We all want to believe the air in our home is safe to breathe, but because of modern manufacturing practices and our own habits, it probably isn’t as clean as we’d hope. There are 5 common sources of indoor air pollution. In each section below, we will describe the...
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How Mold Impacts Sleep Quality
Mold is known to cause allergic reactions, but it can have more serious effects on your health. Once such effect is diminished sleep quality. When we don’t get enough sleep, it can affect our productivity and even our safety throughout the day, but lack of sleep has...
Is There Mold in Your Carpet?
Carpet is the perfect hiding place for mold. It supplies everything mold needs to grow, under cover yet dangerously close to you and your family. Mold needs a few conditions to thrive: moisture, a food source, and oxygen. Unfortunately, these conditions are found in...
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Mold Remediation?
Having insurance is supposed to give you peace of mind when the worst happens. Whether it’s health, auto, or home insurance, we pay those monthly dues in full confidence that when something unexpected occurs, we’ll be able to handle it financially. But there are tons...
Is There Mold in Your Plumbing?
A key ingredient for mold growth is moisture. Anywhere there is water or humidity, there is a chance that mold can take hold. Pipes and drains are ideal because they are always full of moisture, and they are also hard to inspect. Mold could be thriving in your...
What is Pink Mold?
Mold is a naturally occurring substance, impossible to escape whether indoors or out. It becomes a problem when it develops a colony within your home, exposing your family and pets to extremely high levels of mold. Fortunately, protecting your home from uncontrolled...
How to Improve Your Home Air Quality
Better air quality can keep your family healthier and even improve your quality of life, your sleep and maybe even help your health. And with many of us spending more time than ever at home and indoors, it’s never been more important to have a healthy living...
Mold vs. Mildew
Mildew and mold are similar in many ways. In fact mildew is a type of mold. In common parlance, what is described as "mold" and what is described as "mildew" are generally differentiated by texture and color. Sometimes people use the designation "mildew" to denote...
Where Does Mold Grow in a Home?
IS THERE MOLD IN YOUR HOME? Mold spores are microscopic and can enter your home a variety of ways: through an open door or window, on pets, or on your clothes. So you might be wondering: where does mold settle in the home? Once inside, the spores can settle anywhere....