The basement is a dark, generally unventilated and moisture laden area of most homes. In basements, floods happen, pipes are prone to leakage, humidity is usually uncontrolled and air flow is stagnant. These conditions are just perfect for mold to originate and proliferate, in fact, the basement is one of the most common places to…
basement mold
Humidity is rising
From Monticello to Poughkeepsie the humidity is rising, hot humid days are here and not going anywhere soon. Many are booting up their dehumidifiers for some relief in the home from excessive humidity. Increased humidity can lead to an optimal mold growth environment in your home. Use of a dehumidifier can help to reduce moisture…
Basement Mold
While mold doesn’t discriminate where it originates, and largely spreads fast, the cellar is one of the most common areas where mold grows. For some, the basement is a place they rarely go. Perhaps you run down and throw in a load of wash, or put a box of old clothes down for storage, but…