Should Homeowners Be Worried About Residential Mold in HVAC Systems?

August 16, 2018 by admin
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The trick thing about mold is that it often takes up residence in places where you’d least expect it. It makes sense that mold and mildew commonly appears in bathrooms, since there is so much moisture and steam from hot water. It also makes a reasonable amount of sense that mold would commonly be a problem in basements, which tend to be humid and undisturbed for long periods of time. The attic is another common spot for mold to grow, in large part because heat Continue reading →

Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 2—Treatment

August 14, 2018 by admin
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Editor’s Note: It was three weeks ago that we published Part I of a two-part guest blog post on the challenges of living with mold in Tampa, Florida. That post, Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 1 — Recognizing the Warning Signs,” was authored by the Tampa-based medical team at BioDesign Wellness Center. If you read the post, you learned about the symptoms of mold illness and the signs your home may be contaminated with toxic mold. The post also described the four mold toxins Continue reading →

Should I Finish My Basement Without Checking for Mold?

August 9, 2018 by admin
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Home renovations are a big deal these days. The number of magazine and TV shows dedicated to the subject is proof that more and more people are interested in renovating and improving their living spaces. There are a seemingly endless number of projects that can be undertaken, and the spectrum of quality is even wider. That’s part of what fascinates people so much about home renovations: Some of them turn out great, while others seem to create nothing but drama. Basements are one area that’s Continue reading →

Are You Buying a House with Mold Issues?

July 25, 2018 by admin
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Buying a home is one of the most exciting moments in the life of an individual, couple, or family. Suddenly, you don’t have to worry about that pesky landlord anymore. You are the landlord, and the property is your kingdom. If you want to make changes to the home’s interior or exterior, you don’t need to ask permission (there are, of course, exceptions to this – certain renovations will require special permission from local and/or state governments). Indeed, becoming a homeowner is a great feeling. Continue reading →

Living with Mold in Tampa: Part 1 — Recognizing the Warning Signs

July 17, 2018 by admin
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Editor’s Note: Today, we’re excited to bring you a guest blog post from the medical team at BioDesign Wellness Center — a Tampa-based Functional Medicine and Integrative Healthcare practice with deep expertise in diagnosing and treating mold-related illnesses. At BioDesign, their sole emphasis is on helping patients understand and resolve the underlying cause of their health conditions (as opposed to just treating symptoms). They work to help you take control of your health and not just rely on medication and temporary fixes for what ails Continue reading →

3 Common Mistakes that Lead to Mold Problems

July 10, 2018 by admin
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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 area where people make a lot of costly mistakes. Often times, these mistakes are “oversights” that allow mold invasions to get out of hand. By then, a full-scale mold remediation Continue reading →

3 Common Mistakes Made By Mold Professionals

June 25, 2018 by admin
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Everybody makes mistakes – that’s a lesson we all learn very early in life. It’s not supposed to be used as an excuse for negligence or being sloppy, and that’s why it’s so important to learn from our mistakes. That’s how we do better next time around. As with any profession, mistakes commonly occur in the world of mold prevention and removal. It’s just the nature of the business. There are many different variables to consider, and it so happens that less experienced or less Continue reading →

If My Home Needs Mold Removal, Does it Stay on My Home’s Record?

June 19, 2018 by admin
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Everybody knows that credit reports are important. The financial and job opportunities that come your way might depend heavily on your score, and various other details associated with your report. That’s why people work so hard to keep their credit reports moving in the right direction – and if you already have good credit, you’re careful not to let it slip. You may not realize it, but if you’re a homeowner, your property itself is a kind of credit report. Certain things that happen to Continue reading →

3 Simple Ways to Keep Mold Away

June 11, 2018 by admin
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If you ask the average homeowner about their mold prevention strategy, they’ll probably answer by scratching their head. Mold isn’t something that most people spend a lot of time thinking about until it becomes a serious problem. By then, prevention measures are too late; remediation is the only solution. It’s possible to prevent this type of scenario if we know a little more about how to keep mold away. Here are three key measures you can take: 1. Control the humidity One of the most Continue reading →

What are the Dangers of Cleaning Mold Yourself?

May 23, 2018 by admin
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When’s the last time you did a home maintenance project yourself that you normally hired out to a professional? If you’re like many homeowners, the impetus to do things yourself has risen considerably in recent years. That’s because information has become so much more abundant and widely available. Not only that, materials and tools have become more efficient and sophisticated, meaning that DIY projects often make a good amount of economical sense. Is cleaning up a mold invasion a good DIY project? Not really. It’s Continue reading →

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