Mold and Mildew share many characteristics, but they are vastly different in the way they are prevented, treated and removed. To help you sift through all of the information available online and to determine what your questionable substance is in your home we’ve developed this easy to use chart that lists the most common the…
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3 Ways to Prevent Attic Mold
Attics are not a place where homeowners spend much time. In fact, you may have never been in your attic! Here’s why you should at least give it a check: attics are an ideal space for mold growth. Improper ventilation, leaks in your roof and improper indoor ventilation can cause mold to grow and spread….
Mold Exposure Symptoms
Exposure to mold in a certain environment can elicit symptoms that are very common to experience. Mold exposure symptoms can present as sinus pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, a headache for example and while these symptoms may seem pretty innocuous, if they are not responding to regular medical treatment, seem to come and go dependant…
Burst Pipe & Water Damage
If you’ve never had a water pipe burst in your home, consider yourself lucky. If you have, we feel for you here at HNST Mold Inspections, and we’d like to help by giving you some information on what to do and why after a water pipe bursts. Of course, there are many reasons a pipe…
Reduce Humidity In Your Home
Summer is unrelenting right now, the temperature is in the high 90’s and humidity is high as well. You’ve probably seen the signs of high humidity in your home already, foggy windows or that musty smell. It’s time to reduce the humidity in your home now before it becomes a problem. It’s simple to do…
National Healthy Homes Month
June is recognized by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as National Healthy Homes Month. Throughout the month of June, the EPA is inviting you to learn more about indoor air, housing, and health. It is the hope of these agencies, that by…