Keeping Mold Growth at Bay
Mold growth causes a wide range of problems and if you don’t notice it quickly, it can get out of hand. Mold is attracted to any source of water and it doesn’t have to be a large amount either. Mold can seek out even a small amount of water. There are a multitude of different […]
Energy Efficient Homes and Mold Prevention
Many of us are always looking for ways we can cut back on our living expenses. Investing in an energy efficient home is a route many take and while it will help with the cost of your heating and cooling bills, it might make mold prevention harder. Disappointing news, I know. However, if you’re aware […]
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 […]
DIY Mold Removal Stain
Over half of the homes in the United States will experience mold at some point in their existence. It’s a natural organism that tends to pop up when it has access to moisture and a feeding source, and unfortunately, those two things aren’t hard to come by. Most people believe that bleach is the best […]
Removing and Preventing Bathroom Mold
If you’ve ever had the joy of pulling back your shower curtain to see some sort of dark, slimy substance at the bottom of your shower curtain or around your faucet, don’t worry. We’ve all been there. Bathroom mold is a very common problem and it doesn’t mean your house is dirty or completely infested […]
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 […]
Five Basic Mold Prevention Tips
Mold causes a variety of problems, including structural damage to your home if it manages to grow inside your walls. If anyone in your household is allergic to mold (including pets), they can experience a runny nose, scratchy throat, sneezing, and even more severe symptoms, such as migraines and depression. Without mincing words, mold is […]
Mold and Home Insulation: What You Need to Know
Indoor air quality probably isn’t constantly on your mind. That is, unless you’re one of the unfortunate millions who are allergic to mold. If you fall in that category you may notice sneezing, scratchy throat, and headaches just to name a few symptoms. Household mold has been a hot topic in the news lately and […]
Regular Moisture Checks: Why They're Important
I feel like we’re in the middle of our 8th winter and warm weather is never going to arrive, but since I know that’s not how things work, I’ve taken my mind off the unseasonably cold weather and started my spring cleaning. Most people include tasks like washing windows and cleaning out the closets on […]
Household Mold Prevention: Where Do You Start?
Dandelions run rampant in my front yard starting around this time of year and continuing on into the summer if my husband isn’t careful. He spends a good chunk of his time outdoors beginning in the spring taking the proper steps to have our yard looking tip-top by the time summer really gets here. If […]
