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If you want to steer away from continuing financial problems, illness, quarrels, bankruptcy, legal entanglements, leakage of wealth, injuries, relationship issues, accidents, misfortune and just overall bad luck or if you want to enhance the positive areas in the year of the Boar 2019 read on...

Flying Star is an excellent Feng Shui formula that you can use to heighten your luck and make the best out of any year. It is an easy-to-apply yet accurate method to determine the energy map of your residence or office, so users will know where to extract the auspicious energies and where to neutralize the ominous chi for the year. Lillian Too, a highly respected feng shui grand master and author describes the Flying Star is one of the most powerful ways to quickly and effectively improve your luck using Feng Shui.

The Flying Stars Feng Shui is not difficult to understand. Basically this formula involves dividing your property into nine sectors using the compass directions and identifying what Flying Star lands in which sector, both annually and monthly. Some of these Stars carry lucky vibrations while others are unlucky. Placing remedies to overcome the unlucky energy is part of updating feng shui each new year. Our Feng Shui cure and enhancer recommendations are designed and picked by prominent Feng Shui masters and it is important to have them in place to dissipate malevolent energy, ensure a trouble-free year, to boost achievement of wishes, break through predicaments and gain new opportunities.

Simply following the information of energy changes in your property can help determine where to spend more or less time and which areas need Flying Star feng shui cures to maximize or minimize its energy. Health, wealth and career, as well as relationships, are all affected by the Flying Stars. Knowing their annual locations can make all the difference in whether your year is a great one or filled with bumps and disappointments and the outcome is within your control.

Note that the Stars change location annually so it's important to update your Feng Shui placement yearly. In addition to the Annual Stars, there are Monthly Stars too that shift location monthly. If you want even more control of your destiny and luck, do sign up for our free newsletter so you are kept up to date with the monthly 2019's flying stars forecast.

THE 2019 FLYING STAR CHART

This 2019's annual Flying Star Feng Shui Chart becomes effective on February 4, 2019. The stars that are auspicious (green) should be enhanced and harnessed while the inauspicious (red) ones should be weakened and disarmed. With this information at your disposal, you are in control of your luck, because whether a star is good or bad, there are cures to strengthen or negate its effects.

Superimpose the 2019 Flying Star chart onto your floor plan to clearly see the distribution of Flying Stars in your residence or office:

HERE ARE THE FOUR OMINOUS FENG SHUI FLYING STARS FOR 2019, THEIR LOCATIONS & CURES:

Making the effort to overcome the ominous Flying Stars annually is very important. It is easy to implement but will greatly help to reduce misfortune and aggravations brought by them. There is no excuse for not doing so if you observe Feng Shui practices. For this year it is a good idea to have all your Feng Shui Cures in place before 4th February 2019. However, it is never too late to place your feng shui cures. Better be late than never. Many of our clients still got great results even though they placed them towards the end of the year.

Feng Shui Products RecylingProducts used in previous years can be recycled although the strength of the cure is usually low and the remedy for this year should be stronger. New cures come with fresh energy and we highly recommend that you get new ones if you can afford to. If you are recycling, re-energize your cures by washing them with natural sea or rock salt. Then let them stand in the great outdoors for three days absorbing the natural yang energy of the environement.

The SOUTHWEST Afflicted by the Malicious #5 Yellow Misfortune Star

The dreaded Five Yellow brings misfortune to the Southwest in Feng Shui 2019's chart and its energy is reinforced by this Earth sector. The #5 Misfortune Star can bring distress and suffering especially to those whose maindoor or bedroom is located in the Southwest. Bad luck brought by the #5 Flying Star in 2019 can be financial loss, mishaps, calamities, severe relationship breakdown or threatening terminal illness.

It is important to overcome the evil effects of the #5 Misfortune Star as it is a highly dangerous Star. If not pacified, the Five Yellow brings all kinds of bad luck - serious illness, accidents and money loss.

If your main door, bedroom or office desk is located in Southwest in 2019, you need to place our recommended Feng Shui cure in the afflicted room. No exception. Bad luck caused by the Five Yellow manifests fast and you are advised to install the Feng Shui remedies as soon as possible, preferably before 4th Feb as prevention. Place a cure in the front of the house if your house faces Southwest.

Any kind of digging, renovation or demolition is a big taboo in the Southwest in 2019 as this will awaken and aggravate this Star, triggering severe bad luck. Avoid activities like knocking down walls, digging holes, or making loud noises in this sector.

The Sheep and Monkey-born are also affected by this star as the Southwest is your home-location, as is the Matriarch or older women in a family.

The Tri-Coloured 5 Element Pagoda (6 in) or 6 inch Trinity Pagoda are powerful cures to neutralize the effect of this Star. You can also use the Tibetan Bell and Dorje Set or6 inch Five Element Pagoda - to be placed in the SW sector to protect the household/office.Get a powerful cure like the Bejeweled Boudhanath Stupa if your house/office is big. You can use more than one cure. If it's a double storey house, display one on each floor.

