If you have mold in your home or office or think you have mold this book is for you.
You might think you can just spray mold with bleach. After that doesn't work you might call a professional, pay a lot of money and think the mold will be gone. Unfortunately, most consumers are getting ripped off. They pay too much, don't get what they pay for and the mold is still there. Mold Money explains how mold is supposed to be removed and how to make sure it is gone. Don't trust your mold remediator or mold inspector - Give them a copy of Mold Money.
Mold Money exposes industry secrets:
Mold Money teaches you what you need to know to save money and make sure the mold is removed. It some cases it can save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Can't afford a professional mold remediator? Don't worry. After reading Mold Money you will know when you might consider hiring a general contractor instead of a professional mold remediator and what to tell them to make sure the job is done right.
Mold Money also covers how to find a good mold inspector, why self-test kits for mold are unreliable, and how to prevent mold from growing in your home or office.
The greatest worry people who have mold remediation done is the fear they will never be able to get rid of all of the mold. Some think they may need to burn the house down and throw their stuff away. The book provides a solution to that problem. The author, Daniel Stih, is a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) and Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC) with over twenty years of experience and considered an expert on mold. Daniel knows how it feels. Mold was one of the things that made him sick and led him on a path from aerospace engineer to mold inspector. He's been interviewed on more than 100 radio and television shows.
If you're reading this you may be experiencing a stressful and difficult situation. This book will help alleviate that stress by giving you step-by-step instructions on how to get rid of mold for good. Presented in a clear and helpful way, without excessive industry technical jargon, this book is for those who to know how to clean their home and belongings after a mold remediation project is finished. The Cleaning the House chapter is worth every penny. Contains a special chapter on what you should know about the ERMI test.
Are you building and want a new home that is healthy and mold-free? This book makes it simple. Each step of construction is covered and explains suggestions on materials to use, the common types of mistakes made, and proper construction.
Topics include mold, ventilation, and Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs).
Each step includes a summary, Give This to Your Builder.
This book tells you when to inspect the builder's work and what to look for.
Don't leave it to chance that your builder will build a healthy home. Use this as your bible. Take it with you when you meet with an architect or builder the first time. Carry it when you visit the construction site to inspect the builder's work. Use it as a reference to show a builder what you want done.
Building or Remodeling? If you want your home to be healthy, you need this book.
A lot of new houses are being built green. Green does not mean healthy. Green means environmentally friendly and energy efficient building practices. It's nice to think about the environment and reducing energy consumption, but what about creating a healthy environment for the people living in the building - you and your family. Your house should be the safest, healthiest place to be.
This book explains the difference between building green and building healthy. Starting with a brief history of green, it navigates the reader through the jungle of green building codes and product labels, explaining how to pick and choose the ones to create a healthy home. You will learn which products and materials to avoid and how to choose healthy:
Paint and finishes
Floors, doors and windows
Appliances, cabinets and countertops
Key topics include:
How to prevent mold
Reducing EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields)
Ventilation
Chapters are dedicated to helping you create healthy:
Kitchens
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Garage & Basement
A special section on Remodeling explains how to keep the dust down and allergy-proof your home during a remodeling project.
This book will help you create a set of specifications any builder can follow to make your home the healthiest you've ever lived in.
Real world examples are given with advice to help prevent the negative impacts on your health that can result from poorly executed green initiatives.
An invaluable resource for climbers, as well as non-climbers who have a desire to experience adventure on the big and remote mountains in Zion National Park.
This is a one-of-a-kind guidebook provides information on rock climbs in Zion National Park that are not found in any other guidebook or on the internet. These climbs are unique to those the author established during his thirty years of exploring the park. As of publication, some of these mountains have not seen a second ascent.
In more than 500 photographs and 40 maps and drawings, Daniel Stih shares details on how he discovered and climbed these peaks. Each climb (chapter) contains a history of the mountain and previous attempts to climb it, how to get to it, where water might (and might not) be found, the equipment required, number of days it might take, cautions and special difficulties, the best time of year to attempt it, how to get down from the top, and alternate routes to get back to civilization if it becomes necessary.
Daniel begins by sharing stories of the climbs he did when he first started climbing in Zion, and how he progressed from doing the standard trade routes to finding difficult routes on mountains that had not been climbed before. He generously provides suggestions for future climbers as to where potential new routes might be found.
