If you had a dollar for every time some company or TV commercial promised you something impossible, you’d probably be able to retire tomorrow. It seems like everywhere we look these days, outlandish claims are being made. Lose weight simply by taking pills or wearing a special brace. Make millions by using a “proven” system … Read more
One of the most troubling aspects of having mold in your home is that you don’t always know that it’s there. As mold often grows in dark or damp places such as in your basement or under a sink, sometimes it is not easily visible. In some cases, mold can even grow inside a wall … Read more
Just how big a problem is mold in your home? Mold spores are everywhere in the air, both indoors and out. That considered, to what extent are these pesky fungi really a threat to your health and home? While mold may not be life threatening, it’s certainly something that most home owners worry about. Here’s … Read more
You probably already know that mold prefers humid, dark environments with plenty of porous material to colonize. Put these ingredients together—such as a dark room without windows, covered in 1970s wallpaper—and you’re almost bound to have a problem on your hands. A flooded basement where the water was never properly cleaned up? Mold will almost … Read more
When you notice mold growing in your home or business, what’s the first thing you do? Many people start scrubbing and attacking the mold with chemicals, hoping to get rid of it as quickly as possible. But there’s something important they don’t realize. There are hundreds of different varieties of mold. They have various degrees … Read more
When mold growth gets out of the hand, the consequences can affect your peace of mind, your family’s health, and even the value of your property. The microscopic nature of mold spores means mold is highly opportunistic. It uses every means available, without apology, to grow and spread throughout your home or business. If mold … Read more
It’s common knowledge that mold needs a specific set of conditions in order to thrive. Moisture, food and warmth are essential. Mold also prefers to grow in dark places where it won’t be disturbed. For example, a wallpapered corner of a room that’s constantly damp from leaky pipes is almost sure to attract mold of … Read more