Allergies, Cold, or Mold? How to Tell the Difference
There’s nothing that can put a damper on a nice day quite like a cold. But what if it’s more than just a cold and the symptoms seem to never go away? Well, if that’s the case, a mold allergy might be to blame. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two and fix […]
Dos and Don’ts — How to Get Rid of Black Mold
Having black mold in our homes is extremely unhealthy and can cause severe skin irritation and even respiratory problems. Some people are also allergic to it, and inhaling the spores can send them to the hospital. So removing the mold and getting it out of our houses as soon as possible has to be our […]
Black Mold Exposure — What It Is and Isn’t
By now, all of us have come across articles that talk about how dangerous exposure to black mold can be. Apparently, in some severe cases, it can even cause cancer and death. But is there any medical research to back up these claims? Here’s what we need to know about black mold exposure. What Is […]
Mold and How It Works
Ah, mold. We’ve all had a moldy patch or two on the bathroom wall at some point. Many of us also enjoy blue cheese, and who hasn’t had last week’s bread go all blue and fuzzy? However, there is more to it than that. Mold is everywhere — quite literally. Even if we can’t see […]
Typical Delays When Closing on a Home
Though selling a property is easy for most real estate agents, buyers often find that closing on a home takes way too long for a variety of reasons. It takes about four weeks on average to get everything ready. In most cases, the delays come down to repairs required to pass a home inspection. It’s […]
DIY Mold Inspection: Spot Checking for Mold
Because mold is such a durable organism, keeping up with regular spot checks and mold inspections around your home is vital. Mold can easily grow and spread before we even know it’s in our house, because it typically grows in areas that aren’t in our regular line of sight. Preventing mold can be tough, but […]
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, […]
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 […]
Spring Cleaning Checklist: The Household Mold Version
It’s been a long, cold winter in our part of the world and I, for one, am more than ready for spring to arrive. However, warmer weather means higher chances of mold growing in or around your home. Here are a few spring cleaning tips to be at the top of your mold prevention game. […]
Mold Inspection: What is Air Testing?
Mold is like a ninja. It’s silent, sneaky and sometimes a little smelly. (For the record, I don’t think ninjas are smelly but I can’t confirm or deny this because I’ve never actually met one… just as they prefer.) If you notice a musty odor in certain areas of your home or see some discoloration […]
