Mold, Asbestos and Homeowner’s Insurance

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by Cheney Hines

Removal and abatement of asbestos and mold issues in the home can be costly and time-consuming, as well as stressful and inconvenient. Many homeowners will turn to their insurance companies to help offset these costs. Unfortunately, claims related to mold and asbestos damage can present a challenge. If the problems are not addressed properly, the claim could be denied. Here is some information about how to tell if you are covered against these issues.

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Trauma Scene Cleanup: What You Need to Know

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by Cheney Hines

Warning: The following post may be graphic and emotionally disturbing to any who have recently been involved in a medical trauma event.

In movies and TV when a violent crime has occurred, the scene often ends once the victim is hauled away in an ambulance. In the real world, that scene is far from over. Trauma scene cleanup involves lingering bodily fluids that are difficult to remove and that can present biohazardous toxins to anyone who comes into contact with them.

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Opening up Walls for an Open Floor Plan: Toxins in Opening Walls

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by Cheney Hines

Remodeling your house is one of the great joys of home ownership. Unfortunately, there are many dangers inherent in this process of which many property owners are unaware and uneducated. While you are taking down walls to create an open floor plan, you may be releasing toxic and dangerous substances into the air. Beware of this potential and call in an expert before you start this process.

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Types of Dangerous Mold in Your Home

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by Cheney Hines

Mold is a name for a family of fungi that grow indoors and outdoors. There are tens of thousands of varieties of mold, but most of them flourish in conditions that are warm and damp. They spread by producing airborne spores which can sometimes survive very harsh and dry environmental conditions for a long time before re-growing. The process of mold removal requires great care and expertise and begins with identifying the mold.

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What to Look For in a Competent Asbestos Abatement Company

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by Cheney Hines

If you have asbestos in your home, removing it yourself is never recommended. You should always seek a qualified removal firm to take care of the problem. This is because doing it yourself can create health and environmental problems and even make you at risk to lawsuits. Choosing the right firm to handle the removal is vital.

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