About
Ben McInerney
BACKGROUND
Ben boasts more than two decades of expertise as a certified Arborist. He launched his own venture specializing in lawn mowing and garden upkeep at 22, subsequently delving into arboriculture studies. His academic journey culminated in the formation of his Sydney, Australia-based tree pruning and removal business.
Since then ben has founded runs several websites such as www.gotreequotes.com and www.homegardenguides.com. Both are aimed at sharing his knowledge of Arboriculture and DIY home improvements such as lawns, fencing, painting and mold remediation.
Fences and property lines are top factors that most people often overlook when buying homes. However, in New York, a fence that encroaches over the property line can be a huge source of contention, even if it’s by just a foot or two. It’s therefore important to know where your property line is and understand […]
When you are looking to jazz up your living room with a painting or hang your new flat-screen TV, you are going to need to know the weight limits of your drywall. The average ½ inch drywall can safely hold up to 60 pounds with a typical drywall screw mount. If you are able to […]
Drywall comes in different types, thicknesses, and sizes. The weight of one sheet of drywall is mostly determined by its size and thickness. Standard drywall of size 4’ x 10’ by ½’ weighs about 64 pounds while a 4’ x 12’ by ½’ drywall weighs about 77 pounds. As the size and thickness increase, so […]
Dangerous asbestos is commonly found in the mud or joint compound used in drywall and sheetrock installed in the nineties (1930s to 1980s). Living in a house with the compound could lead to accidental exposure that may trigger illness in the short or long term for occupants. Asbestos present in old drywall and sheetrock should […]
Mold spores can grow on or attach to a variety of surfaces under the right conditions. They release spores as a part of their reproduction cycle. These spores can be harmful if inhaled. Mold spores can live for an unlimited period on wet or damp surfaces and can survive airborne indefinitely. Mold spores need moisture […]
A crawl space is a non-living area that is highly susceptible to mold growth. Crawl space mold can be challenging to remove, and it can spread to other regions of the house if mold remediation isn’t adequately performed. Hiring a professional mold remediator remains the best option of completely (and safely) removing mold growing in […]