Yup, M-O-L-D : the new dirty word (unless, of course, you're talking about a great Stilton cheese).
Remember R-A-D-O-N? Well, there are still areas of the country that DO, in fact, have real issues with radon. I can't exactly tell you what they are - this post is about mold.
More and more people are discovering how much of a role mold (or the lack of it) plays in one's health. More and more home inspectors are including mold testing in the home inspection services. So read up on it a little. Along with underground oil tanks, it can be a deal breaker.
Caution: also be careful whom you hire for mold remediation. It's become a "get rich quick" scheme for some - the same guys that were installing thousand-dollar water filters in homes in the late 1980's. Not all are evil, but deal with someone who's recommended to you. md
There's quite a bit of information here:
NAR info Centers Field Guide to Mold and Health Issues
4 comments:
You had me going for a minute. I love moldy cheeses. I saw the picture and thought, "Wow, this guy's writing about cheese!" But no. Not cheese, moldy houses. Yuck.
I'll be at Southampton Publick House in November. Is there a cheese shop nearby where I can get a cheese like the one in the picture?
Village Cheese Shop
Got 'ya! Funny you should ask. I googled the VCS and this is what came up.
Village Cheese Shop
11 Main St
Southampton, NY 11968
(631) 283-6949
The Southampton location is within walking distance of the Publick House (about three or four blocks, less than ten minutes by foot).
There's also a Citarella in Water Mill and East Hampton and a new shop in Sag Harbor on Division Street called Cavingolas.
Fyi, my favorite crakers are Carr's Whole Wheat-mmmmm, like cookies! md
Excellent! I know about the VCS in Mattituck, but I didn't know they had a location in the Hamptons. I definitely don't spend enough time on the south fork.
Luv those crackers too.
Thanks for the info. -Bill
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