Mold can be hiding anywhere! Here is our easy 4 step check for you to perform on your home before winter. Step 1: Perform a visible mold search in your home. If you have NO idea what mold looks like, please see our previous posts or google image search so that you know what you’re…
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Mold, Moisture and your home
With the variety of issues facing the environment in 2016 from air pollution to mold many feel as though there is nothing they can do that matters enough. We can clean up all of the messes after they’ve happened, but more importantly it’s what we do to prevent them that create an impact. Mold and…
Black Mold and Insurance Claims
If you’ve ever encountered a major problem in your home, one of the first questions you’ve probably asked yourself is “does my homeowners insurance cover this?” With Black Mold, the question is even more important for you to understand a head of time. Not only does black mold cause damage and unsightly messes in the…
Exposing young Children to bacteria
In today’s world of antibiotic use, hand sanitizing and anti-bacterial soap, is it any wonder that allergies are at an all-time high, and that children’s immune systems aren’t as strong as they used to be? We came across this great video that we’d like to share with you regarding allergies. Mold allergies, asthma and other…
FREE EPA Webinar
As a mold inspector and assessor, we deal with mold and indoor air quality issues every day. One of our favorite places to go to keep up to date and for information is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Occasionally the EPA offers free webinars with discussions which are open to professionals as well as…
Preventing Mold in your Attic
Preventing mold growth and proliferation in your attic is a simple task if the proper time and effort is put into the process. There are two different things that you should check to ensure that your attic is as protected as it can be. Roof: Check your roof for leaks; some are easy to spot…