How Mold Remediation Solutions Can Keep Your Basement Dry And Hospitable

Are you having issues keeping your basement dry, attractive, safe and healthy? If yes, your damp basement is a breeding ground for dangerous and unhealthy mold spores. Read this article to learn about mold remediation solutions to turn your unpleasant space into a pleasant and healthy living space. When your basement is damp, its walls [...]

May 7, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Basement Mold Prevention, mold contractor, mold growth prevention, Mold Testing, Ventilation Improvement, Water Damage   No Comments

How To Resolve Water Damage And Avoid Mold Amplification

Do you know how to avoid mold amplification when it comes to water intrusion or dampness? If you do not, we are here to tell you how to locate and remove it. Read below to get started. Water leaks often originate from roofing and window system failures. You do not notice it until a heavy [...]

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Definite Link Between Mold And Asthma

Do you or someone you know suffer from asthma?В  If yes, then you should be informed about a study that shows there is a strong link between mold and asthma. Read below to learn about the study and how you can protect yourself from mold. The Study В  Harvard researchers have announced they have found [...]

December 22, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Fungi Prevention, HVAC system, mold contractor, mold growth prevention, Ventilation Improvement   No Comments

Headaches Can Be Caused by Poor Indoor Air Quality

If you regularly get headaches in your home this can be happening due to poor air quality. According to this article, one of two problems can be causing your headaches: mold or clogged air ducts. If you chronically have headaches try to pay attention to where they occur; the location of the room could give [...]

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Mold Prevention in Your Home

There is only one way to prevent mold from growing in your home, and that is by controlling moisture. No matter what you do, you will be unable to prevent mold spores from entering your home. What you can prevent is those mold spores from growing. If there is no moisture, there will be no [...]

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Health Problems Linked to Mold

We have been told all our lives that mold is bad. If we find mold in our homes, we need to have it removed as soon as possible. But does everyone know why mold is bad for us? This article from MedicineNet.com helps to explain the help problems related to mold. Molds produce irritating substances, [...]

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Energy Smart Slabs and Attics Avoid Mold Amplification

The construction of attics and concrete slabs has historically been done as a simple, cost-effective way to support a floor or roof. Because of this, the impact these two areas have on a home’s energy costs and ability to keep mold at bay is often overlooked. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind,” [...]

June 22, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Senators Seek More Limits on the Lead Paint Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Paint (RRP) Rule, which concerns renovations on homes containing pre-1978 lead paint. The regulation requires clearance testing to detect the presence, or lack, of lead following any home renovation. The RRP also requires that contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters, window installers and even wood floor [...]

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Study shows that filters reduce cardiovascular problems

Air pollution is a problem that has gained more and more interest over the past few years. Research has shown that air pollution can negatively affect the health of those who are constantly subjected to harmful environments. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and [...]

June 9, 2011  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Uncategorized   No Comments

Humidity in Schools: Too Dry or Too Damp?

It is like a Shakespearean play – damp or not too damp? That is the question. When is a school too dry or too damp? Both extremes can be hazardous to your child’s health and both need to be dealt with, but in completely separate ways. This article from Indoor Environment Connections Online explains down [...]

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