In the news there’s often scary stories about mold: it’s growing in condos and making people sick, it’s in hospital HVAC systems, and toxic black mold is making people sick. But what is it, exactly, and why does mold get us all in a tizzy? Is it all bad? At its simplest, mold is...

If you’ve found mold in your home, the most important thing to do (besides having it cleaned up properly, of course) is to track it back to its source. Mold needs a couple of important ingredients to survive: a food source, moisture, and temperature. If you think about two of the most common...

If you’re doing some maintenance around your home or business this spring, you might want to spend a little time looking for mold growth in and around your structure. Mold may begin as a small patch here or there, but can quickly spread throughout your home and cause problems with your...

Looking up is not our first reaction when ferreting out mold problems in our homes. Finding mold in the deepest, darkest parts of our homes is to be expected - basements can flood, downstairs bathrooms might have a leak. The crawlspace may only be entered once or twice a year to get the Christmas...

If you’re building a new home or renovating an old one, choosing the right kind siding for your house can make a huge difference in its durability and ability to withstand moisture and therefore prevent mold growth both inside and outside your home. Maintaining the outside of your home is...

If you own a home or business, making sure that your family, employees or tenants are protected from the toxic effects of mold should be a key concern. If you are a landlord, mold growing in your rental property should concern more than just your tenants. Old buildings, as well as new, can be...

Concrete is a versatile, beautiful, and strong building material that has many applications in and around your home, business, or property. But like many materials, it is not impervious to mold growth, which can lead to serious problems beyond unsightly spots or stains. If you’re building...