Understanding Mold Growth
If you haven’t ever had to deal with mold growth in your home, it’s most likely never been top of mind. Mold is a fickle organism that can be very hard to get rid of and sometimes very hard to identify in general. One of the most famous quotes from The Art of War is […]
Do You Have Toxic Black Mold?
There’s an endless amount of information available relating to toxic black mold, but it can be difficult to sort through all of it to get to what you really need to know. In this article, I’m going to cover the basic info you need to determine a couple of things. One, this will help you […]
Common Factors In Mold Growth
With the holidays fast approaching, you might be expecting more traffic in your house than normal. If you plan on hosting family and friends for the holidays, the last thing you want is for a guest to spot mold growing in your home. Not only can mold be embarrassing, it can cause major health problems […]
Drywall and Water Damage: A Perfect Spot for Mold
Any sort of flooding event causes water damage to your home. Whether you’re dealing with structural damage, wet carpets and floors, or ruined personal items such as clothing and books, the one thing you now have to concern yourself with is mold growth. Mold is attracted to all sources of moisture and because mold can […]
Your Washing Machine and Mold Growth
When you think of mold invading your house, you probably expect it to be in the normal places – your attic, basement, even your bathroom or around your shower if you’ve been a little lax in the cleaning department when it comes to your bathroom. (I’m looking at you, college students.) However, because mold can […]
Mold Growth Inside Your Furnace
While metal isn’t the most common place for mold growth, the furnace still lends itself to the right conditions for a mold problem.
Mold Exposure: What Are the Symptoms?
Mold can cause a variety of symptoms in different people, but the symptoms are very similar to other illnesses and this makes it hard to diagnose. I’m sure you’ve seen the coverage in the media about mold lately and none of it is good, but it’s important to know that not everyone is allergic to […]
Weather and Mold Growth
As you gear up to say farewell to summer and prepare for colder weather, are you prepared for the possible mold growth changing temperatures can bring? When we change seasons, the temperature swings can lead to perfect opportunities for mold to grow if we aren’t careful. But don’t worry. That’s why I’m here. I can […]
Toxic Black Mold: Common Misconceptions
There are a plethora of different types of mold (no, really, there are so many we don’t even have a final count), but the one people are most worried about is the infamous toxic black mold. While the media might have gone a little overboard lately with all of the horror stories around black mold, […]
Home Inspectors and Mold Growth
Whether you’ve outgrown your first home with the addition of children or if you’re empty nesters who are ready to downsize to something with less square footage, the decision to sell your home is a big one. In fact, selling and/or buying a home is listed as one of the top five stressful things you […]