For personal protection, you should wear theBejeweled Five Element Pagoda Pendant or Nephrite Jade Prayer Wheel Pendant, or carry the5 Element Pagoda Keychain, Tri-Coloured 5 Element Pagoda KeychainorBoudhanath Stupa Keychain - as a key holder or clipped on your bag.

Hang a Kuan Yin Jade Pendant with Adjustable Necklace in your car for added protection.

More Feng Shui cures for the #5 Star

The NORTHEAST Plagued by #2 Illness Star

This years illness star hijacks the Northeast bringing unexpected illness, especially diseases related to stomach, muscle and mouth. Bedrooms or living room in the Northeast of homes are advised to carry powerful Feng Shui cure at all times, or consider sleeping in another room in the year 2019 especially for pregnant ladies. For Northeast facing houses, dim all lights at your front door foyer, paint your door white and display a Feng Shui cure in the front area.

The youngest son in a family and the Ox and Tiger-born are most in danger of harm from sudden or prolonged diseases.

The Brass Wulou with 3d Eight Immortals, 2019's Healing Herbs Wu Lou or Golden Wu Lou with Garuda are powerful cures for the #2 Star or people with poor health rating. You can also display an image of the Bejeweled Blue Medicine Buddha in the NE of your homes to cast away sickness energy. Other powerful cures include the Brass Wu Lou with Eight Immortals (s), Bejeweled Medicine Buddha Stupa and the Bejeweled Medicine Buddha.

You are advised to carry a Garuda Wulou Keychain, 2019 Anti Illness Garuda Amulet Keychain or Medicine Buddha with Wu Lou Keychain. You can also wear a Tortoise Shell Dzi Bead with Amethyst Phantom Quartz Bracelet,Gold Sand Wulou Pendant for Health Luck or Jade Feng Shui Wu Lou Pendant.

Hang the Five Element Wulou Amulet for Health Luck, Golden Metal Wu Lou Tassel or Chalcedony Vase with Bunch of Wu Lou Hanging in your car.

More Feng Shui remedies for the #2 Star

The SOUTH Wrecked Havoc by the #3 Argumentative Star

2019s Argumentative Star brings energy associated with hostility, tempers, arguments, disputes, divorce and legal problems to anyone working or living in the South. At its worst, this star brings bloodshed and tragedy.

In 2019, the energy of this affliction is not very strong thanks to the intrinsic fire element of the South. However, we still recommend that you use cures to weaken it such as the Tibetan Dorje Vajra (L), Gold Apple with Peace Symbol or Two-Sided Flaming Magic Wheel Plaque which will help subdue and dissolve all angry and argumentative energy, ending hostile chi.Display in the South sector to protect against antagonism turning into something more violent.

Houses thatface South or if your bedroom or main door is located in this sector, use a 8 inch Ksitigarbha's Staff or Laughing Buddha to dispel potential risk of getting involved in a tiresome legal battle that is sure to drain you. This affliction strikes expectedly and getting entangled with legal issues can be very nasty, so do make sure you have the Feng Shui cure placed prominently. It may also tarnish your reputation.

People who are especially vulnerable to fall prey to this Star in 2019 are the Horse and the Middle Daughter. You will encounter lots of rumours and disputes in the course of work. For these people, small disagreements could easily turn nasty and even result in a legal issue or court case, so its best to not participate in heated disagreements to begin with. Try to remain calm at work and at home - not easy since you are under the influence of this hostile star.

Suppressing the #3 is the best feng shui advice. Carrying the Tzi Chi Kau Red Dog Amulet Keychain,Bejeweled Red Tzi Chi Kau Keychain or Apple Peace Hanging Keychain can dispel personal anger attacks, as can wearing the Sunstone Crystal Bracelet or Strawberry Quartz Bracelet. Carry the Bejeweled Hrih Keychain if you are afraid of office politicking and backstabbing, and to ward off vile characters.

Hang the Yellow Jasper Laughing Buddha Hanging or Golden Tibetan Double Dorje Phurba Tassel in your car for extra protection.

Tips for SOUTH facing houses DO NOT place water feature near the front door, keep the lights on at the front of the house as long as possible, and paint your door or a wall here red. Do not hang windchimes here as you should not make much noise in this sector.

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The SOUTHEAST Invaded by the #7 Burglary Star

Affecting the Oldest Daughter the most, this mischievous star brings danger of deceit, assault,violence, accidental injuries and loss of wealth through theft and robbery. Do not engage in get rich quick activities. Those in business have to guard against other scheming to snatch your success. In Feng Shui 2019, conflicting elements makes the Burglary Star highly harmful.

You are most vulnerable to the influence of the #7 Robbery Star if your home or office faces or sits in the Southeast, or if your bedroom or any room you spend a lot of time in is located in Southeast. Make sure your security system and smoke alarms are working properly. Place the Anti Burglary Plaque - Rhinoceros and Elephant (Tile), Anti Burglary Mountain with Secret Mantras or Anti-Burglary Red Plaque here to safeguard against getting betrayed or burgled. Stick the Anti Burglary and Violence Window Stickers (2 pieces) on your windows for extra protection.

