Are YOUR Granite Countertops "HOT"? -Long Beach Real EstateAre YOUR Granite CountertopsAre your Granite Countertops "HOT"?
Recently the NY Times published an article raising questions regarding harmful levels of radon gases being emited by the breadown of uranium in the many varieties of granite countertops. Radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.
Having read through many of the articles available on the internet most suggest that the countertops emitting the highest levels of radiation seem to be those imported from Brazil and Namibia.
The Marble Institute of America has said such claims are "ludicrous" because although granite is known to contain uranium and other radioactive materials like thorium and potassium, the amounts in countertops are not enough to pose a health threat.
If you have granite countertops and are concerned whether radon or radiation is a problem you can:
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http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/0040C1 Posted on August 13, 2008 20:34:28 by Laurie.Manny
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Space Saving Ideas for your Long Beach HomesSpace Saving Ideas for your Long Beach HomesSmall Living Space Soutions for Long Beach Homes
Space Savers or Hidden Secrets?
Down here at the beach we trade square footage for beach living and ocean breezes. But what do we do with all of our stuff? Lifetime collections of photos, books and other treasured belongings, that we are just not prepared to part with, need a place in our new homes as well.
Small spaces are a challenge when we downsize our lives. Creative use of our space without feeling cluttered and oppressive becomes a mission. Creative Home Engineering, a Tempe Arizona company specializing in hidden passageways may have solved some of these issues.
What a great way to expand space, furnish our homes and create hidden storage spaces! When your square footage is limited every found space becomes critical. Living in small spaces certainly has its challenges and rewards. A small mess in a large home is a huge mess in small space. One needs to be a neat freak in small spaces. Creative Home Engineering is providing several wonderful solutions.
Have you been wondering where to hide a safe in your home? Take an unsightly hall closet and convert it to a hidden safe and a wonderfully elegent storage cabinet.
Looking for a safe and discrete hiding place for those things that should never be found by others? Lovely and elegant built in's hide your most private possessions very nicely.
While we have many larger homes in Long Beach, many of the homes here are of the smaller cottage genre. Small living space ideas are in demand, we are pleased to be able to provide some solutions. Read also: Small Living Space Solutions for Long Beach Homes http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/003EC4 Posted on July 15, 2008 00:48:03 by Laurie.Manny
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Home and Garden Tours from Long Beach California to Buffalo New YorkHome and Garden Tours from Long Beach California to Buffalo New YorkHome and Garden Tours from Long Beach California to Buffalo New York
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/003E56 Posted on July 10, 2008 22:06:42 by Laurie.Manny
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Staging Your Long Beach California LoftsStaging Your Long Beach California LoftsSTAGING YOUR LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA LOFTS
Staging or setting up your loft is a bit different than a home staging for a traditional 3-bedroom 2-bath home. The loft's one large room image needs created room definition. There's a lot of versatility in designing a loft. Repositioning the "walls" creates a new place, almost as if you've moved. The challenge is changing the virtual kitchen, dining room, living room and office into reality, well worth the time spent! Just as we know creating the illusion of openness with paint color in a traditional home works, the illusion of separation in a loft can be accomplished in a different way using floor rugs, two-sided bookcases, hanging panels, floor screens and portable walls. The high ceilings create and keep the openness of the floor plan - the reason why so many love lofts. The use of mirrors positioned to reflect the sunlight will brighten up entire space. For pet owners, it's also possible to incorporate an awesome area for your pet in an end table or nightstand.
Everyone has a vision on how a loft should look and be designed. Whether it's modern, futuristic, retro, European or eclectic, when it comes to design, it's always a matter of your own taste. Diane Concialdi Read the rest of the series:
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http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/003DF6 Posted on July 08, 2008 02:45:49 by Laurie.Manny
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Living in a Long Beach Home with a Pool - Safety TipsLiving in a Long Beach Home with a Pool - Safety Tips
Here are some safety tips for living in a Long Beach CA home with a pool:
Pool Safety and Children:
Some other Resources for Pool Safety: Having a pool in your Long Beach CA home is great! Just make sure you enjoy it safely. Contributed by: Mariana Wagner - Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent of the Wagner iTeam at Keller Williams Clients' Choice Realty - specializing in Colorado Springs CO Real Estate.
Thank you Mariana!
http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com/003DED Posted on July 07, 2008 15:47:13 by Laurie.Manny
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