About
Ben McInerney

Founder and writer for Home Garden Guides blog
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BACKGROUND

Ben possesses more than two decades of expertise as a qualified Arborist. He founded a lawn mowing and garden upkeep business when he was 22 years old and subsequently went on to study arboriculture. His education in the field resulted in the launch of his tree pruning and elimination service located in Sydney, Australia.

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.

Latest from Benjamin McInerny
Cost to Skim Coat a Textured Ceiling

Skim coating a textured ceiling is usually preferred by homeowners who would rather smoothen their ceiling instead of a more costly method of removing the popcorn ceiling. The entire process of skim coating textured ceilings, also known as popcorn ceilings, can cost over a ballpark average cost of $1 to $1.5 per square foot if […]

mold disclosure rental property New York

Disclosing the presence of mold to a potential renter or buyer of a property is important, as black mold can be detrimental to your health after repeated exposure. Mold disclosure in rental properties is not strictly enforced in New York’s Real Property Law. Landlords are not required to disclose high levels of mold as they […]

Labor Cost to Skim Coat

Whether you are giving your walls a retouch or installing new drywall, skim coating it gives your house a new and refreshed look. The average skim coat cost per square foot is around $1.10 to $1.30, which is for a single layer of skim coat. Typically, surfaces would need at least 2 or more layers […]

mold laws virginia state

Virginia tenants are legally entitled to rental property that meets basic structural, health, and safety standards. If you own or manage a rental property in Virginia state, a mold presence could lead you to costly cleanup and repair bills as well as lawsuits from tenants claiming that the mold made them sick or damaged their […]

How Long Does A Landlord Have To Fix A Mold Problem

Mold on your walls makes your house an eyesore and can cause respiratory diseases. Report any mold problems to your landlord for fixing. Your landlord has 14 days to fix a mold problem reported to them. Federal laws on how long your landlord has to fix mold problems do not exist. However, different states have […]

Each state in the US has its version of mold laws. They refer to tenant and landlord responsibility as well as disclosure laws. See our homepage for a full list of articles on mold removal questions and cost guides.

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