First daughter, Snakes and Dragon Born must not trust people completely in 2019. This star also brings backstabbing and people throwing you under the bus. It pays to be wise and avoid taking too many risks for there may be dishonest people trying to con you. You must carry the Anti Burglary Amulet Keychainor 2019's Kuan Kung with Anti Burglary Amulet, or wear a black or blue crystal like Aquamarine Crystal Bracelet, Lapis Lazuli Crystal Bracelet, Kyanite Crystal Bracelet or Black Rutilated Quartz Bracelet for protection.

Hang a Jade Kwan Kung Pendant with Oriental Necklace or Colorful Liuli Guan Gong Car Hanging Tassel in your car for protection against road rage and accidents while on the road.

More Feng Shui cures for the #7 Star

BRING OUT THE BEST OF THE LUCKY FENG SHUI STARS IN 2019

In Flying Star Feng Shui, the sectors where the favorable Stars reside should be awakened and energized to bring good fortune to the resident influenced by them. This can be done by using our recommended enhancers and spending plenty of time in these sectors. This will serve to heigthen your good fortune and luck immensely!

We will recommend some powerful feng shui enhancers to enhance and boost the luck of every star. By doing this you not only create pleasant feelings in the home or office, but the energy within also will be activated with good fortune chi!

The CENTER Graced by the Auspicious #8 Wealth Star in 2019

In 2019, the Center of a property is considered as the most favorable sector because it's where the luckiest Flying Star aka #8 plays host. The centeraffects everyone in the household so it benefits everyone who are able to tap into its energy. The #8 Earth Prosperity Star brings successful accumulation of assets, substantial influx of wealth luck and occasional windfall gains.

Those who spend a lot of time in the Center will tap into the positive energies of the #8 Wealth Star. Sources of wealth, success and happiness will be abundant.

To trigger the goodness of #8 Star, it must be imbued with yang energy noise, light and merry making. Movement and activity, sound and laughter makes 8 come alive, bringing good fortune and prosperity.

How to attract wealth luck in 2019?

When activated correctly, you can expect this star to beckon wealth, fame, distinction and prestige. To release all its positive attributes in the year of the BOAR 2019, display a Treasure Chest Dharani, Citrine Crystal Ball (L) for Wealth Luck, Crystal Ball with White Dzambala Tibetan Wealth God, or Feng Shui Figure of Eight Enhancer in the Center. Placing the Mandala Offering with Gemstones or The Mountain of Gold are especially highly recommended by Feng Shui gurus.

Wearing natural crystal bracelets is a wise Feng Shui practice in 2019 because crystal's earth element energy strengthens the Earth energy of #8 and hence helps magnetize wealth luck to you. Also, because we are now in period 8 (year 2004-2024) and it's an earth period, wearing crystal jewelries is supremely auspicious. We have added lots of crystal products in our store for this reason - you can consider wearing a 925 Silver Mystic Knot Pendant, Golden Rutilated Quartz Rain Drop Framed Pendant, Ocean Jasper 925 Silver Pendant, Super-8 Crystal Bracelet, Red and Yellow Phantom Quartz Bracelet or Wealth Pot Phantom Bracelet (High Grade). If you have more budget, the best would be these fantastic crystal gemstones - Ammolite Pendant or a Super 7 bracelet.

You can also carry a Treasure Box Amulet Keychain, Treasure Chest Dharani Keychain or Good Fortune Lock Amulet Keychain. And hanging a Yellow Dragon Jade Stone Pendant, Chalcedony Happy Prosperity Pig (A) or Jade Feng Shui Five Gold Ingots Tassel in your vehicle can help capture the Star when you are travelling, attracting wealth into your vault.

Tips: Try and store your lotteries or important financial papers here like pensions, stock portfolio etc. in the center.

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The EAST Blessed by the #6 Heaven Star

In 2019, the Heavenly #6 star associated with the cosmic energies of heaven flies to the East. This very auspicious Flying Star brings good luck straight from heaven. It also attracts benefactor's backing, mentor luck and a heavenly assistance in all your aspirations - very good for career, wealth, politicians and leaders. If your maindoor is located in the East, or your home's facing direction is in the East, its residents will be blessed with windfall luck and good speculative luck when this Star is activated correctly.

The eldest son, those born in the year of the Rabbit, and whose bedroom is located in the East are particularly blessed by this #6 Celestial Star. You will receive noble aid which boosts your success - great for those who want to climb the career ladder. Those who dabble in gambling, or even in speculative investments such as properties or stock market will benefit from this #6 Heavenly Star. Healthy, nurturing energy will be present here so it's an ideal sector for those are ill to recuperate in this sector.

