Mold is a type of fungus that can grow both indoors and outdoors. It's important to be able to identify mold because there are different types of mold, and while most of them aren't too dangerous for your health but can cause slight irritation, some molds can be very harmful. By taking the time to [...]
The presence of moisture in a home isn't abnormal. Every household experiences it daily from cooking, washing, bathing, and the cold weather. However, when the humidity in your home gets excessive, it becomes dangerous. Most homes experience high moisture levels during wet seasons. Often, this is due to poor ventilation that allows moisture to penetrate [...]
One of the most unsightly issues that arise at home is mold growth. It appears as black spots, white patches, or orange film according to where they grow. The problem with molds is not only their unpleasant sight, but that they can make you sick as well. For instance, they can cause eye irritation, sore [...]
There are countless problems that homeowners come across from time to time and moisture-related issues are perhaps the easiest to overlook. But this is the last thing you should ignore. Not only does moisture and humidity affect the house structurally, it can also lead to a host of health issues for the residents. Moisture can [...]
There are a plethora of problems that can arise in and around our homes. Of course, for the main part, everything tends to be fine- especially if you live in a newly built house. If you’re like me, however, and live in a very old house, problems tend to be a lot more frequent. Of [...]
Prevention is always better than cure and in the case of water damage, prevention is better than restoration. Water damage is a dreading situation that you would not want your house to get into. However, sometimes water damage is unavoidable and sometimes it is irrevocable. Natural calamities, like hurricanes, storms, and heavy rainfall can cause [...]
Mold is fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. Species of fungi range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Mold grows more in warm, damp, and humid conditions. It then spreads and reproduces by making spores. Mold spores can survive harsh environmental conditions, such as dry conditions, that do not support [...]
One of the biggest enemies of a hardwood floor is moisture. If such a floor stays wet for a long period of time and moisture soaks in between the floorboards, you’ll end up with a really messed up floor that will cost you a great deal to restore back into good shape. A moist hardwood [...]
There are many people who live in countries where high levels of humidity is a common problem. It is a known fact that high levels of humidity in the atmosphere can give rise to several problems. It can result in mold development on the walls and floors of your rooms and also give rise to [...]
Your basements are more than just the foundation of your structure. You entire investment on your building depends on the strength and safety of your foundation. Hence it is very sensible to take apt measures to safe guard your basement. It is a common general knowledge that everything lasts long under regular maintenance. Similarly, the [...]
