How to Get Rid of White Mold On Basement Walls?
Basements usually provide damp, dark conditions that are perfect for mold growth. If you discover fuzzy white patches spreading on your walls, you might wonder if white mold is dangerous. Unfortunately, white mold can pose risks to your health and the structural integrity of your home. While concrete itself doesn’t feed mold growth, the dust, […]
Does Attic Mold Need to be Removed?
Mold anywhere in your home shouldn’t be ignored. Attic mold is no exception to this rule, regardless of how long it goes unnoticed. Attic mold, even in an unused place such as your attic, can cause health issues to those living in your home if the mold is left untreated. Calling in a professional mold […]
Ready to Purchase Homeowners Insurance? Make Sure It Includes Protection Against Mold!
Have you recently purchased a home and are now ready to insure your new home? There are the standard coverages like fire, theft, flooding, etc. But what if mold is found in areas of your home? Is mold covered in your new policy? Chances are…it’s probably not. Mold damage in your home can be extremely […]
Five Ways to Prevent Kitchen Water Damage
When we think of water damage affecting our homes, we don’t often think of it coming from the kitchen. Most of the time, we tend to focus on waterproofing our basements and roofs, however, the kitchen is one area of our homes that can’t afford to be ignored when it comes to water damage. Here […]
Remove Mold Smells Like the Experts
Like it or not, there is mold everywhere, be it in the air we breathe or on some of the surfaces with which we come into contact. Despite how common mold may be in our world, efforts should still be made to avoid its presence–especially in your home–to avoid varying health effects, including nasal, throat, […]
Carpet Mold: Is Unhealthy Filth Lurking Beneath Your Feet?
There are lots of benefits to having carpeted floors in your home: energy-saving warmth, decor aesthetics, low maintenance, reduction of falls, and overall comfort. Carpet can also be help to trap dust and allergens until vacuumed, which can be easier on your respiratory system versus kicking up contaminants from wood and laminate floors into the […]
4 Types Of Mold Commonly Found In Homes And What To Look Out For
Mold is certainly one of the grossest things you can find in your home. Because of its nasty appearance, many homeowners go into a panic upon finding mold in their home. A common misconception is that if you have mold in your home you’re likely to develop serious health problems. Most mold only causes minor respiratory […]
5 Ways to Prevent Mold in Commercial Buildings
If mold is something you more commonly associate with food that’s hung out in the fridge for too long, then any commercial buildings you own or manage could be in danger. Sticking with the refrigerator analogy for a moment, the fuzzy stuff is attracted to forgotten leftovers because the food is an organic substance on […]
Mold: What is it and Why it Should be Left to a Professional
The last thing anyone wants to hear is that your home has been infested with mold. Not only is it costly and difficult to remove, mold is dangerous and can be hazardous. It is extremely important to remember that when dealing with mold, it is best to leave the remediation to a qualified, trained professional […]
How Ice Dams Cause Mold Growth
Living in Manhattan and surrounding Kansas areas, we’re used to battling through snowy, icy, cold winters. But just because we’re used to the icy cold doesn’t make our homes immune to ice dams and the danger they pose to the health of our homes. But first things first. How Are Ice Dams Formed? Two reasons […]
