Friday
Fire Safety 101
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Thursday
Odd Remodeling & Repair Job Requests
At ConstructionDeal.com, we get a lot of people posting their jobs with us.Most are pretty normal, but some are downright strange.
So far, this has been my favorite:
"I need a plumber to come over and remove my neighbor's head from my toilet.
Apparently, you're not supposed to give a woman with hair longer than 2 feet a swirly. Who knew?"
Do You Have Toxic Mold?
Here's a little trick to tell if you're dealing with mold in your home. If you have a small patch of black, green or gray colored spots, Frank Foreman, of NO ODOR, Inc., has a smart tip to determine whether or not it is mold: put some hydrogen peroxide on the growth and watch the reaction.
Almost everyone has one of those brown bottles of the 3% hydrogen peroxide solution in their medicine cabinet, so he suggests putting it in a clean spray bottle and spraying the colored spots.
If the solution runs down the wall and there is no reaction, then the spots are not growths of mold (it could possibly just be dirt.) Since mold is a living organism, when sprayed with the hydrogen peroxide, there will be an oxidation process. If you hit it and the growth starts to foam up with white foam, then you know you are dealing with mold.
Read the complete Mold Article in our Resources Section of our site.
If it turns out you do have mold and need a mold inspection or removal, use ConstructionDeal.com. Simply tell us about your project and get 4 quotes - at no cost. There's no obligation to hire any of our mold professionals.
Almost everyone has one of those brown bottles of the 3% hydrogen peroxide solution in their medicine cabinet, so he suggests putting it in a clean spray bottle and spraying the colored spots.
If the solution runs down the wall and there is no reaction, then the spots are not growths of mold (it could possibly just be dirt.) Since mold is a living organism, when sprayed with the hydrogen peroxide, there will be an oxidation process. If you hit it and the growth starts to foam up with white foam, then you know you are dealing with mold.
Read the complete Mold Article in our Resources Section of our site.
If it turns out you do have mold and need a mold inspection or removal, use ConstructionDeal.com. Simply tell us about your project and get 4 quotes - at no cost. There's no obligation to hire any of our mold professionals.
How To Install Things - Looking for a Stud?
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Tuesday
Sharp's Microwave... Drawer?
I saw this little item in a remodeling magazine the other day. It's a microwave, that can be placed under a countertop, and it opens automatically. It says it comes in 24" and 30" models. You can also put it under a cooktop or wall oven. It says it can hold a 9" by 13" plate. It has an Auto-Touch control panel that is angled so it's convenient and easy to use. Click Here for Sharp's Microwave page.I'm not sold on it. I think it might be too low (I'd have to get on my hands and knees to look through the viewing window) and difficult to use. But... it could be a great space saver in a small, tight kitchen. It would really free up counter space.
What do you think?
As far as I can tell, the Sharp unit costs about $900. That doesn't include installation. It comes in white, black, and stainless steel.
I've also found a similar microwave from KitchenAid. It's not necessarily a drawer, but it does have a pulldown or drop down drawer (similar to a standard oven.) As a built-in microwave, it could be considered more comfortable than the Sharp unit.If you need to find a kitchen appliance installer for your microwave purchase, consider ConstructionDeal.com. Simply submit a request and get 4 quotes from appliance pros. There's no cost and no obligation.
Monday
Weather the Storm: Flood Insurance
With the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina upon us, and with a new season of storms moving in, it's important to remember something that most homeowners forget: flood insurance. Most insurance policies do not specifically cover flood damage (usually only rain damage from water that enters from the roof and windows.) Also, check with your insurance supplier soon - most policies only cover a homeowner who has taken it out at least 30 days before disaster strikes.
Check out FEMA's FloodSmart page, which is the official site for the National Flood Insurance Program.
If disaster does strike, don't forget to use ConstructionDeal.com to find a local Water Damage Restoration Company.It's a fast and easy way to find local professionals. Simply submit a request and get 4 quotes the same day - at no cost.
There's no obligation to hire any of the qualified restoration contractors in our network.
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