Flood Damage

Concerned about mold in your basement following a flood? According to Phillip Fry, Certified Mold Inspector, Certified Mold Remediator, Certified Environmental Hygienist, and author of five books...

No matter how clean your home is, mold will find a way to establish itself if you're not careful. Typically found in basements, mold can cause harm to the structure of the home and the people...

Mold and mildew are fungi, tiny living organisms that can thrive and multiply in almost any moist environment. Although most people think of both mold and mildew as things to be...

Mold can cause very serious health issues, especially if you suffer from respiratory problems or allergies, so it's very important to remove mold from surfaces such as concrete. It's not uncommon...

If green mold gets into your floor joists, you must remove it immediately or your house can quickly develop a mold problem that can only be resolved by professional mold removal. Since your floor...

Homeowners are very aware of the troubles that can plague their valued investment. Repairs and maintenance can be both time-consuming and costly. As a result, homeowners may cut corners by, for...

Moldy Basement. Those are two of the most dreaded words a homeowner can hear. The good news is that even if you don't have the time or money right now to fix the causes of your moldy basement, you...

Mold has many reasons for growing. If left unattended it will continue to grow and spread. There is no simple way to clean the mold spores. But here are a few tips.

Black mold or strachybotrys chartarum is classified as fungi, belonging to the same group as mushrooms and yeasts. This fungi, when wet, appears slimy and dark olive colored. It can also be appear...

If your home was flooded by a severe storm, a leaky roof or a broken pipe, mold spores could begin to spread due to the excessive moisture. Having mold present in your home causes a musty odor...

Find out your home is at risk for mold contamination?

Most mold poses no threat to humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mold spores are everywhere. In fact, the miracle antibiotic of the 20th Century, Penicillin, is a...

Dry rot, also known as brown rot, is a wood-destroying fungus that affects soft and hard woods. Mostly found in damp and humid conditions, dry rot depletes the moisture from dry wood, sometimes...