Excess humidity is the biggest cause of mold due to the lack of proper aeration in the house. This culminates into a lot of moisture that eventually condenses thus leaving some water droplets on the varying surfaces in the house. This ultimately causes the rampant growth of mold. Many homes therefore offer the ideal conditions … Read more
Mold not only looks bad but can also be harmful to your health when you are exposed to its spores. It can appear in many forms and grows in areas that experience constant moisture and high levels of humidity. For instance, you may notice some white patches on your floor, slimy black spots on your … Read more
As a homeowner, nobody wants to make costly mistakes – and yet the pitfalls are everywhere. That’s part of what makes being a homeowner so challenging and exciting. There is no end to the challenges that arise, and doing things the right way means greater financial health over the long term. Residential mold is one … Read more
When you’ve been through a long winter (as we go through every year here in New Jersey, more or less), there are plenty of cobwebs and dusty corners by the time spring rolls around. Effectively, your home has been shut tight for the past 4 or 5 months. In many cases, the air has been … Read more
Mold spores are everywhere, like it or not. In fact, they perform a valuable function in the ecosystem — so it wouldn’t actually be a good thing to eradicate all mold from the face of the earth. But when it comes to our homes, it’s important to keep mold at ordinary levels. If mold spores … Read more
When homeowners first learn about the risks of residential mold, they’re often a little bit frustrated — especially if they’ve only recently purchased a home for the first time. Aren’t there enough details to think about already? Aren’t there enough expenses, repairs, renovation projects, and other things to worry about? Nobody’s saying that residential mold … Read more
Obviously, not every American lives in an area with four distinct seasons. For people who live in particularly dry and arid environments such as Arizona or Nevada, residential mold tends to be less of an issue. This is mainly because the humidity in the air is consistently low, which makes it more difficult for various … Read more
The key to buying a home is making the best possible use of your money. This purchase becomes an important aspect of your financial health. Every detail matters. The materials used to build and/or renovate the property will go a long way toward determining how valuable and functional it will be in years to come. … Read more
When it comes to your home, there are certain advantages to renting instead of owning. You don’t have to mow the lawn or worry about general maintenance issues. If something goes wrong, you simply dial a number and wait for the superintendent to show up. And when you decide to move, all you have to … Read more
Health risks are one of the main reasons why people guard carefully against residential mold. It’s true that mold colonies can cause serious structural and financial problems for your home, but the list of potential symptoms for acute mold exposure is far more troubling. Homeowners work hard to keep their families healthy, and neglecting potential … Read more