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For people on a haunt for a horrific adventure, New Jersey can be a great place to start. There are several places within the Garden State that could raise the hair at the back of one’s head, and leave one sleepless after a spooky adventure. [caption id="attachment_984" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Creepy places in New Jersey. (Photo Credits)[/caption] The website The Haunted Room came up with a list of ten spookiest places within NJ. Topping their list is Clinton Road in Milford. “Clinton Road in Milford is well known as being the most haunted road in America and it is not at…
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New Jersey is a haven for food enthusiasts with the many local restaurants, and yummy dishes that are unique to the garden state. There are different types of food outlets, from fine dining, food trucks, local franchises, and hole-in-the wall places. The Food Network’s United Plates of America for instance featured the Garden State and its incredible eats. One of the best food finds that they mentioned in their post is the Sicilian Pizza at Bruno’s Restaurant and Pizza. [caption id="attachment_981" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Saltwater Taffy is local to New Jersey. (Photo Credits)[/caption] “The crust is thick and flavorful with extra-crisp…
Read moreGolfing Enthusiasts visiting New Jersey will not run out of great golf courses to try while they are staying in the Garden State. Forbes magazine has nothing but praises for the golf courses in the state saying that the courses are excellent. In one of their articles, they rounded up 10 best golf courses for enthusiasts to check out when travelling to New Jersey. [caption id="attachment_978" align="aligncenter" width="640"] There are a lot of great golf courses in New Jersey. (Photo Credits)[/caption] “New Jersey is chock full of terrific golf courses -- many of them private clubs -- from the densely-populated…
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Coffee enthusiasts will not regret exploring New Jersey for full-bodied and artisan brews. The Garden State has its share of great coffee places, hole-in-the-wall brewing points, and coffee spots that tantalize the senses of every enthusiast. Local online publication New Jersey Monthly shared a list of best coffee places to check out in New Jersey. Their list was classified by location, and in North New Jersey Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery, in Westfield and Summit made it to their list. Jersey Cares [caption id="attachment_975" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Where to find the best coffee in New Jersey? (Photo Credits)[/caption] “With roughly 55 coffees on…
Read moreNew Jersey is home to several dozens of museums and while most arts and culture enthusiasts would like to visit each one of them, those visiting from out of state or out of the country may not have enough time. It is a great thing though that some travel and culture enthusiasts have come up with their recommendations on the top museums to visit when in New Jersey. [caption id="attachment_972" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Vietnam-Era Museum & Educational Center is just one of the many museums to explore in the New Jersey area. (Photo Credits)[/caption] In…
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The happily-ever-after for a newlywed couple in West Virginia quickly came to a screeching halt when they discovered that a home they recently purchased was condemned and completely inhabitable due to dangerous levels of mold, water damage, and structural damage. Unfortunately, the couple chose to forego a home inspection prior to closing on the home, and the appraiser and lender were allegedly in on the mold fraud home sale. How This West Virginia Couple Wound up with Mold Fraud Newlyweds Shaun and Tess Terry began working with Franklin P. Short III, a leader at their church and also the owner…
Read moreWhen it comes to real estate, time is of the essence, whether you’re on the buying or selling end of the transaction. But last-minute hiccups like a positive test for asbestos, mold, or other serious health concerns could mean huge setbacks and headaches for everyone involved. Fortunately, there are some things you as the realtor can do to better prepare yourself and your clients for these situations, and, in some cases, maybe even detect them before they have a chance to create bigger problems. Here’s how signing up for a FREE presentation with the Certified Inspector professionals at Bioterra Environmental…
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As a homeowner, knowing what could be hidden beneath your home is just as important as what you can see on the surface. What many new property owners often don’t realize, however, is that there could be an old oil tank still buried underground, which could pose a serious hazard to the environment and their family’s safety. Take a look at just some of the dangers of hidden oil tanks and what you can do to make sure there’s not one buried underneath your home. Soil Contamination The biggest concern with oil tanks that are buried underground is that they…
Read moreSingle Mom Out Thousands After Renting a Salon With Hidden Mold When renting a new home or office space, you might not immediately think about hidden mold or even getting the building tested for mold or other potential environmental health hazards. But skipping this step could end up costing you much more than you bargained for in the long run. That’s exactly what happened to one single mother in Kansas City, Missouri who was looking to expand her salon business to a bigger location. Why You Should Test for Mold, Even before Renting Last October, Mary Zemenye found what looked…
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Vermiculite What is vermiculite? Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral. It undergoes significant expansion when heated. Exfoliation occurs when the mineral is heated sufficiently, and the effect is routinely produced in commercial furnaces. Vermiculite is formed by weathering or hydrothermal alteration of biotite or phlogopite. What does this mean, it’s a mineral that exist in the ground. There are many use for vermiculite, but today we are going to talk about vermiculite in attic insulation. I am sure everyone knows the purpose of attic insulation, therefore we will be skipping that part. As an AHERA Inspector in the state of New Jersey and Laboratory owner. I have two problems; the method of collecting…
Read moreRecognizing the Risks of Asbestos Exposure in Children The main health risk that asbestos poses for both adults and children is the potential to develop mesothelioma—a specific form of lung cancer—and other types of cancers later in life. With children, however, this risk is even greater, as their lungs and respiratory system are still in the developing stages. In addition, according to the Children’s Environmental Health Project, children are at a greater risk for breathing in harmful particles, including asbestos fibers, because their smaller lungs have a higher surface area to volume ratio than do adults. Children also have a faster…
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NY Asbestos Inspectors Charged in Fraud Scheme When you hire an asbestos inspector, you most likely assume that they will present truthful and accurate information regarding the presence of asbestos in your home or building. Unfortunately for many New Yorkers who worked with a group of fraudulent asbestos investigators, this was not the case. Read on to learn more about the recent asbestos inspector fraud scam in New York and what you can do to make sure you’re working with a trustworthy asbestos testing company. 17 Certified Asbestos Investigators Arrested In a complex scheme that affected an estimated 40 Manhattan…
Read moreWhile mold is found virtually everywhere you go and is not always harmful, there are certain types of mold or fungi that can pose a serious health risk to you and your family if they are present in your home. Here are a few of the most common species of toxic mold that can grow inside homes wherever there are wet surfaces or water damage, and a few tips for what to do if you think there might be harmful mold in your home. 1. Stachybotrys Commonly referred to as “black mold,” stachybotrys is one of the most dangerous types…
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