For years, the question surrounding the holiday season holds true:: "Are you getting a real or artificial tree?" Some families prefer the convenience of artificial, while others go for the au natural experience of selecting the right tree--and those pesky falling pine needles. It turns out, selecting the right tree should also be part of a health and safety consideration.. RTK Environmental Group's Robert Weitz discussed with NY Metro Parents how consumers need to pick the t

As residents scramble to clean up the unprecedented damage from last week's crippling storm that spawned multiple tornados and microbursts, Robert Weitz, Licensed Environmental Assessor and founder of RTK Environmental Group warns homeowners that it is dangerous to repair and rebuild too quickly. "Hasty repairs after Superstorm Sandy created health hazards and subsequently required costly re-dos," he cautioned. "During Sandy, many homes and businesses were damaged by falling