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The Dangers of Hidden Mold in the Home and How to Find It

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Mold (fungi) is a natural, living substance that grows in every part of the world, and is especially harmful on food, vegetation, and building materials. While visible mold can present many dangers, hidden mold in our place of residence can … Continue reading →

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Why Bleach Does Not Kill Mold. Surprised?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

1) The object to killing mold is to kill its “roots” (hyphal fragments). Mold remediation involves the need to penetrate and disinfect porous surfaces such as concrete, wood and other cellulose based building materials. Chlorine bleach should not be used … Continue reading →

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Buying a home? Beware of health hazards lurking in older homes

Posted on March 17, 2013 by

With spring finally upon us, more and more potential homebuyers are out and about looking for homes to call their own. Many homebuyers are drawn to looking at older homes (1900-1960) for a variety of reasons from their character to … Continue reading →

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Buying a ‘Money Pit’ What to Know in Case You Buy a House of Horrors

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Though there’s no such thing as a perfect house — every home, even newly-constructed ones, will have some issue or another — the trick is to make sure the home is free of any major problems before signing the dotted … Continue reading →

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Mold Causes Asthma!

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

Last month, a research team from the University of Cincinnati in the United States published a study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology that showed a definite QUANTITATIVE link between mold and asthma. http://www.gotmold.ca/2012/08/mold-causes-asthma/

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5 Expensive (and Unexpected) Things That Can Happen to Your Home

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

For most people, a home is one of the most valuable assets they’ll ever own. Unfortunately, there are some major perils that can befall a house and put a serious dent in the value of that asset. Many of these … Continue reading →

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September is Mold Awareness Month | Indianapolis, IN.

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency dedicates the month of September as  National Indoor Mold Awareness Month. With recent storms, exceptionally rainy weather and, of course, Hurricane  Irene, many homes throughout the country have been exposed to excessive moisture  and water, … Continue reading →

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Mold: a silent killer

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

by  Senior Airman Christina Bozeman 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs 8/14/2012 – DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. — Mold is alive, and mold is sneaky. It doesn’t even need a constant source of water to sustain life, which isn’t a … Continue reading →

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3 Mold Must-Knows For Every Homeowner

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

By Kelsey Owen – July 30, 2012 Have you seen both raining downpours and blistering temperatures this summer? Is your home suffering from water damage? You’re not alone. While a little part of the water damage picture, mold can be an … Continue reading →

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Berkeley Lab, EPA studies confirm large public health and economic impact of dampness and mold

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

They estimate that number of asthma cases attributable to exposure in home is 4.6 million, at $3.5 billion annual cost Scientific studies show that mold in the walls and ceiling of homes substantially raises the risk of a asthma and … Continue reading →

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