To boost this Star, display the 6-Level Bejeweled Boudhanath Stupa, 6 Big Smooth Coins or Kuan Yin Bringing Abundance in the East sector in 2019. Carry also a Ratnasambhava Buddha Keychain or Royal Emblems Mirror. This would also attract the help of a noblemen or mentor into your life. Hang the Six Coins Feng Shui Tassel or 6 Coins with Obsidian Wu Lou Hanging in your car.

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The WEST Dominated by the #1 Victory Star

The Victory Star #1 is usually linked to good reputation and status and brings glorious thriumphant and victory luck over the competition. In Flying Star Feng Shui 2019 chart, it flies into the West so those who spend a lot of time in the West location will benefit most. Those with bedrooms or main door here, especially when you are in a competitive position in your career, in a cutthroat industry, as a sportsperson, or businessmen, will enjoy good winning luck. It helps overcoming obstacles in the work place or victory over your adversaries. The West is also an ideal sector to sleep in in 2019 if you are trying to conceive this year.

The #1 Victory star especially benefits the Youngest Daughter and Roosters in 2019, however ambitious people can spend more time in this sector too.

The best way to energize the luck of #1 Victory Star is to place The Golden Eagle or 2019's Key for Success and Victory in the West. To trigger your triumphant or success luck at work, in business and in competitive situations, do carry a Prosperity Victory Amulet, Trinity of Victory Horses Hanging Keychain or Key for Success and Victory Keychain.

Stick the Windhorse Sticker (2 pieces) on your car windows. You should also wear a Jade Bamboo Pendant for Success or hang it in the car.

More Feng Shui enhancers for the #1 Star

The NORTH Enjoys the #4 Peach Blossom/Wen Chang Star

This star brings forth good luck on the romantic side of your life, as well as education and academic luck. This number 4 Wood Star is a love star considered lucky for singles and unmarried people, and couples with a bedroom in this location can also enjoy good relationships. However, this Peach blossom Star could bring unwanted romantic opportunities and infidelity to older married people when it visits their bedroom in months when unfavorable Monthly Star is presence! This lovely star could rear its ugly head and attract scandals, betrayal, heartbreaks and humiliation in affairs of the heart. So if your room is in the North and you are married, it might be a good idea to carry or wear a fox amulet, Golden Rooster with Fan Pendant Necklace or Rooster with Fan and Amethyst Keychain. You can also hang an Amethyst Geode Bejeweled Pendant on your bedpost or tie it to the foot of your bed with a red thread. This serves to ward off unnecessary sexual attraction.

In 2019, Rat-born, the middle son and singles who sleep in the North and who are looking for a relationship will have a high chance of meeting your other half in 2019. Those looking for love and marriage luck can energize the #4 Romance Star by placing a Bejewelled God of Love and Marriage, Crystal Ball - Rose Quartz, Wishfulfilling Bejeweled Pair of Mandarin Ducks or Rose Quartz Mandarin Ducks on Lotus Leaf (M) in the North. Strengthen this luck further by wearing the Madagascar Rose Quartz Framed Pendant or Morganite Crystal Bracelet, or carry the Bejeweled Golden Double Happiness Keychain. Hang the Rose Quartz Mandarin Ducks Love Charm in your vehicle.

Those academic, artistic and creative talents such as designers, writers, teachers, lecturers, researchers and artists whose maindoor, bedroom or workroom located in the North will gain some recognition and advancement in their field of work. Some travelling is in store for you in 2019. As this Star also governs intelligence, wisdom and self-development, hence students sleeping or studying in this sector will have enhanced education and exam luck. Those vying to get into good schools, colleges or universities will benefit from the #4 Wen Chang Star too. Working adults will have better career prospects.

To capture the energy on the Literacy side of this star, carry the Education Scholastic Amulet Keychain, Scholastic Keychainor Wisdom Pagoda Keychain. Display the Bejeweled Luo Han on Qi Lin, Bejewelled Wisdom Pagoda, Golden Feng Shui 7-level Pagoda or Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in the North.

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The NORTHWEST Promises of Future Prosperity from the # 9 Star

The #9 Future Prosperity Star resides in the Northwest sector in 2019, benefitting the patriarch, older male, dog and boar-born. The #9 is generally considered second only to the #8 Wealth Star in terms of attracting good fortune and prosperity. This Feng Shui wind brings great promise and suggests that seeds for building future wealth can be sown this year by creative and courageous people. It's a good year to invest in sometime mid to long-term. Your efforts can bear fruit! This Star also brings fame and recognition luck the luck that propels you to be acknowledged and rewarded for your talent, achievement and hard work.

But the fire of 9 in the conflicted by the Metal energy of NW. To counter this, the fire element in the NW sector must be strengthened. Keep this part well lit, especially if the dining area is located here.

Boost the #9 Star by displaying a Brass Feng Shui Nine Dragon Seal, 9 Wealth Gods Sitting On A Ship or Yang House Amulet Plaque in the NW.For maximum result, carry a 9 Ring Sword Keychain or wear 9 Eye Tibetan Old Dzi Bead.

