Did you think that asbestos was a problem of years ago and is no longer a threat? It’s actually dangerous to think of it that way—it leads to accidental and preventable exposure! Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogen and there is no safe level of exposure to...
You have probably heard of Mesothelioma, cancer of the membranes around the lungs, and it’s cause: asbestos exposure. But there is more than Mesothelioma to worry about. Mesothelioma is a disease we hear about on television every day—there are a lot of lawyers out...
You can see from our featured image that California is home to large deposits of asbestos, not to mention large numbers of mines. There are also many deposits in the Eastern part of the US. It is important to know where asbestos can be found in your home, but also to...
As my 5th grader has learned this year, we have a lot of different climates in California. Northern California and the coast are damp and often foggy. Southern California, at least away from the coast, is mostly dry but “when it rains, it pours” isn’t just an old...
I recently received this question from a concerned homeowner. I thought I would share our response with everyone because I know that this is a question that does not have a clear straight forward answer. “Hello – My home was built in 1985 and has popcorn...
