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LynnNM
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Comments (7)I personally think the mold remediation concern is overblown. I know that mold can be toxic and mold/mildew causes odors and mold can harmful to people, yada, yada, yada. But with that said, I also believe a huge, giant, gargantuan sum of hard earned money is being collected annually by this relatively new industry---and my belief is that well more than half of the time, the work is unnecessary. Craziness like mold being found in a library---then every page of every book needing remediation, or all books needing replacement. That defies common sense and it's just a way to make money for some well placed people. In terms of a home---we recently had (and are still working through) a water problem that caused minor water damage in the basement and first floor coupling of a section of hardwood flooring. Contractors putting on new screened porch didn't have flashing properly installed and it rained for three days. It was probably 6-8 gallons of rainwater that got in and caused havoc. We're renting an industrial dehumidifier at $125.00 a day and have used a smaller dehumidifier and fans (and Lysol) to try to work things out before the carpeting is put back and floor repaired. I will take common sense precautions. I spoke with a carpeting guy who has been doing it for 40 years and he told me the Service Pro type companies who bring in 6 foot fans and fancy equipment overcharge and scare people, in his opinion, only to raise the stakes and make more money. I agree with him to the extent that in 1972, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania was flooded. Houses were literally covered to the second floor eves with muddy flood water, dead fish, mosquitos, frogs, etc. It was June of '72, a hot, humid Summer followed. Guess what? The walls were built back on the damp frames of the homes, mother nature dried things out before new floors and carpet were installed---no one was talking about mold or worried about it. I'm pretty confident that the vast majority of these homes pose no health risk today, 35 years after the event. Most of the homes have the same siding and framing as they did the day before the flood....See MoreHow to Throw a Successful Holiday Party?
Comments (4)Hi baseballmom, Sounds like a fun time! Here's a bit of my experience following your numbered questions... 1.) I find people eat between 2-4 bite-size appetizers per hour of the party. About a quarter will have more than one dessert serving. Keep your trays full because if the appetizers begin to look like they are running low...people stop eating. 2.) This time of year is easy for a centerpiece...either gather or order simple evergreen boughs appropriately sized to your table & nestled a few candles (shield the flame from the evergreens by putting the candles in a hurricane, or similar, glass), & maybe use a few sugared cranberries. 3.) Yes, move your chairs away from the serving table. Also, people will want to sit down once in awhile so place the chairs in a useable location. 4.) We don't have a full bar at our parties. For beer, wine, & soft drink we fill a copper washtub with crushed ice & put it on the island along with glasses, openers, etc. To keep people moving around the house...don't put all of the food on your dining room table. Create smaller food centers in the living room & other areas where people may mingle. 5.) MUSIC...you need music. The type of music will in large part determine the tone of your party. For instance, if you play low-key classical you'll have a low-key dignified party (for the most part depending on how much alcohol is consumed!). If you have 'Jingle Bell Rock' & 'Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer' playing it will create an entirely different mood for the party as will classic rock and/or country. I have burned dozens of CDs with a mixture of music leaning heavily towards upbeat familar songs with a clearly defined beat that I use for parties when I want people to dance & sing along. For more subdued parties, I really enjoy playing Esteban's music. If you're not familar with him, he's a classical guitarist who plays contemporary compositions of modern classics and Flamingo. 6.) Guest towels...place a small side-table next to the pedestal sink & put the towels there with a waste basket on the floor nearby. Remember to have extra TP visibly available too. Mostly, have fun! /tricia...See MoreSurprise party success!
Comments (6)The part about having people write notes about your mom and making her guess who they were by? GENIUS! BIG FUN! (Maybe some people planning baby showers will take that as an alternative to the measuring-the-baby-bump game!)...See MoreCommunion party success
Comments (5)Chase - The sandwich ring was take-out from our grocery store. It was fresh and delicious but cut into slices that were almost too big. Some people cut a slice in half which was just right if you were eating lasagna, too. Kari...See More
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