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THREE KILLINGS

The Three Killings is a direct translation from the Chinese San Sha. This is a negative affliction that brings three types of bad luck associated with loss - a loss of ones good reputation, loss of a loved one and loss of wealth. The Three Killings derail the best laid plans with unexpected obstacles. In 2019, it occupies the West, so the danger here is to the youngest daughter of the family and Roosters. Anyone occupying the West can likewise be affected.

3 Killings is the most common cause of reversals of fortune and can bring some pretty nasty events when disturbed. It is important that you do not undertake any form of noisy renovations or re-decorative work in this sector throughout the year. Avoid sitting with your back facing the West. Effective cures are the three celestial protectors comprising the Chi Lin, Fu Dog and Pi Yao. Place a Three Lions Plaque in the West.

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FLYING STAR FENG SHUI 2019 - fengshuimall.com

So you've decided to make a few changes at home, and you realize that you're going to need a bit of help. You begin looking for possible services and find that some professionals describe their work as interior design while others are interior decorators. Suddenly you're faced with new questions, namely, "What's the difference?" And more importantly, "Which one do I need?"

Interior design and interior decorating are often mistaken as the same thing, but the terms are not completely interchangeable. There are many similarities between the two jobsso many, in fact, that opinions vary on exactly where to draw the distinction. There are also more than a few differences between the professionssome subtle, some significant. As you decide which kind of help you need when planning changes in your home, it will help to understand the differences between professional designers and decoratorstheir schooling, the credentialing, their services, and their clientele.

Who you should hire depends on your needs. If structural changes are needed (such as removing a wall, moving plumbing or wiring around, or adding new windows or doors), then generally an interior designer is the better choice. Designers can help plan for significant structural changes and help make them happen by working directly with architects and builders. On the other hand, if there are no structural changes needed but you need aesthetic helpdeciding on a style; choosing wallpaper, paint, and furnishings; picking window treatments, and choosing lighting and accessoriesan interior decorator will probably do the trick. Experienced decorators know what works together and can transform a room to suit a client's needs and desires.

In the end, however, choosing the right professional depends largely on the skills of the particular professional, not the job title. A great many designers with formal schooling spend most of their time doing work that can be best described as decorating since it involves no renovation or structural work. And there are just as many professional decorators who, through long experience, are perfectly capable of working with contractors and builders in the same way as a designer.

When hiring a professional, begin with clearly understanding your own needs and look for a pro who has a proven reputation for meeting those needs, no matter what the formal job title. It's generally true that designers are for space planning and structural execution, while decorators are for the final aesthetic decisions. But don't be afraid to cross lines to hire a decorator with a reputation as a good designer, or a designer with a flair for decorating, provided their skills are proven.

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Interior Design vs. Interior Decorating - The Spruce

We will focus, in the rest of this publication, on mold clean-up and removal. However, the Virginia Cooperative Extension MOLD PREVENTION Fact Sheet has helpful information on solving and preventing water and moisture problems that can lead to mold problems.

Another key part of a mold remediation plan is to consider the extent of the mold contamination. This is critical to several decisions that must be made about cleaning and removing the mold. We are going to follow the protocol of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which considers small, medium, and large areas of mold contamination. Lets define what is meant by the different size areas, and then we can discuss more about how the size or extent of mold contamination determines mold clean-up and removal.

As you evaluate the amount of mold you have to clean and remove, do not forget to consider the possibility of hidden mold. This mold problem can greatly increase the amount or extent of a mold problem.

If you can see mold or smell the distinctive musty odor of mold, you have mold. If you have water problems in your home that have caused building materials to become wet for extended periods of time, you probably have mold. Testing for mold will most likely not tell you anything you do not already know you have mold, and it needs to be remediated.

Mold testing may document the type of mold, but this usually is not an issue in remediation. Mold testing can confirm mold growth, but that typically is known before testing is requested. Mold testing cannot tell you where the mold is growing. Mold testing takes time and this can interfere with getting the mold cleaned and removed.

There are no governmental standards for mold levels. Therefore, mold testing cannot be used to tell whether a building is in compliance with any standards for mold control.

Occasionally, mold testing may be advised. In some situations, a health concern suggests that the mold species needs to be identified. Litigation may require testing, especially to document reduction in mold levels with cleaning and removal. If you decide to test, a professional that follows a protocol from the American Industrial Hygiene Association (www.aiha.org) or the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (www.acgih.org) is recommended.

Small Areas of Mold (Less than About 10 Square Feet)

These recommendations assume that mold has not penetrated the surface of the materials. If the mold has grown into the materials, or the materials are water damaged, remove, seal in plastic bags, and discard as normal waste.

The following is the recommended method for mold cleaning for most household materials. The exception is gypsum wall board (dry wall). For wall board, skip steps 1 and 2.

Medium Areas of Mold (About 10 to 100 Square Feet)

As a minimum, the area of mold needs to be a limited containment area that separates it from the rest of the building to minimize the spread of mold spores. Limited containment requires:

With larger areas of mold contamination, there is likely to be materials where mold has penetrated the surface of the material. This is particularly true of cellulosic or porous materials like carpet, carpet backing, upholstery, wall board, insulation, and wood. These materials will need to be removed and discarded. Remove all moldy material plus material extending about 12 inches around the contaminated area. Seal the moldy materials in plastic bags while in the containment area and discard as normal waste.

