Last fall, when Dorian Solomon viewed the East Harlem studio apartment she now calls home, construction kept her from noticing the commotion from the Miss Bubble laundromat on the ground floor, directly below. Since moving in, however, the disruption from the laundromat has been tormenting her with noise, vibration and fumes during all waking hours, … Read more
Have basketfuls of toys and clothes in the kids’ rooms? This will make you think twice about everything you have in your home that could be making everyone sick. With mold becoming a year-round problem in many states, battling this dangerous toxin shouldn’t just be limited to the days when it rains nonstop. If members of your family are suffering from things … Read more
It’s the worst memory of Kevin Burton’s life. As a teenager in suburban Baltimore 30 years ago — packing the car for a family trip — Burton heard his younger sister screaming from the basement. He raced downstairs. Inside the dryer was Tyson, the family cat — hot, shaking, bloody. Mr. Burton scooped up the … Read more