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Posted in Blog | Indoor Air Quality | Indoor Air Quality Inspection on
January 7th, 2021 by
Hunter Adams
Mold, mildew, and other contaminants and pollutants can hide in your home or business, affecting the air quality and causing health problems to those inside. The effects of these contaminants in a home or office air space have come to be known as building-related illnesses. While the building itself is not ill, it may contain Read More »
Posted in Blog | Indoor Air Quality on
November 7th, 2020 by
Hunter Adams
As every writer knows, personification is when we attribute human characteristics to things that are not human. In recent years, builders have used this literary device to describe structures that may physically harm anyone who enters them. They say that these buildings suffer from Sick Building Syndrome, which is when poor indoor air quality adversely Read More »
Posted in Blog | Tips on
September 15th, 2020 by
Ian Stevens
Home Improvement Tips for the Fall Interested in improving your home this fall? Once the summer fun is over it’s time to look forward to the winter season, and preparing your home during the fall season is the best way to do that. Here is a list of home improvement tips for the fall: Remove Read More »
Posted in Blog | Mold Inspection on
May 18th, 2020 by
Ian Stevens
Mold can grow in the most discreet of places throughout your house as it thrives in areas that are moist and may not always be obvious to a homeowner. At MD Mold Testing, we provide thorough mold and home inspection services in Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Learn more about where mold hides in Read More »
Posted in Blog on
November 5th, 2019 by
Ian Stevens
For centuries, builders and manufacturers have used asbestos in buildings, vehicles, and even textiles, as this material has natural insulation properties. Since the late 20th century, however, asbestos has fallen out of favor because researchers have drawn connections between this material and cancer. MD Mold Testing can provide EPA-certified asbestos testing services and help you Read More »
Posted in Blog on
April 23rd, 2019 by
Ian Stevens
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 »
Posted in Blog | Mold Inspection on
August 15th, 2018 by
Ian Stevens
Are you thinking about testing your home or commercial building for mold? You might be on to something, considering that Maryland’s cold winters and warmer spring and summer seasons are prime conditions for mold growth. Read on to learn 5 major reasons why mold testing in Maryland is so important and why you shouldn’t wait to Read More »
Posted in Blog | Mold Inspection on
May 14th, 2018 by
Hunter Adams
Water damage can devastate a property, but cleaning up the spill isn’t the end of the job. Unless you take preventative action, mold and termites could soon call your property home. Preventing Mold After Water Damage Mold can grow in just 24 hours after water damage, so it’s important to act quickly. Make sure you Read More »
Posted in Blog | Indoor Air Quality Inspection | VOC Testing on
March 15th, 2018 by
Hunter Adams
Your home is your safe place. It is your sanctuary from the outside world, and it’s important to make sure that it is free of any dangers that could be lurking in the background without your knowledge. A few common examples are mold, lead, asbestos, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). What are VOCs? Volatile organic Read More »
Posted in Blog | Radon Testing on
February 15th, 2018 by
Ian Stevens
Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the radioactive decay of radium. This element can be very dangerous because of its colorless and odorless entities that cannot be detected by human senses, making radon testing crucial for preserving the safety of homes and businesses alike. Radon is produced by the breakdown of uranium in Read More »