Once the mold contaminated area has been isolated as a limited containment area and contaminated materials are discarded, the cleaning protocol is the same as for smaller areas of mold.

Large Area of Mold Contamination (Over 100 Square Feet)

As recommended above, mold contamination this extensive should be handled by a trained professional who will fully contain the mold contaminated area.

Chlorine bleach is a biocide, which means that it is a disinfectant chemical that will kill germs to control infections. Bleach may kill the mold spores, but it does not remove the mold hyphae. Using bleach to clean mold may not be adequate to stop mold growth or prevent health effects from mold byproducts. In addition, bleach evaporates easily and can affect indoor air quality. Therefore, in most situations, using a biocide to clean mold is not recommended.

Cleaning mold from flood waters or sewer back-up is a unique situation where biocides may be used. In these situations, the water leading to mold growth was contaminated and the biocide is part of the decontamination process. It would be very important that any detergents or cleaning products used to clean and remove mold are non-ammonia, in case they mix with bleach. Bleach and ammonia will form poisonous gas.

Personal protection is very important when working in mold contaminated areas or cleaning and/or removing mold. Anyone in the mold contaminated area should have the same personal protection equipment. A long sleeve shirt and long pants are suggested to protect arms and legs. In addition, the minimum safety protection is:

If working in a limited containment area, such as for a medium area of mold contamination, a half-face respirator with a HEPA filter is recommended.

Plus, the following additional protection is needed:

Any clothes, shoes, or protective equipment worn in the mold contaminated area should be removed in that area and cleaned before leaving the area. Alternatively, clothes and equipment can be placed in plastic bags and taken outside of the building for cleaning. This is to prevent mold spores from being distributed all over the building.

Link:
Mold Remediation | VCE Publications | Virginia Tech

Discolored walls and a lingering, unpleasant odor are more than a nuisance:

Mold growing in your home or business can become the source of serious health issues, so the problem must be addressed before it worsens. Contact a mold abatement company immediately and let their experienced professionals handle the problem.

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Mold can have many sources, so we dont leave your property until weve completely taken care of all growth. We address water leaks that form the root of the problem, and we follow through with the steps necessary to make sure you dont have to deal with another mold outbreak.

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As mold remediation specialists in Baltimore, we have the expertise, the experience, and the high-tech training that enables our team of professionals to get your property restored in a time effective manner. Getting our customers back into their homes in a safe environment is our #1 priority.

Mold Damage scenarios are different for every case and require an individual solution but the process of mold inspection, mold treatment, and mold removal remains the same. The following steps below illustrates what our typical process looks like:

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We work and live in the Baltimore area, and we could be neighbors. Our business is open to the public, and we serve our community to help people with serious mold problems. We offer free consultations with our mold specialists, and we are fully insured, licensed, and certified with an awesome customer support department here to assist you.

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Project: Install a Wood Fence

Date: 03/13/2019

Nature of Project: Replace existing fence

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Remove steel fence and install white vinyl fences

Project: Install a Chain Link Fence

Date: 03/11/2019

Nature of Project: Install a new fence

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Fencing material: Chain Link

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

Comment: Installing a fence and gate on the side of my house

Project: Repair or Weld a Wrought Iron Fence

Date: 03/11/2019

Kind of Repair Needed: Gate is sagging

Fence height: Less than 4 feet

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Francis is dragging and wont close, post will need reinforcements

Project: Repair or Partially Replace an Aluminum or Steel Fence

Date: 03/11/2019

Nature of Project: Repair existing fence

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Fencing material: Aluminum or Steel

Length of Fence: Less than 100 feet

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Repair white steel fence approximately 8 feet damage two sectionals.

Project: Install a Wood Fence

Date: 03/11/2019

Nature of Project: Replace existing fence

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Fencing material: Wood

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

Comment: Remove fencing in the front of the house and replace it with white wooden fence.

Project: Repair or Partially Replace a Wood Fence

Date: 03/08/2019

Kind of Repair Needed: Fence is damaged

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I would like to get an estimate for fence repair

Project: Repair or Partially Replace a Wood Fence

Date: 03/08/2019

Kind of Repair Needed: Fence is damaged

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I would like to get an estimate for wooden fence repaired

Project: Repair or Partially Replace a Wood Fence

Date: 03/08/2019

Nature of Project: Repair existing fence

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Fencing material: Wood

Length of Fence: Less than 100 feet

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: Fencing are the left side of the backyard needs to be repair. If not repairable, then may be part of the fencing will have to be replaced.

