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New Lead Standards Spark Confusion, Concern Among Parents
New Lead Standards Spark Confusion, Concern Among Parents Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took a monumental step in protecting children from lead
Crooked Mold Contractors? RTK Helps The Today Show Uncover the Truth
How RTK Environmental Helped NBC’s TODAY SHOW Film This Segment on Mold Contractors: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Are You Putting Toxic Food In Your Tummy?
The gardener’s gloves are on. The seeds are ready. But are the soil and water are safe and toxin-free? Before you plant those vegetable gardens,
The NY Islanders Found Asbestos at Home – Can It Happen to You?
The NY Islanders Found Asbestos at Home – Can It Happen to You? In 2012, the New York Islanders found out they may be moving
Drought + Sudden Rainstorm = Flooding & Mold
The Northeast is about to switch from fire warnings to a flood watch. Our parched yards are going to meet some wet weather, and that
Go Outside & Play – But This Time, in Clean Dirt!
How safe are your children when they are playing outside in your yard? Maybe not safe enough. Consider this: You probably take great safety precautions
Why Home Mold Test Kits Don’t Work
An article on the affect of mold on health in the New York Times Topics section advised homeowners to use home-test kits to detect the
Mold, Allergies, and Misery — Welcome to Spring
Experts and allergists across the country are predicting that spring of 2012 may be one of the worst allergy seasons in a decade. Researchers blame
Do-it-yourself renovations: Handle with care
In our last post, we discussed steps homeowners should take when hiring a contractor to remodel their pre-1978 built home. But what if you are
Tips for Tackling Basement Flooding
We did need the rain in the northeast – but not 2+ inches per hour! Unfortunately, when the rain falls at such a rate, the
It’s Spring – Let the Hammering Begin!
Spring is here, which means the start of the home remodeling season. But if you live in a pre-1978 built home, your first call — before you call a contractor — should be to an environmental testing company to have your home tested for lead.
Soil Testing: The First Step in Preparing your Spring Garden
Right about now, visions of gorgeous flowers and a bountiful crop of vegetables are dancing in gardeners’ heads. It’s almost time to start turning over
