Mold can grow practically in any space in the house, but it is often the basement where we really notice it. In fact, we associate basements with a certain smell, and we accept it as normal. The truth is that this smell, which originates from mold, can be eliminated with a high-quality design of the house. The key is to allow the walls to be completely dry, which requires any moisture to be … [Read more...]

Mold is so resilient and adaptable that there is almost no place in the house that is safe from mold. It enters the home through large openings, but it is equally capable of coming through the tiny cracks. The key to mold prevention is sealing these cracks and keeping the moisture away. HVAC systems come in handy for this task, but these systems themselves can be a place where mold develops, so … [Read more...]

Mold, is, as most homeowners are aware, an insidious sort of fungi that moves easily through the air via spores. It can enter a home through even tiny gaps. Once there, it needs a food source and some moisture and moderate temperatures to thrive. Almost any damp spot in any abode will do. Mildew is a sort of mold that is both very common in homes and very easy to spot, resembling a pattern of … [Read more...]

There’s no doubt that, in general, mold is a nuisance and we should make every effort to remove it from our living quarter. Mold that is black in color has an especially bad reputation and is being considered lethal. Fortunately, this is not true, as long as you are reasonably healthy. In fact, the likelihood of getting sick by it is also quite small. However, there are groups that are more … [Read more...]

Mold illness is usually associated with allergic reactions like season allergies. Toxic mold exposure can cause long term effects like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety and depression. There are also respiratory systems that someone could have such as wheezing, coughing and skin irritation. Mold can also cause asthma. Conditions can occur that increase the effects of an injury or illness on the … [Read more...]

Mold in houses is quite common, but since it is harmful and potentially very dangerous, it should be eliminated as quickly as possible. They are usually found around damp and humid spots such as bathroom or basements. Unfortunately, most people do not know they have an issue, until it is very advanced and manifests itself visually. The early signs include symptoms that look like an ordinary … [Read more...]

Most people will tell you, when asked, that mold is a problem in a house. However, many of them cannot explain how significant health risk the house mold can be. The mold can form in both hot or cold climate, as human activity generates moisture that promotes the mold growth. The risks exist for everyone, but people with respiratory illnesses are especially prone to health issues caused by mold. … [Read more...]

The best way to avoid problems both related to your health or the state of your home caused by mold is to act preventatively. However, if the mold forms in your house, getting rid of it is not the simplest tasks. Additionally, if the removal is not done right, you can actually make the matter worse. Mold has the biggest effect on people with respiratory illnesses, but even healthy people can … [Read more...]