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Much better': Smart method to clean black mould in the bathroom - 'it worked so well!' - Express

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Lucie Fink is a content creator and YouTuber. She shares a glimpse of her life as a parent and homeowner, including clever cleaning tips. She has a huge 398,700 followers on her TikTok account, where she has amassed almost 14 million "likes". Lucie has a whopping 372,000 YouTube subscribers and 205,000 Instagram followers. She showed her followers how she tackle a large build up of mould in her shower. Posting the video to her TikTok account, she said: "In the bathroom of the NYC apartment we are renting I started to notice on the floor in the corners that there was black mould growing. It was honestly really gross, and it was growing in all the corners and also on the walls a little bit. "It was dirty and it looked weird. The whole bathroom gets really streamy when we take a shower in here so it was building up with dirt and grime all over." However, the influencer bought a clever device to help her clean the dark mould away. She explained: "I ordered thi...

This Modern Modular Shipping Container House Can Go Off-Grid - Treehugger

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Over the years, we've debated whether building houses out of shipping containers made sense. After all, shipping containers are stackable, durable, abundant, cheap, and designed to move to almost anywhere in the world. On the other hand, used shipping containers need a lot of refurbishment to make them habitable in the first place, which in itself can be a laborious process. Of course, such obstacles haven't stopped people and companies from transforming these metal boxes into impressive units that feel every bit like any regular home. The Plunk Pod is one great example of how shipping container housing can be done. Created by Ontario, Canada-based company Northern Shield, the unit features a clever layout that gets around some of the issues that come with the long, narrow space inside a shipping container. We get a closer look at one finished version of the unit via Exploring Alternatives: The 8.5-foot-wide, 53-foot-long pod measures 450 square feet (42 squ...

Healthy Home Environmental Services Protect Homes with Mold Inspection & Testing - EIN News

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Healthy Home Environmental Services is an expert company for mold detection, testing, and assessment for residential and commercial properties in Orlando ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A routine mold inspection and testing ensure residential and commercial properties remain safe and hygienic for everyone living or working. Although the mold grows slowly and early detection can be challenging, some signs can indicate the growth. For example, strange or musty smells, unexplained health issues, and pipe damage can possibly indicate mold growth. Mold growth usually takes place in hot and humid environments. Cities like Orlando, which has a moist, hot, and rainy climate, put commercial and residential properties at risk of exposure to harmful mold. A visual inspection might not detect the origin or size of the mold growth. On the other hand, a professional mold testing company like Healthy Home Environmental Ser...

Watch A Sad 2004 Beta Trials Bike Start To Come Back To Life - RideApart

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RRC Restoration takes great pride in restoring the items in its care. They're mostly bikes, though sometimes they're other things, like a beautiful vintage bench vise that you'll see show up from time to time on the channel. Most client projects are also restorations—but sometimes, just sometimes, it's something else.  This 2004 Beta Rev-3 trials bike can be filed in the 'something else' category. If you're familiar with the channel's often painstaking restoration work, the first thing you'll notice is that although this is a new project, it's not a full-on restoration. Instead, because it's the guy's personal bike, he's focusing on simply making it ridable instead of doing a full-on, nuts-and-bolts restoration.  To be honest, if you're used to seeing the usual steps, which usually involve things like cleaning up and zinc-plating all the hardware, then this video may seem a little strange. Everything's a ba...

The Ultimate Stain-Removal Guide - Consumer Reports - Consumer Reports

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Volunteers needed to help restore 107-year-old Colorado horse barn - 9News.com KUSA

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Concrete Experts Share Their Best Advice In Concrete Repair - For Construction Pros

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Adobe Stock Images | By Photo Gallery With the inevitability of cracking and other unforeseen issues that can occur, concrete repair and restoration is an inevitable part of the job. There are critical elements in any repair job that need to be done right for the repair to be successful. Knowing what to do and how to do it starts by asking the right questions. Concrete Contractor reached out to a few concrete experts to share their best advice for concrete repair.  Jeff Russell, Regional VP, The QUIKRETE Companies Jeff Russell, Vice President of Sales for Southeast and Florida, The QUIKRETE Companies The QUIKRETE Companies "Make sure you do the prep work properly. Usually, the prep work is the hardest part. Prepping the surface area that you're going to be repairing/restoring is key because if you don't prep it right prior to placing the repair material it may not stick and could pop off or crack. Go by the manufacturer's direction whenever you're mi...

How Much Does Professional Carpet Cleaning Cost? - Bob Vila

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Photo: istockphoto.com Typical Range: $122 to $235 National Average: $178 Regular professional cleaning can keep carpets looking newer for longer. Professional carpet cleaners have the equipment and experience to ensure greater cleanliness than a DIY cleaning project. While vacuuming often can help remove surface dust and debris, a deep-down professional clean can remove allergens, bacteria, and other irritants like mold and mildew. The cost of carpet cleaning can range from $122 to $235, with the national average at $178. The type of carpet, size of the cleaning area, cleaning method, and any pretreatments or stain removal can affect carpet cleaning cost. Labor costs can also fluctuate due to geographic location; labor rates are typically more expensive in more densely populated urban areas than in rural communities. Some professional rug cleaning companies charge by square foot or per room. Be sure to check with the cleaning company about how they charge for their carpet cleaning s...

Insurer Can't Escape Bad-Faith Claims, Ga. Gas Cos. Say - Law360

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By Ganesh Setty · September 26, 2022, 7:56 PM EDT Navigators Insurance Co. can't escape its coverage duties to Atlanta Gas Light Co. even if its named insured reached a settlement over a gas leak explosion that injured three people, the... To view the full article, register now.

State Farm Life Insurance Company Review – Forbes Advisor - Forbes

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About State Farm Life Insurance State Farm offers three primary types of life insurance: term life insurance, universal life insurance and whole life insurance. If you're looking for coverage for a specific amount of time with a set premium and death benefit, term life insurance may be the best option. If you want more flexibility in premiums and death benefits, with a cash value component, universal life insurance can be a better choice. And if you're looking for fixed premiums with guaranteed cash value accumulation, whole life insurance could be the way to go. The cash value growth within universal and whole life insurance policies is tax-deferred. State Farm Term Life Insurance Term life insurance provides ...