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Tapes and Barriers to have on hand in emergencies
The wonders of modern chemistry make it possible to stick, seal or glue pretty much anything together, and sticky products are quite useful in emergencies.  Let’s look at some emergency situations and how to be prepared for them. Water Leaks...
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Polypropylene walls resist mold and mildew
In our article “Wall covering products that resist mold and mildew” we discussed drywall alternatives like Trusscore and Duramax PVC Wall Panels.  Both are made of PVC, polyvinyl chloride.  Although the manufacturers of TrussCore and Duramax address offgassing and toxicity...
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How to Live in a Moldy, Toxic Home
Whoa.  The title of this article seems absolutely opposite of what we would want you to do, and it is.  Ideally, we would rather see our clients move out of a moldy or toxic home TODAY.  IMMEDIATELY.  But the fact...
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Do you have an emergency kit ready?
There’s a lot of uncertainty around us, and we would like to think that our homes are a safe refuge.  They can be, with a little preparation.  We’re not talking a full root-cellar/bomb shelter space, just enough to get through...
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