MOLD: AN INVISIBLE THREAT TO YOUR HEALTH AND FINANCES
W hen buying or selling a home, everyone is on the lookout for signs of mold — little red flags that indicate there may be dangerous spores damaging your home and hurting your health. And even in the worst cases, mold can be a lot harder to detect than most people think. Regardless of which side of the transaction you’re on, it’s important to be on the lookout for this potentially dangerous fungus. Keep an eye out for water marks on the walls or ceiling, standing water anywhere within the home, or even the faintest trace of a musty smell. The most common culprits are leaking pipes, windows, and holes in the roof that provide a consistent source of life-giving water to molds of all types. If there’s been previous flooding in a home, there’s a good chance it was improperly drained and dried, especially in the basement, which provides an invitation for spores to take up permanent residence.
ventilation. If the owner doesn't bother to air the place out every once in a while, it can give mold a cool, damp place to fester. Sometimes you can find traces of mold on your own, but if you want 100 percent confidence that your home is safe, you’ll need to hire a professional. At Liberty
Inspection Group, we offer comprehensive mold and air-quality testing services to provide you with a detailed analysis of the levels and types of mold found in a
home. We’ll hunt mold down long before it ever becomes obvious to a layman, meaning you can skip the enormous mold removal costs down the road and avoid being stuck with a money pit. Give us a call at 610-717-3082 to schedule your inspection, and ensure your prospective home is completely mold-free.
And it’s not just old, beaten-down buildings that end up with mold. New homes may be tightly sealed, trapping moisture in the air, or come equipped with poor
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH ASPARAGUS
Inspired by Food Network
Asparagus and steak is a classic pairing. Skirt steak packs a ton of flavor without the high price point of other cuts, and this is the best time of year to buy asparagus. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get grilling!
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 pounds skirt steak 2 tablespoons canola oil
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2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
Ingredients:
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound asparagus
Grated pecorino Romano cheese
DIRECTIONS
Skirt steak is thin and will cook quickly. 4. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. While it’s resting, grill asparagus for 6 minutes, turning once. 5. Sprinkle cheese and crushed red pepper on asparagus. Serve alongside steak.
1. Heat grill to high. Season room- temperature steak with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil. Any oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, will work. 2. Trim bottom inch of asparagus and season with salt, pepper, and remainder of oil. 3. Cut steak into four portions
Directions:
and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on desired doneness.
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