How To Control Mold Problems Caused By A Leaky Basement

Do you know what mold problems can be caused by a leaky basement? If you do not know, we are here to inform you. Read below to learn about potential mold problems caused by leaky basements and how to resolve the mold problems.   What is Mold? В Mold is a stachybotrys chartarum and can form [...]

January 24, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Health Risks, Indoor Environments, mold contractor, mold growth prevention   No Comments

What Exactly is Mold Remediation?

  Do you know what is mold remediation? If you do not, we are here to inform you. Read below to learn all about mold remediation.   Mold remediation is a term for mold removal. A team of skilled professionals assesses the severity of a mold problem in a building. The professionals then remove the [...]

January 18, 2012  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  Posted in: Health Risks, mold contractor, mold growth prevention, Ventilation Improvement   No Comments

Hiring the Right Mold Removal Contractor

If you feel you may have a mold problem in your home, it is important to hire a well-qualified mold remediation service to deal with the outbreak as soon as possible. Mold, while most is harmless, can trigger serious allergic reactions and health problems, such as respiratory distress. This article from MoldRemovalFacts.com explains the importance [...]

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EPA Lead Rule Issue

Until the Environmental Protection Agncy (EPA) approves a reliable lead test (mandated in its own regulations), it will not be able to enforce its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (LRRP). This article from Indoor Environment Connections goes into greater detail about the regulation, which went into effect 22 April 2010. The LRRP requires contractors, [...]

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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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Can Headaches Be Caused By Poor Air Quality?

Headaches are just a natural part of life, brought on by physical or emotional stress, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, headaches can be brought on by stresses, but that is not their only cause. What if I told you that some headaches could be brought on by the indoor air quality of your home? [...]

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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,” [...]

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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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