Project: Install or Replace a Vinyl or PVC Fence

Date: 03/07/2019

Nature of Project: Install a new fence

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Fencing material: Vinyl or PVC

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

Comment: Would like to have privacy fence installed

Project: Install or Replace a Driveway or Security Gate

Date: 03/06/2019

Project Type: Replacing gate as part of existing fence

Purpose of Gate: Industrial Gate

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: I have a metal sliding fence for my driveway I don't want it I want a double open to open six thing is 6 feet on each side I want to be able to get a new one to open just need a price and if you could do it this week is

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Homeowners often imagine that remodelinga small bathroomone that is about 50 square feet or lesswill be much quicker, much easier, and much less expensive than remodeling a large bathroom. And they are often surprised to find that it's only a little bit quicker, a little bit easier, and a little bit less expensive. The reason? A small bathroom has most of the same elements as a large bathroom and remodeling requires assistance from the same in-demand professionals as does a large bathroom. The reality is that a 50 square foot bathroom may be one-third the size of a large 150-square-foot bath, but it typically costs about 75 percent of a large bath in terms of time, money, and effort.

Still, there are ways to make your small bathroom remodeling job a little quicker and less costly.

Bathrooms can be categorized as one of three types, regardless of size. Recognizing the type of bathroomyou have will help you be realistic in your planning.

Along with defining the type of small bathroom, you're remodeling, consider who will be using the bathroom.

There is no way around it: it costs more to remodel quickly than it does to take your time. This is primarily because a quick remodel really requires a general contractor (GC) to coordinate the project withvarious subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, tiling contractors), and you are paying for the general contractor's skill and experience. While it is possible for a homeowner to serve as his or her own general contractorinterviewing, hiring, supervising, and paying individual professionals to do their work in orderthis is always a slower process than allowing a GC to coordinate his preferred subcontractors. Hiring your own subcontractors, though, can save you quite a bit of money, as you eliminate the time and overhead of the general contractor.

The cheapest route of all also typically the one that takes the most time: doing all or most of the work yourself. A very (very) skilled DIYer with plenty of time and a group of willing friends and helpers may be able to finish a bathroom remodel nearly as fast as a general contractor, but very few homeowners fall into that category. And there is the issue of quality: good contractors will do the job professionally, while many DIY installations will be recognizable as the work of an amateur.

While there are exceptions, the formula plays out true to form in most instances:

The choice of whether to do the work yourself or to hire pros (a general contractor or managing your own subcontractors) will, of course, depend on your assessment of your own skills, but also on your budget and your time schedule. If you have limited DIY skills and the small bathroom is the only bathroom you have, then getting the remodel done quickly and correctly is worth the extra cost of hiring proseven if it means taking out a loan to do it.

On the other hand, if your home has one or more additional bathrooms that can fill in,and if you have moderate to advanced DIY skills, then there is no reason you can't take your time and do all or most of the work yourself. This route also has the advantage of giving you the time to find and buy all the materials for your bathroom, which can offer huge cost savings.

There are also contractors who are perfectly willing to split the work with energetic and skilled homeowners. You can, for example, offer to do all the demolition and painting/finishing work yourself, in exchange for a discounted bid from a general contractor. And if there are other tasks you are able and willing to take on, discuss this with your contractor. But make sure to discuss itup front. Time is money for a general contractor, and he will not want his progress delayed while a homeowner dawdles over installing the ceramic tile floor, for example.

Bathroom contractors always provide you with a range of choices as you select materials and fixtures, but you can still expect to pay some markup on those materials. There is no better way to reduce costs than to do your research and look for discounted materials from online sources or local retailers who might be closing out last year's product lines. If you have the time and a place to store materials, buying everything you need to remodel your small bath well in advance will make your remodeling job much cheaper and much faster.

A word of warning: some general contractors willinstall the materials you choose and buy yourself, but others prefer to (or even insist on) working with the suppliers they are familiar with. If you are working with a contractor, discuss this up front and make sure you are in agreement.

A general overview of the remodeling process will help you determine where you can save time or money.

1. Usea corner sink.In very small bathrooms, a sink configured to fit in a corner can be a great space-saving option. Even pedestal sinks can be difficult to fit in very small bathrooms.

2. Use a shower curtain or sliding shower door.Shower doors that pivot on hinges may not work for small bathrooms. Instead, use a shower curtain or glass shower door that slides on tracks.

3. Choose avanity with rounded corners.In tight spaces, vanities with sharp corners can be hazardous. A vanity with rounded corners can prevent bruised hips.

4. Extend the counter over the toilet.A little extra counter space created when thevanity counter extends over the adjacent toilet can be surprisingly effective.

5. Use large-scale patterns.Large squares, wide stripes, and other large patterns can fool the eye and make spaces seem larger.

6. Mirror the wall.Intight spaces, having a mirror occupy the entire wall behind the vanity can help two people to use it at once.

7. Mount the towel bar on the door.When space is limited, mounting a towel bar on the shower door or the back of the entry door keeps towels at easy reach.

8. Choosea trough sink.When mounted on a wall, the low profile of a trough sink frees up floor space for storage.

9. Usea vanity with open shelves. Open shelves offer storage without swinging doors that can get in the way in a small bathroom.

