Are Mold Allergies Real?
Every day I hear from potential clients, real estate agents, property managers, and the like asking me if there is still a “mold problem” and/or do indoor mold allergies really affect people? The next...
View Article25 Square Feet of Mold?
Over the years there has been a big debate over the “25 square feet of mold” definition in the TMARR (Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules). The rule was designed to protect the consumer, but...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Mold in Your Home
How do I stop mold before it starts? This is a question that is on the mind of many people and the answer is fairly simple. Find the moisture, dry it out, and fix the leak. The faster these things...
View ArticleWhy Do I Need to Get a Mold Inspection?
“Why do I need to get a mold inspection”? Some of you might be asking this question if you have noticed some staining or something that appears to be a mold like substance in your home. Maybe you...
View ArticleA Complete Mold Diagnosis
You have decided to have your mold concerns diagnosed by a professional. In a sense you have decided to take your home to the doctor. You are expecting a complete diagnosis so that you know how to move...
View ArticleNew Mold Laws in New Hampshire
The state of New Hampshire joins the few US states with mold regulations, states which require mold inspectors and mold remediators to be licensed. Also, laws that protect home owners and other...
View ArticleHow We Helped a College Student and His Mother Battle Mold
Being in the environmental consulting field, we encounter all sorts of situations and all types of people. We regularly work with homeowners who believe they may have a problem and help them to set...
View ArticleWhat if the Mold Is In My Walls?
I get these questions a lot: what if the mold is in my walls, and how will you find it. First, let me say- good question! This is a common concern and you are not alone, so let me see if I can explain....
View ArticleWhat If There’s mold On My belongings?
Many times when clients’ tests come back positive for mold growth, the next concern typically is “I think mold may be on my belongings. Can I get rid of the mold or do I have to throw my belongings...
View ArticleHow Things Went from Bad to Worse: A Client’s Story
We performed a mold assessment for a family whose home experienced significant water intrusion in November of 2015. Our clients were in the process of having their roof replaced when a fast-moving...
View ArticleStrange Odor Leads to Unpleasant Discovery
I arrived on site and met with my client. I wore street clothes as she didn’t want any of her neighbors or board members of her homeowners’ association knowing she is having a mold inspection...
View ArticleMold Inspection Science on Dr. Phil
A home is a place where we like to feel safe and comfortable. We put a lot of time, money, and heart into our homes. When something happens that compromises one’s safety and comfort in his or her own...
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