Mold doesn’t just happen overnight, but the development of mold can be accelerated by factors such as floods or a perpetually damp environment.  The Riley family survived Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Ike, but the environmental conditions produced by the weather would impact their family beyond what they could have imagined.
The family lived in a manufactured [...]

Springtime has long been synonymous with pollen and allergies.  You can practically see the tiny particles floating through the air.  Here in New England, streets and pond surfaces are paved with fluorescent green pollen from late April to mid-May.  Pollen and spring are symbolic of new beginnings, but many allergy sufferers wait with bated breath [...]

When the weather begins to turn cold, it’s not uncommon to hear co-workers and family members (and yourself!) sneezing and sniffling more than usual.  Colds and sinus infections are often blamed, but you may discover that you are actually allergic to mold.
Mold allergies are common in the fall due to the amount of damp vegetation [...]

Mold after flooding can be a lingering and potentially dangerous problem if not immediately addressed.  After proper disposal of those items that cannot be washed and disinfected, the CDC recommends the following tips:
Clean wet items and surfaces with detergent and water to prevent mold growth.   Click here for guidelines on when and how to use [...]

Many Gulf Coast residents evacuated the area in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav hitting ground over the past weekend.  Naturally, a person’s first instinct is to get themselves and their loved ones to safety.  Next, however, comes the waiting, watching and wondering.  What will the Hurricane do to my house?  Will my belongings be safe?  [...]

What if you were faced with the following choices?  You feel miserable, so you go to your doctor to find out what’s wrong with you.  The doctor gives you these two options:

You can undergo a series of tests that will cost a whole lot of money and will probably NOT tell you what’s making you [...]

The first step to mold prevention is isolating and eliminating the moisture in the area where the mold might form. If you already have a mold problem in your home, there are ways to clean mold safely and eradicate it for good, but since cleaning mold can be tricky and time consuming, the best method [...]

In this post, we’re addressing the nefarious contender – black mold. We are featuring some important black mold poisoning symptoms in order to help you recognize the warning signs. Our next post will discuss black mold symptoms in your home – how to identify a black mold problem and get help.
Not everyone who comes [...]

Would you consider yourself a household mold expert? Do you currently have mold in your home but don’t know how to get rid of it? Would you be able to spot a mold-prone situation to ward it off before it gets out of control? Mold can be a tricky household problem if you don’t know [...]