Black mold is not considered harmful in most cases. The incidence of black mold infestation is increasing as the public becomes aware of this problem popping up in news stories. You will see the word “toxic” used in correlation with the black mold in many media resources. Black Mold may be hazardous to your health ...
If you have asthma, you most likely have allergies as well. Just like allergies, asthma attacks usually happen for a reason. An allergy flares up when you come in contact with whatever it is you are allergic too. An asthma attack can be brought on by an allergen or something as simple as a whiff ...
When the first cold day hits, you shiver with dread. Not from the dropping temperatures, but because you know that with the coming of winter comes sickness — no matter how much antibacterial gel you use. The culprit might not be a cold after all, however, but rather something even more common during the wet, ...
Allergies to various forms of mold are both common and manageable with medication. Mold grows inside dwellings and in the great outdoors at nearly every geographic area in the United States. The ever-present nature of mold facilitates an allergic reaction to a vast number of adults and children. Mold is a variety of fungus, which ...
Since mold inspection and remediation (removal) is such a new industry, it is no surprise that there are many con artists in the industry who are willing to play on the fear and lack of knowledge of homeowners. Especially since Hurricane Katrina, the threat of potential mold-related illnesses has been overemphasized. Mold is not dangerous ...
The crawl space is one of the most neglected areas of a home. Crawl spaces are dark, dusty, cramped and generally miserable which is enough to keep people out of them. However, spending an hour or so each year looking around in a crawl space can help a homeowner to identify potentially severe problems while ...
