Commercial properties have rules and regulations on safety that can come from the local, state, or even federal level. Maintaining compliance with these requirements is a key component of avoiding liability lawsuits as well as potential fees and fines. While things, like managing ice in winter, general safety, ADA compliance, electrical codes and making sure [...]
Chances are you have heard about things like black mold, toxic mold, or new stories about how mold in your home can make you sick. Indeed, these mold illnesses afflict large numbers of people every year. Yet mold is present in more than just musty old basements, crawl spaces, and behind leaky faucets. It can [...]
For some people winter is a thing to bemoan as they wrap up in sweaters and blankets, counting down the days until summer returns. For others, winter is a time to enjoy the snow, skiing, sledding, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and other cold-weather activities beckon. Of course, winter also has the ability to affect your home [...]
Many people dream of a home or a vacation home on the water. Whether it's near the lake on a river vista or a classic beach house where you can hear the waves lap on the shore. For some simply having a place in a community near the water lets them quickly enjoy the waves, [...]
Water that infiltrates your home from a ruptured pipe, rainwater runoff, or localized flooding can do more than damage your property, it can also become the key catalyst for the development of potentially dangerous mold. Even if it isn’t a major incident that temporarily inundates your property with water, something as simple as poor ventilation [...]
Many American Households have some form of bleach as an all-purpose cleaner and surface disinfectant. Its chlorine component has a long-standing reputation for killing microbes on hard surfaces. Yet recently the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency are making a closer examination of bleach. This includes changing [...]
Mold is one of the most common household problems. It affects homes across geographical locations and has no regard for socioeconomic status. The heat of the summertime has people all over thankful for the air conditioner and air vents in their homes. So, take a moment of that appreciation and check out your air vents [...]
One of the places you may not think about mold growing in is your home’s foundation. In fact, there’s a good chance you don’t think about your home’s foundation at all. However, mold loves to grow in your foundation and it can cause some severe problems if not addressed. Here’s why you should pay attention [...]
Chances are you don’t stare into your toilet bowl very often to inspect it. In fact, most people don’t even give it a second thought after doing their business. But, did you know that your toilet is an ideal habitat for mold growth? Sure, what you put into the toilet every day is decidedly grosser [...]
The short answer is: no. You should never, in any circumstance, paint over mold. This is a huge mistake made by both homeowners and landlords every day when it comes to “fixing” a mold problem. Unfortunately, painting over mold does no good. In fact, it can lead to more costly repairs, negative health conditions, and [...]
