While it might be tempting to use DIY Mold Tests—petri dishes set out over a period of time to determine mold presence—to diagnose your household mold, these over-the-counter methods can be deceiving and inaccurate. The results lack enough credibility that lawyers, doctors, insurance companies, and remediation companies do not accept the results. Consumer Reports, in […]

Clean up any leaks or spills right away. If moisture is removed within 24-48 hours of appearing, mold is unlikely to grow. Check your roof and repair or replace it immediately if you detect a leak; also repair any cracks or openings in your siding, and make sure your rain gutters are clear of debris […]

Mold is one of the silent destroyers of a home for many reasons. Generally, if you’re able to see mold taking hold in an area of your home, it already means that a mold colony has grown somewhere else nearby, out of side and unhindered—this in and of itself can have serious effects on the […]