It would be nice if mold were something you only hard to worry about in specific cases, such as basement flooding, broken pipes, or faulty gutters that lead to moisture accumulation on your home’s exterior. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Mold is a resilient organism and is constantly looking for places to grab hold. What’s … Read more
Twenty years ago, the risks of mold weren’t very well documented. People knew that moldy walls and floors were not a desirable thing, but the risks of mold (both financial and health-related) weren’t clearly understood. Today we know that mold is a serious problem; that it has to be actively prevented and swiftly dealt with. … 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 performed by a reputable contractor, mold remediation is generally an effective way to stomp out mold infestations at their source. In most cases, it’s also an economical solution. The exact cost will depend on the extent of the problem however, and getting rid of serious mold growth might not come cheap. In other words, … Read more
If someone asked you where mold typically shows up in the average home, you’d probably run through a list of the usual suspects: In musty basements and attics, behind old wallpaper, between the bathroom tiles, and maybe in the dark corners of the kitchen. Indeed, these are all places where mold is typically found. But … Read more
The majority of mold infestations in American’s homes are minor—that is, if you don’t wait too long to take action. When the colony is relatively contained and immature, specialists are able to address the problem relatively quickly, leaving you with a lighter bill. But in cases where mold has a strong foothold, the costs of … Read more
So you’ve discovered mold in your home, and you want to deal with the problem as soon as possible. You search Google for mold remediation companies in your area and come up with two or three options. You’ll want to choose one as soon as possible, right? After all, the longer you wait, the worse … Read more
Most people know that mold is not something you want hanging around the house. After all, when a minor mold problem is left unchecked, it might become a major mold problem. The colony expands deep into the walls, floors and ceilings. Cleaning is no longer an option. Professionals have to remove and dispose of infected … Read more
If you want to prevent mold infestation in your home—and all the nagging problems that go along with it—the most important thing you can do is understand the causes. For example, mold loves humidity. That means you want the air to be ventilated and dry inside your home. Mold also thrives on damp or waterlogged … Read more
It’s one of those unfortunate realities of home ownership: Sooner or later, whether it’s flooding or a broken pipe, you’re going to experience water damage of some kind. Older homes are more susceptible, as are homes in wet or snowy climates—but water damage can truly happen to anyone. When it happens to you, the first … Read more