If you are like my wife and I all you know is that the heating oil for the furnace is pumped into a mysterious pipe in the yard. We didn’t give a second thought – as long as we had heat. But, when we sold our home, that tank was a major issue. Sales can fall through just because of an oil tank. The cost of taking care of the tank can exceed the cost of a whole new furnace, and even escalate into the tens of ... more

When the fire retardation property of asbestos was discovered, it was heralded as a wonder product. And it has proved to live up to its expectations. Applications have included everything from welding gloves to building insulation to brake pads. This is just a preview...Read the rest... Read More →