Does Mold Cause Structural Damage?

Does Mold Cause Structural Damage?

It is no secret that nobody wants mold in their home. You know that issues it can cause both the structure of your home and the health of your family are extensive, but what exactly are they? And most importantly, does mold have the ability to cause serious structural...
What is Water Extraction?

What is Water Extraction?

When you come across floods, puddles, or leaks in your home, it is important that you get the water out of your house as quickly as possible in order to prevent further damage. Excess water can come from almost anywhere, whether it be a sink, washing machine,...
My Air Quality Test Showed Mold. Now What?

My Air Quality Test Showed Mold. Now What?

When someone says “air pollution” our thoughts often flash to smog-filled cities, car emissions, and factories pumping hazardous chemicals into the air. But the air you breathe at home or work can also put you at risk. Many of us spend most of our time indoors, but we...
Removing Pet Urine Odors from Your Home

Removing Pet Urine Odors from Your Home

As pet owners, we know that accidents happen. But whether it’s from a new puppy that hasn’t quite figured out that eliminating needs to happen outside and not on the living room floor or a stressed cat that’s taken to marking every room in the house, pet odors are...
Where Does Mold Grow in a Home?

Where Does Mold Grow in a Home?

Nobody wants mold growing in their home, but the first step to getting rid of it is knowing where to spot it. Mold thrives in warm, damp, dark spaces, and whether or not you want to believe it, there are plenty of places where mold might appear in your home. Whether...
My House Flooded. Now What?

My House Flooded. Now What?

Flooding is one of the most devastating things that can happen to a property owner. The damage is frighteningly immediate and can be very costly, especially if it is not handled correctly. Lingering water damage can harm your home’s structure and the health of your...
Preventing Basement Flooding

Preventing Basement Flooding

One of the worst problems to have in your home is basement flooding. Whether you use your basement for recreational use, like a man cave or game room, or use your basement for storage, specifically for that 20-year-old box of your college stuff, basements are an...
How Your Crawl Space Affects Your House

How Your Crawl Space Affects Your House

Simply put, a crawl space is a narrow area between the ground and the first floor of a home or building. Named for the cramped quarters that limit mobility, crawl spaces allow for inspection and repair of electric, plumbing, and air conditioning systems. The other...
What is Stachybotrys?

What is Stachybotrys?

Stachybotrys is often called black mold. Neither plant, nor animal, nor bacteria, mold is a fungus. It consists of dense networks of cell branches all comprising a single creature. While mold exists all around us on surfaces and in the air, specific types and...