access my Westchester County Home Search page below to locate and research any and all homes, townhomes, condos, coops and apartments for sale and/or rent. You'll be able to search by location, type, size, amenities and price. Please contact me at 914-438-7556 if you have questions regarding a particular property or want to see it in person. I can arrange for it.

CLICK THIS LINK TO BEGIN YOUR WESTCHESTER COUNTY HOME SEARCH

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Refinish hardwood flooring | Rye NY 10580 | Dustless sanding

02-12-12
Debbie Gartner - Westchester Flooring -Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Refinish -
Debbie Gartner - Westchester Flooring -Hardwood Floors Carpet Tile Refinish - : Builder-Contractor in White Plains, NY
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refinish hardwood floors Rye NY 10580 dustlessAre you looking to sand and refinish hardwood floors in Rye NY?

It's amazing what a difference refinishing your hardwood flooring can make. Your floors will look brand new and you even have the option to change the color. You can go light, dark, mid tones, or red tones. It can really give your home (or room) a whole new look.

If you have hardwood underneath your carpets, we can restore the beauty of the hardwood underneath. It's amazing what a big difference this can make in your home. And, believe it or not, it is usually less expensive to refinish your floors than to recarpet. Refinishing your wood floors will also improve your home's value and it will be easier to clean and maintain.

Rye NY 10580 refinish hardwood floorsAt Floor Coverings International, we are a shop at home service. We will bring the "store to your door" so that you can see the flooring and colors in your own home and lighting and color coordinate with your paint colors and decor. When it comes to sanding and refinishing, not only we will help guide you in color selections, but we will also test out a few colors for you on your floor. This is important because every floor is different, so it's best to see what the stain will actually look like on your own floors (rather than a tiny sample).


sanding and refurbishing hardwood floors Rye NY 10580We offer both the standard refinishing process as well as a dustless sanding system. Dustless sanding costs a bit extra, but many customers feel it's worth it, especially if they have someone with allergies in their household. We offer both oil and water based polyurethane, and we will help you understand the pros and cons on each method.

We are proud of our work, but don't rely on our word...ask our customers! We have won the Angie's list Super Service award 2 years in a row, and you can even check our google reviews online. And, we will gladly provide with a list of over 30 customers to call.

Video of hardwood flooring and refinishing Rye NY 10580

Our estimates are always free. So, when you're ready to refinish your hardwood floors in Rye NY 10580, call us at 914-937-2950 and let us "bring the store to your door."

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Refinish hardwood flooring | Rye NY 10580 | Dustless sanding

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CHAPPAQUA 10514- WHO'S AFRAID OF FOUND ART?

02-11-12
Joanna Cohlan, Interior Design, Decorating & Staging Westchester County
Joanna Cohlan, Interior Design, Decorating & Staging Westchester County: Home Stager in Chappaqua, NY
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Still life with buoy and seltzer bottle

The term found art, or in French, object trouve, describes art that is created from rather mundane objects, not normally considered art, because they have a common household or industrial function. Marcel Duchamp was the originator of this concept in the early 20th century. He assembled his first piece entitled Bicycle Wheel in 1913, the same year as his Nude Descending a Staircase was attracting the attention of critics at the International Exhibition of Modern Art. His Bottle Rack is an actual bottle drying rack, signed by Duchamp and is considered the first “pure” example of found art.


The context in which a found object is placed, in a gallery or museum for example, is usually relevant in understanding the intention of the artist. Like Duchamp, the artist Damien Hirst has actually suggested that a painting can be considered an adapted found object, the object being the paint itself and that the entire history of art is based upon found objects. I wouldn't go that far!


The idea of dignifying commonplace objects in this way, was originally a shocking challenge to the accepted distinction between what was traditionally considered art vs. that which was not. Museums typically show works made from traditional materials using techniques formally taught in art schools or in studios. Today however, museums are presenting works in more diverse media. These exhibits often showcase the work of a growing number of artists who reuse materials, and create new objects from cast-offs including old metal cans or rubber tires. Many new emerging artists are scrap metal workers with lots of imagination.

Flea markets are a wonderful place to source found objects. On a hunt for old toasters, I recently found a colorful 1918 vintage seltzer bottle which I filled with cologne and display on my bathtub; and, an old glass buoy, overgrown with barnacles, that sits on my dining table as a centerpiece. With a little imagination and a fresh eye, the non traditional can be transformed into art. Found objects are usually affordable and make for some interesting conversation at the dinner table.

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Public Open house, New Rochelle 10804 111 Wildwood Road - Normandy Chateau

02-11-12
Gay E. Rosen
Gay E. Rosen: Real Estate Agent in Larchmont, NY
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  • Office: (914) 833-0420 x307
  • Mobile: (914) 907-2645
The only Larchmont Woods Normandy Chateau with a drawbridge & 40' turret. This bespoke home with its Chef's kitchen, polished bluestone slate spiral staircase, limestone floors, mahogany trim, onyx & marble bathroom clearly reflects the designer home-owner's special touches. There is a patio, courtyard & fountain too! Originally built by a big game hunter for his wife in 1926. Yes, you can have it all. Just 35 minutes from New York City. Being offered at $895,000, 3026 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 Baths (a third is being legalized), and an open house from 1-4 p.m. this Sunday, February 12th. Perfect!
New Rochelle is GREAT!
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