This book is recommended for experienced climbers looking for information on climbs that are not in existing guidebooks. For those who do not climb, this book is recommended for those who will be entertained and inspired by the short stories that accompany each of the climbs.
Contains valuable pointers on gear, safety, and environmental awareness.
Electricity and EMFs are facts of life. This book contains practical advice on how to reduce exposure. It de-mystifies what EMFs are, where they come from, how to measure them and what works to get rid of them. A few small changes can make a world of difference. Although it seems incredible an EMF can make someone sick, irritable or uncomfortable, some report amazing differences after getting rid of them.
This book explains:
How to choose the right meter
What the numbers mean
What's normal
When you should be concerned
How to get rid of fields
What types of shielding work the best
It covers locating and getting rid of:
Electric fields
Magnetic fields
Dirty electricity
High frequency fields (cell phones, WiFi, smart meters and so forth)
Includes a script that can be read to an electrician to explain what you need so you can feel better and live in a healthy environment.
Informative, instructive, and eye-opening, this book provides clear steps for identifying mold and getting rid of it. This handbook is extremely helpful for both landlords and tenants in navigating the landlord/tenant relationship, finding the right experts to help, and understanding what not to do, which those with experience know, is just as important as what to do. It tells a person in a mold situation what they really need to know, as doesn't bog them down with scientific or legal tedium.
Topics include:
An invaluable resource for climbers, as well as non-climbers who have a desire to experience adventure on the big and remote mountains in Zion National Park.
This is a one-of-a-kind guidebook provides information on rock climbs in Zion National Park that are not found in any other guidebook or on the internet. These climbs are unique to those the author established during his thirty years of exploring the park. As of publication, some of these mountains have not seen a second ascent.
In more than 500 photographs and 40 maps and drawings, Daniel Stih shares details on how he discovered and climbed these peaks. Each climb (chapter) contains a history of the mountain and previous attempts to climb it, how to get to it, where water might (and might not) be found, the equipment required, number of days it might take, cautions and special difficulties, the best time of year to attempt it, how to get down from the top, and alternate routes to get back to civilization if it becomes necessary.
Daniel begins by sharing stories of the climbs he did when he first started climbing in Zion, and how he progressed from doing the standard trade routes to finding difficult routes on mountains that had not been climbed before. He generously provides suggestions for future climbers as to where potential new routes might be found.
This book is recommended for experienced climbers looking for information on climbs that are not in existing guidebooks. For those who do not climb, this book is recommended for those who will be entertained and inspired by the short stories that accompany each of the climbs.
Contains valuable pointers on gear, safety, and environmental awareness.
A beautiful collection of the lyrics written by Daniel Isle Sky as they appear in the songs on his albums.
Includes pictures and the songwriter's commentary and stories behind writing and recording the songs.
Create Homes, Offices, and Schools where: You Feel Great Kids get better grades in School Businesses make more Money. Numerous studies have shown than being indoors affects our health and well-being. Mold, chemicals, and mystery toxins affect academic achievement in schools and productivity at work. Did you know: Bleach does not kill mold. Ozone type air-purifiers damage your lungs. Vinegar is the best anti-microbial in the world. Healthy Living Spaces is your guide to simple and effective ways to feel good indoors. There are many things affecting our health. Fortunately, ninety-percent can be avoided by looking at the Top Ten Hazards Affecting Your Health. Learn how to: Prevent and eliminate mold Allergen-proof your home Get a good night's sleep Daniel Stih is a certified mold inspector, indoor environmental consultant and aerospace engineer. In this book, Healthy Living Spaces, he takes you on a journey to create a healthier living space, be it your home, office or school.
The rate and speed of change in the business world and people's lives is faster than ever. There are people and companies looking at mountains that need to be climbed, and for various reasons, they may not think they can climb them. They may be scared or not know how to get started. In Because You Can, Daniel outlines how the principles used to climb mountains can be used to help:
- Overcome fear so you can pioneer your own way
- Take on a challenge you've not taken on before.
- Understand the secret to making no-lose decisions
- Become empowered with beliefs to try new things
- Master the art of transforming uncertainty into positive action to move ahead
- Create a personal roadmap for setting and attaining goals and success
A beautiful collection of the lyrics written by Daniel Isle Sky as they appear in the songs on his albums.
Includes pictures and the songwriter's commentary and stories behind writing and recording the songs.