Can your home be a prima donna? Or a drama queen?

Today was the day that the house took center stage. We had contracted to have the contaminated insulation removed from the attic. There was also evidence of mice in the attic. It was confirmed by the professionals. As you can see the technician is doing a great job. It didn't take long to vacuum out the old stuff. It took longer to get the equipment ready and put it away. They had to run the vacuum line through the front window of the upstairs bedroom and then into the attic.They were getting vacuum set up only to discover that the engine for the machine would keep running. Fortunately they were very adept at making the necessary repairs. Sticking carburetor float levels can make any machine difficult to operate.

After the contaminated insulation was removed they then fogged the attic with a very strong disinfectant. The next step was to replace the insulation. Because it was such a small job it was replaced by hand. I didn't realize, until I looked at the photos that there was quite a bit of the insulation floating in the air. Fortunately it is cellulose and not Fiberglas. Fiberglas can really be harmful to your lungs.

The Catch-it Wildlife technician checked around the house to determine where the mice were getting into the house and caulk the openings. While doing that he detected the odor of gas at the gas meter. The meter had been replaced a couple of weeks ago. The gas company responded very quickly and tightened up a loose connection.

Once the insulation was in place you could never tell there was a problem, unless you are not color blind. There is a difference between pink and gray.

While they were taking care of the attic the sales rep from ADT came by and we purchased a new security unit. It was scheduled to be installed Sept. 6th, but a note was made to do it sooner if possible. You guessed it, we received a call asking if it would be alright for the technician to install it this afternoon. He is just finishing the job now. You know, paper work. This one even talks to us to tell us which zone is open.

Well, all is right with the world again. The house is looking good except for the weekly house cleaning. That will be finished soon.

Serve well!