BY AARON MENDELSON IN NEWS ON APRIL 24, 2020 6:00 AM Renter Patricia Macias and her son Elijah. The stress of caring for her son while keeping him away from her home’s dangers has been eating at Macias.”There is a monster on top of me day and night,” she said. (Chava Sanchez/LAist) Our
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Read more →Some good ways to irrigate your lawn are having a sprinkler connected to a water hose or system of multiple water pipelines which can be automatically controlled. This latter is the traditional way and seems to be a more convenient and no hassle system. More homeowners rely
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With heavy rainfall comes a tremendous amount of moisture. Leaks and condensation increase, temperatures and warm drying daylight decrease. These are optimal conditions for mold growth, both interior and exterior. As exterior mold spores explode in number some of them are bound to settle in our
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At the end of the day, after work or school, we always look forward to coming home again. Our minds and hearts are attached to our homes because of the sense of belonging, comfort, and safety that it provides. Feeling safe is the state of not being
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When most people think of “air quality,” they think of the outdoors; the smog, haze, even pollen. But what many people don’t realize is that factors inside the home can also lead to poor air quality, causing potentially serious health risks. 10TV found out why indoor air
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Knowledge about the potential benefits and possible problems of air duct cleaning is limited. Since conditions in every home are different, it is impossible to generalize about whether or not air duct cleaning in your home would be beneficial. If no one in your household suffers from
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As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, it’s important to keep a few important fall safety tips in mind. With proper precautions and safety awareness, your family can enjoy that crisp autumn weather while avoiding some of the dangers that come with
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Kitchen Mold Removal Are you concerned that black mold could be lurking in your kitchen, perhaps hiding in the cupboards? Not only is it unattractive, it can also cause respiratory problems for your family. The following guide can help you locate, prevent and destroy any black mold
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