While mold related news stories tend to focus on toxic mold in the home, it is also possible for mold to affect the interior your car. There are many different types of mold living in nature. When these airborne fungal spores get into your car and they find a wet surface they have the chance [...]
Toxic mold and indoor air pollution from biological sources continue to draw media attention. This is due to several factors, most keen among them is the growing sense of awareness of how much mold, especially toxic mold, can impact your health. Indeed, it is estimated that roughly 40% of American buildings have some form of [...]
Mildew, mold, and other types of fungi that invade your home or place of business are often related to ambient moisture. This could be from something like high humidity, a leaking pipe, a damp basement crawl space, or something as simple as failing to use the ventilation system in your bathroom and kitchen. There are [...]
It’s believed that there are thousands of types of naturally occurring mold in the world. Some can be beneficial while others can be harmful to your health. One type of mold that you might encounter in your home is commonly referred to as “Cobweb Mold.” In general, it isn’t just one species of mold. It [...]
Mold is very prevalent in the natural world, which means it is also very likely to be present in your home. It tends to travel through the air in the form of microscopic pores released by a mature colony. Once the spores enter your home, they can take up residence on just about anything. This [...]
More and more people are becoming aware of the potential threat posed by the presence of mold in their home. Most of the cases talked about in the media related to molds ability to cause respiratory problems as well as sparking respiratory allergies. Individuals with asthma also seem more likely to experience an attack if [...]
Mold spores are found all throughout nature. It’s estimated that there are nearly 300,000 different types of mold living free and in the wild. Mold is technically a type of fungus. While it has roots like a plant, it does not draw its energy from the sun. At the same time, it lacks an animal’s [...]
Buying a house, vacation property, or even investing in a timeshare typically comes with a little risk. Before making an offer, many potential property buyers will ask themselves a lot of questions. Will the property hold its value? Will it have a higher cost to maintain? Is the property turnkey, or will it need some [...]
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 [...]
