Mold is a natural part of our outdoor environment, and most damage caused by mold can be passed on a daily basis without any effects at all. But, it is a problem when it begins to form and grow in the home or an office setting. Mold spores in these Read more…
Indoor pollution can stem from a variety of sources, externally from the air outside, but it can also originate from indoors. This may become particularly problematic during colder seasons when we seal up our homes to conserve heat. Let?s quickly review some of the most common air pollutants. We?ll cover Read more…
Many homeowners mistake mold for rust. The see a reddish brown colored stain, and automatically assume that it was caused by something rusting while against the tarnished surface. This isn?t always true! If you are seeing stains on counters, walls, and floors that weren?t there in the past, it is Read more…
When designing a new home, one feature that most decide to include is the skylight. It adds elegance, value, and is aesthetically pleasing for both the owner and future buyers. Unfortunately, some find that when the skylight is installed it isn?t sealed properly. This can cause both visible and nonvisible Read more…
Wherever plants are grown, gray mold can be lurking. It doesn?t matter if it is inside of your home, in a greenhouse, or on your front lawn. It spreads by both wind and water, so it is easy to become a victim of it! Sometimes it is dormant for the Read more…
It can be tedious trying to repair property that has been damaged by flooding. Living in the wetlands of any area can make flooding a higher possibility, but in areas with high moisture and heat, it makes it even more daunting. Flood damage has to be repaired quickly, as mold Read more…
Being exposed to mold is always unhealthy, but some strains are more toxic than others. If you have a mold problem or suspect you may have a mold problem the issue will always stem from an unchecked moisture issue. This is why the best way to deal with mold is Read more…
Indoor pollution can stem from a variety of sources. These sources may originate from the air outside of the house, but they can also originate from inside the house. Indoor sources of pollutions may become particularly problematic during colder seasons when we seal up our homes to conserve heat. Let?s Read more…
Society has become increasingly more environmentally conscious. Few people, however, pay attention to the air quality in their own homes. This is problematic if the air is polluted with toxins and other irritants. If the goal is to improve the quality of the air we breathe, why not start at home? Read more…
For homeowners that live in a humid climate, the humidity can become a huge problem. More often than not, moisture progresses because the basement has design flaws in waterproofing and thermal insulation. Condensation due to poor ventilation can also occur. The higher the humidity, the more condensation. The moisture Read more…