10. Use a wall-mounted faucet.Mounting a faucet on the wall allows for a smaller vanity, which helps free up space in a small bathroom.

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If your bathroom is reminiscent of decades past or is simply in need of some serious TLC, Bath Planet can have your bathroom looking fresh and new in as little as a day, for just a fraction of the price of a traditional remodel! Our remodels are completely customized and retrofitted to your existing bathroom for easy installation and minimal disruption to your daily routine.

At Bath Planet our experts use a superior process to evaluate your bathroom by taking measurements and designing a new bath, shower, or surround for you. Using your measurements, a brand new bath system is designed to create a brand new look and feel to match your bathroom vision. Not only do we replace bathtubs and showers, but we also convert bathtubs to showers and vice versa. We can also renovate your existing bath or shower to be more accessible for those with limited mobility.

Our one-day bathroom renovation options are nearly endless! With so many different color and design patterns to choose from, you shower or bath can be customized to suit any style. We also offer a variety of accessories like shelving, corner caddies, and hardware that can be custom fit to your new one-day bath replacement.

Are you ready to learn more about how we can slash prices and give you the bathroom of your dreams in as little as a single day? Give Bath Planet a call to speak with a helpful representative and schedule your FREE bathroom remodeling estimate today!

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Small bathrooms may seem like a difficult design task to take on; however, these spaces may introduce a clever design challenge to add to your plate. Creating a functional and storage-friendly bathroom may be just what your home needs.

Every design element in a small bathroom should have a purpose and befunctional in some way or another to create a space-saving sanctuary.Before you dive in, if you are looking for space-saving furniture ideas, be sure to check out our top products for small bathrooms.

Instead of stuffingthem in large cabinets, showcase your colorful, textured towels inopen shelving. This will add warmth and playful colors to your space and eliminate unwanted large furniture pieces. Other ideas:

Functionality is key for a small bathroom. Small roomscan easily lead to unwanted clutter, so make sure youre adding only design elements that are functional. Dont add knick-knacks or objects that dont serve a purpose.

Whenits time to paint, make sure you have planned your color palette.Keep in mind that painting a wall an accent color takes time. Use neutral colors to make your bathroom feelcalm and aesthetically pleasing.

An alternative to painting is to add pops of color by showcasing colorful hand towels,bathroom tile, rugs oreven robes to create your own ambiance and flair.

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Of all major home repairs, installing new roofing is arguably as important as it gets. Though a new roof isn't all that glamorous, you'll understand its importance in a big way should an old roof fail, allowing water to destroy the inside of your home, from the attic insulation, down through the painstakingly remodeled kitchen, right on through to the basement family room with big-screen TV. Fewer home problems can be more disastrous than a failed roof.

Roof replacement is not something to take likely, nor is it a repair that should be delayed.When you sense that your roof is nearing the end of its useful life, brush up on these basics before soliciting bids from roofing contractors.

Your choice of roofing materials often depends on your locality, as much as on your own personal taste. In some regions, for example, metal roofing is a common selection due to its fire resistance, while in other regions, the predominant home styles might call for a Spanish-influenced tile tool.Roof pitch (angle)also affectsthe kind of roofing materials you can use. For example,wood shake shinglescan be used for steeper pitched roofs but are not suitable for flatter, low-pitched roofs.

The most common choices for residential roofing include:

It was once common to lay a new shingle roof over the preexisting layer at least once, or sometimes even twice. This is no longer allowed in some jurisdictions, where complete tear-off of the previous roofing is now required. Even where layering is allowed, applying a new layer of shingles over the old should be carefully considered on the basis of its pros and cons:

Several factors go into the cost of a roof, beginning with your choice ofroofing materials (ranging from cheap three-tab asphalt shingles up to architectural shingles or even slate). The roofing contractor you choose, the pitch (steepness or your roof), and the square footage of your roof are other factors that affect the cost.A rock-bottom, three-tab composite roof for a small home may cost as little as $7,000. Nationally, a typical roof using architectural asphalt shingles costs between $3.50 and $5.50 per square foota cost that includes all demolition, permit fees, waste disposal, and cleanup.

Typical average costs of different roofing options:

A well-coordinated roofing team is an amazing thing to watchand this is why we pay them to do our roofs. While in most parts of the U.S. the optimal roofing season is from late spring to early fall, skilled crews are able to extend the work season, sometimes even roofing when snow flurries are threatening. There is no reason, in other words, not to hire a skilled crew to roof your home during off-season periods. You may even enjoy lower prices at these times since the labor demand is low. The trick behind getting your roof job shoehorned into the offseasonis having a large team of professional roofers who can knock out the work in hours, instead of days, thus taking advantage of dry periods.

You'll be able to make advised decisions when hiring a roofing crew if you understand the process, as well as the jargon used in the roofing trade.

A moderately-sized, professionally installed roofing job might take only 3 or 4 days. The overall process followed by the roofing crew goes like this:

The roofing business uses some special terminology when estimating materials for a roofing job.

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