A mold infestation is never a desirable thing, especially when the situation is serious. People are often shocked to learn that they have mold growing in their homes — and when they hear about the possible ramifications, they’re genuinely concerned. Exposure to toxic levels of mold can cause a whole litany of health problems in … Read more
Whether you suspect mold is a problem in your home or just want to make sure everything’s alright (if you’ve recently bought a used home, for example), finding a good professional is important. But nobody wants to spend any more time than they have to on this task. Here are some important ways to make … Read more
Running a business is about staying on top of things, being flexible, and dealing with new situations as they arise. If you can’t do this, there’s very little chance of success with any type of business. The world is constantly changing and it’s important to change along with it — while continuing to do the … 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
Everywhere you look these days, someone is trying to share a secret with you. Every infomercial on TV and every internet advertisement is full of “top secret” information to enhance your health, get a better mortgage, prevent this or that, or otherwise make your life better. There’s obviously nothing secret about this kind of thing. … Read more
Nobody likes to get that call from the mold testing lab that says: Yes, you have toxic mold growing in your home. But there are also situations in which that call isn’t necessary. Sometimes pulling back an old piece of sheetrock, or lifting up a floor tile, is enough to prove that mold has been … Read more
With Halloween just around the corner, everybody is talking about their favorite horror stories. Many families are dressing up their homes with ghosts, witches, carved pumpkins, and other things that are meant to be scary (in a fun way). But could there be something else lurking in your home, something that’s actually scary in real … Read more
Don’t be fooled into believing that mold is a summertime problem. Sure, outdoor humidity levels are higher during the summer, and mold can certainly rear its ugly head during the warmest months of the year— but winter is also an ideal time for mold to grow, particularly inside your home, where humidity levels may be … Read more
If you have recently discovered that your house is ridden with a mold problem, you already know that the wisest decision is to address it right away. Chances are, you’ve already looked into hiring an expert to take care of the removal, and you might even have a good idea about the costs that go … Read more
If you’re the owner of an older home, or if you’re considering buying one, you may be curious to find out if older buildings are more likely to have mold problems. After all, mold lowers the value of the building, and also leads to a variety of health issues. In short, the answer is yes. … Read more