Mold, one of the most prolific organisms in the world, loves to hide in your home, taking up residence, and growing easier. The worst part is, mold – the collective name given to thousands of different types of fungi, can be harmful and even when you have a mold problem it may not be evident Read More »
When you are considering the purchase of a new home, you look at lots of details to decide if it is the right home for you. And while you may have a home inspector who is checking your potential new home inside and out, there is one area that is often overlooked – the soil Read More »
Are you one of the roughly 40 million Americans who will move this year? Moving can be a great opportunity, but it’s not without its risks. A good example is a home you move to. While everything may look shipshape on the outside, there could be hidden risks. That’s why you should consider an environmental inspection. Whether Read More »
Did you know that indoor air quality has nothing to do with how clean you keep your home? Did you also know that the majority of pollutants have no smell, making them undetectable? Anyone with a home can benefit from improving the air quality their family breathes. If you aren’t sure how to improve the air quality Read More »
Congratulations, you’ve put in an offer on a home! Now it’s time to get your home inspection done. Not having your new home inspected can cause serious issues down the line. In fact, 70% of new homeowners said that a home inspection helped prevent potential issues. If you are trying to figure out what home inspection types you should consider, then you’ve Read More »
American residents spend around $5 billion each year to control termites and repair termite damage. A healthy termite queen lays an egg every 3 seconds for an average of 30,000 eggs every day. It’s no wonder that these wood-eating pests cause so much damage. Worst of all, without termite inspections, it can be almost impossible to Read More »
Always feel like you need some fresh air? Your indoor air quality may be to blame. Indoor air pollutants can be harmful to our health. Substances like asbestos, mold, and lead can all wreak havoc on our bodies causing a variety of symptoms and illnesses. It can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint the source of Read More »
Did you know that one study found that 100% of homes have some form of mold in them? Aside from looking disgusting, mold can have severe effects on your health and the integrity of your home’s structure. If you’re browsing the real estate market, you should never make a decision before you test a house for mold. Since mold grows Read More »
Mold testing can be life-saving! A simple black mold test can keep negative symptoms away. Exposure to mold leads to a variety of health issues and concerns. You wouldn’t want to be living in a damp and moldy area, much less our children. The best way to know whether your home contains mold is testing. Read More »
What’s unseen but lives in the very air you breathe? Mold. And that can be dangerous to your health. Because you can’t see it, you don’t even know it’s there. One documentary claims that up to 50% of the homes in the United States have a mold problem. It grows in hidden nooks and crannies throughout Read More »
