Mold and mildew are easily confused, especially if you don’t work in an industry that requires you to know the difference. While there are some similarities between the two, overall, mold and mildew are two different problems that should be treated differently. Mold vs. Mildew Mold and mildew are both members of the fungi family […]
Mold likes to hide in places where no one will find it. It thrives in dark areas with high humidity and doesn’t just limit itself to residential homes. Commercial buildings can also experience problems with mold – especially if it isn’t detected for a long period of time. Let’s look at some favorite hiding places […]
Summer is the perfect time to start home improvement projects! Warm days, blue skies, and sunshine make it easy to stay outside and work continuously, but what DIY home improvement projects are the most important to complete before fall and winter? Get Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter: Clean and service your air ducts. […]
The truth is most homes have mold. It has nothing to do with the cleanliness of your home, but more about the environmental factors within. Have you started to notice black spots on your walls? Yellow or gray spots on your ceiling? This is a sure sign of bathroom mold. What Causes Mold Mold needs […]
Mold is a common occurrence in every household. It comes in hundreds of different varieties and strains and thrive in a damp environment. Different strains of mold also love to grow on living or once living biological sources – like wooden fixtures in your home. Since wood gathers and holds water, it makes it the […]
Mold is not something that you want to see in any area of your home. It puts ideas in our heads that our home is dirty and contaminated, when in fact, mold has nothing to do with the cleanliness of a home. While black mold is probably the most commonly thought of mold type, there […]
MOLD. It’s the four letter word that homeowners dread hearing. In recent years, the talk of “black mold” has increased. The press and media report regularly on the dangers that mold can cause to the health of those in a household. Here’s the truth – mold isn’t a good thing, but mold is not something […]
The words “toxic” and “mold” are two of the scariest words that humans can hear in the same sentence. When we hear these words together, suddenly just breathing in the air where there might be mold growth becomes frightening. The issue with this is that not all black mold is toxic. There are many misconceptions […]
Dehumidifiers are a great way to solve the problem of excess moisture in your home. Moisture can cause mold and mildew, which can lead to health issues for you and your family if they are exposed to these issues for long periods of time. It’s important to spot the signs of needing a dehumidifier quickly […]
Moisture and humidity are two things that homeowners want to keep out of their house. Water is a breeding ground for many different issues including mold and mildew, which can lead to serious health problems if exposure is frequent. Using a dehumidifier can keep the moisture out of the air, and in turn, keep the […]
