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Pest control company faces brain-damage lawsuit

By Robert Bruss, Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

Michael, a minor, through his mother and guardian, Mary, sued Andy's Termite and Pest Control Inc. for use of "Dursban" pesticide while spraying his residence. Allegedly, the spraying might have caused Michael's autism because his mother was pregnant at the time.

Shortly after the spraying, Mary gave birth to Michael. He suffers from "chronic static encephalopathy," brain damage, cognitive impairment (IQ of 70-75), speech disorder and learning disabilities.

Purchase Bob Bruss reports online.  more...

Sheetrock makeover cures cracked plaster

By Bill and Kevin Burnett, Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

Q: My walls and ceiling were plastered and at some point covered with wallpaper. Then they were painted over several times. Now, hairline and bigger cracks are appearing. I have to refinish these walls and ceilings soon, but I am loath to paint them again. I also don't think I have the stomach to face the mess resulting from removing the wallpaper and plaster and replacing it with Sheetrock.

Instead, I thought of covering them with burlap fabric, leaving it for a while to adhere and then painting the surfaces, resulting in a textured finish.  more...

 
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