WHAT IS WITH ALL THESE HOME INSPECTIONS? When you think about it, buying a home is ultimately the result of many decisions that will be made by a variety of people, including: you, your spouse and other family members who will be living their lives in the new abode and want to be happy with Read More …

Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in moist or damp environments. While outdoor molds are a necessary part of the planet’s ecosystem, since they break down decaying organic matter, such as dead leaves and trees, indoor molds are rarely considered welcome guests. In fact, the opposite is true. Exposure to indoor mold can Read More …

If you watch television regularly, it seems that every day you are informed of some new sickness or ailment that can be attacked, fixed or cured by some new miracle drug created by one of the large pharmaceutical companies. Whether it is “Restless Leg Syndrome,” Low-T, “COPD,” or any number of other disorders, the soothing Read More …

Black Mold If you’ve ever noticed a greenish-black looking patch of gelatinous material, often a bit slimy, but sometimes dry and powdery, growing in an area that has been, or continues to be, exposed to moisture, you just may have ventured upon an infestation of the infamous and extremely toxic black mold, known by its Read More …

Scientists estimate that there may be up to 100,000 species of fungi in the world; a kingdom that includes mushrooms, yeast, mildews and molds. In nature, molds play an important role in the decomposition of leaves, fallen trees, and other plant debris, by producing enzymes that digest organic matter. Without molds doing this cleanup job, Read More …

Mold Remediation According to the dictionary, remediation is the act or process of remedying, or correcting, a fault or deficiency. When used in relation to the environment, remediation means the removal of pollutants or contaminants for the general protection of human health. Because mold is a contaminant that can cause mild to severe health problems Read More …

Mold A mold is a type of fungus, that, in the natural world, plays its part in the greater scheme of things by helping cause the breakdown, or decomposition, of dead organic matter, such as fallen leaves and trees. This biodegradation helps forests prepare for new growth. There are thousands of known species of molds Read More …

If you were buying a used car from a private party, you would probably want to have your mechanic check it out before you laid down your cash. After all, there is just so much you can discern from looks alone, and even a spin around the block might not reveal problems that could crop Read More …

Why Air Sample? Because mold spores are invisible to the naked eye, it is sometimes advisable to apply a laboratory protocol to determine the type and extent of mold that might be present in a home or office. Air sampling is one way in which the scope and severity of a mold problem can be Read More …

Along with water and air, soil is one of the three essential elements that make life on Earth possible. It is the medium in which all plant life grows; it is a means of water storage, supply and purification; it is an important part of the nitrogen cycle that modifies the atmosphere; it is a Read More …