Yearly Archives: 2015

While these two words are often used interchangeably, and although they are in the same family (fungi), mildew and mold are actually quite different.  They do have some commonalities however. Mold and mildew both have a liking for moist, warm and poorly ventilated areas where they are best able to thrive.  Mold usually appears to be more rigid and resistant to removal while mildew appears to be less resistive. Continue reading →

Although most types of mold are benign and are innocuous to your health, some can cause great harm with prolonged exposure.  You can actually use your health symptoms to discover mold if you pay close enough attention, and people who have a mold allergy are much more sensitive to the mycotoxins in the mold.  In extreme cases, people with chronic lung illnesses, such as obstructive lung disease, may even develop mold infections in their lungs.  Continue reading →

Do you have excess moisture in your home? Was there a plumbing leak or sewage backup? Is your health suffering, such as hay-fever symptoms, dermatitis, or more frequent asthma attacks? You could very well have mold in your house. Hiring a professional mold removal service is the best way to go. Continue reading →

Mold is typically a problem that affects new homes that are not inspected properly and homes that have not been maintained well over time. While in many cases, mold is not dangerous and just needs to be removed by a professional, there are types of molds that are particularly hazardous for you and your family that can be tested by an Industrial Hygienist. Below are five of the most common signs of mold. If you find that there is mold in your home, call a professional mold specialist for the removal and if you wish for the mold to be tested please call an Industrial Hygienist. Continue reading →

Have you ever been in the kitchen cooking and things in your home decide to go insane? The kids could start fighting, a spouse may call for help, or an animal gets itself trapped somewhere in the house? These things may tempt a reasonable person out of the kitchen. But, if you want to keep your family and house safe, turn off the stove before you leave the room. Kitchen fires happen quickly and are the cause for most house fires. Precautions will keep one from happening to you. Continue reading →

No one wants to think about it until it is too late. Preparing for a disaster is not an easy task but it will make it easier on the entire house hold if you get ready for it beforehand. On the news you see floods, wildfire, riots, sinkholes and a wide range of events that are terrifying if imagine your family in the midst of one. Continue reading →

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Summer is almost here! It’s that time again for yummy hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill.

Many of us will enjoy a weekend in the backyard, which can only get better with the relaxing atmosphere of being the master of the grill, producing mouthwatering masterpieces for friends and family. Continue reading →