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Salvaging the Sink and Removing Asbestos Tile
Salvaging the Sink and Removing Asbestos Tile

Bob meets Jim Kweskin of Fort Hill Construction who will serve as the project supervisor for the Brownstone remodel. Kweskin points out the salvage work that is taking place, including the removal of the pink sink. Mario Pagano of Pagano Plumbing removes the sink and tells Bob how unusual and desireable both the sink and faucet are to salvage specialists and remodelers. He also points out how improtant it is to save things during demolition. Bob reviews the demolition schedule with Kweskin and learns that asbestos tile was discovered in the kitchen, which meant calling an asbestos abatement contractor and slowing the demolition schedule by a couple of days. Kweskin expects demolition to be complete within a week.

Indoor Air Quality Basics
Indoor Air Quality Basics

Here s another great tip from BobVila.com. The American Lung Association reports that the death rate from lung disease has risen faster in the last decade than any other major disease. Countless days of school and work are missed due to respiratory illnesses every year. The EPA ranks poor indoor air quality as the fourth largest environmental threat to our country. Some of the worst polluters of the air you breathe hit right where you live. Biological particles like mold, animal dander, dust mites, bacteria and viruses occur naturally in substances. But in homes that aren t properly ventilated, or when filters aren t regularly cleaned, their concentrations can build up and make them into major irritants. Products of combustion from heating systems, gas appliances, fireplaces and wood stoves include poisonous and carcinogenic particles as well as carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide. And tobacco smoke has proven to be the last thing you want in your indoor air. Make sure your appliances are properly vented, install carbon monoxide detectors and ban smoking in your house to keep your family safe. Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, have also been linked to lung disease. They off-gas from a huge range of building products like engineered lumber, adhesives, carpets, paint and upholstery. But did you know they can also come from dry-cleaned clothing, synthetic lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides? Other harmful chemicals can off-gas and accumulate from seemingly innocent cleaning products, air fresheners, candles, even personal care products. The best solution is to use natural alternatives wherever you can. Believe it or not, airborne lead dust and asbestos are still causing health problems. If you suspect your home contains exposed lead paint or asbestos that s been disturbed, get a professional inspection immediately. Find out more at BobVila.com: the ultimate home improvement web site! 2008 BobVila.com

Bob Tours Homes on Martha's Vineyard
Bob Tours Homes on Martha's Vineyard

Bob and Alan visit a 1930s shingle-style Victorian just outside of Vineyard Haven with a 1500-square-foot porch and a boathouse with a fireplace. Bob, however, is looking for something more modest than this multi-million dollar property. Next stop is a smaller �in town� Victorian on a tiny lot with a Gothic entrance door, a walkthrough bedroom upstairs and a small turret. Bob decides this house does not exactly fit his criteria for the project.

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Asbestos in Your Home

What is asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products…

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What Is Asbestos?

Asbestos is the name given to a number of naturally…
…strength. The three most common types of asbestos are: a) chrysotile, b) amosite and…
…crocidolite. Chrysotile, also known as white asbestos and a member of the Serpentine mineral…

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Helpful Visuals to Find Asbestos, Radon and Lead

By now, every homeowner should be aware of the dangers of asbestos, radon and lead in the home. But where do you look for them? EMSL Analytical, one of the nation's leading environmental testing…

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