Easy to Spot Signs of Mold Growth
Last week I went over some easy tips on how to prevent mold from making a home in your house, but how do you know if mold growth is already present? Mold can be sneaky and has the ability to be well on its way to a large and healthy patch of growth before you […]
Mold Removal and Mold Remediation: The Lowdown
It’s very common for us to get calls from panicked homeowners because they’ve discovered mold in their homes. With an overload of questions about mold removal and mold remediation, they typically fear the worst. They also believe we’re going to confirm their fears and tell them it’s time to demolish their home and start from […]
Mold Growth in Public Facilities
We talk about mold growth a lot in our neck of the woods, but we mainly focus on mold growth in homes. It’s not often we discuss mold growth in public facilities, but it’s an important topic as well. Public facilities suffer from the same issues residential homes do but in a larger capacity. This […]
Will a Home Inspection Find Mold?
Selling your home is a big decision. Whether you’ve just outgrown your current house or a new job is taking you to a different area, all of the tasks you need to complete to get your home on the market can be overwhelming. One thing that never changes is the requirement of a home inspection, […]
Will Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Mold Removal?
When it comes to homeowner’s insurance, most people assume that any damage is covered by insurance. It makes sense. Fires and floods are covered for the most part, and because mold can grow without you knowing of its existence and make your family sick, it’s understandable that most people think mold removal should be covered […]
Is Toxic Black Mold Harmful to Your Pets?
If you’re anything like me, you love your pets as much as any family member. That’s why it’s just as important to keep an eye on their health. Because our pets can’t tell us when something is bothering them, we have to look for signs that may indicate something is off with their health. Just […]
What Does Mold Growth Mean for You?
When you find mold in your house, it’s reasonable to panic. Why wouldn’t you? The media has been pounding it into our heads that household mold is the worst possible thing we could find in our homes, and while it isn’t the best problem you could run into, you certainly don’t need to pack up […]
Will Household Mold Die On It’s Own?
Because household mold is a living organism, it’s natural to think that, without the proper sustenance it needs, it will eventually die off on its own. Oh, if it were only that easy. Mold is the equivalent to Uncle Eddie from the National Lampoon’s Vacation movies but without the humor. Let’s discuss why mold isn’t […]
Mold and Mildew: Are They the Same Thing?
People often mistake mildew for mold and we can’t really fault them for it. They’re both gross. They’re both fungi. If you don’t deal with mold on a regular basis like we do, it’s easy to get the two confused. There are some differences between the two and I’m going to help you learn what […]
Tips for a Mold-Free Laundry Room
We’ve talked about mold in our attic, mold in our basement, and mold in our bathroom, but what about some of the areas of the house that might provide the perfect environment for mold growth? Anyplace with a faucet might come to mind due to possible leaks and that source of moisture, but what about […]
