Mold Prevention Tips for Your Home – Moisture Control & Expert Advice
Mold Prevention Tips for a Healthier Home Why Mold Prevention Starts With Moisture Control Rainy seasons bring damp air, leaky roofs, and soaked basements all ideal for mold. Mold spores thrive when indoor humidity surpasses 60%. That’s why proactive mold prevention isn’t just a seasonal task it’s essential year-round. Ignoring early signs like musty odors […]
Why You Should Never Use Home Mold Testing Kits – Expert Insights
Discover the dangers of relying on DIY home mold testing kits. Learn why professional mold inspection is essential for accurate detection and health safety. Have you ever wondered if those DIY mold test kits can really protect your health and home? The short answer: No, they can’t. Home mold testing kits are often misleading, unreliable, […]
Why & How Professional Mold Inspection Saves You Money?
Have you ever spotted mold on a wall and thought, “That’s it, I’ve found the source”? Unfortunately, what you see is often just the surface symptom of a far deeper problem. Mold grows wherever moisture persists, and much of that growth remains invisible—unless you know where to look. The Limitations of Visual Mold Detection Mold […]
Is black staining mold? How To Spot The Difference
Is black staining mold? Black stains in your home aren’t always toxic black mold. Learn how to identify the difference between mold, algae, soot, and staining. Discover what needs removal, what’s harmless, and when to test professionally Not All Black Stains Are Toxic Black Mold — Here’s What You Need to Know Have you discovered […]
Toxic Mold Exposure – Health Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Could Your Health Symptoms Be Caused by Toxic Mold? Mold thrives in damp, poorly ventilated areas and releases spores that you can breathe or absorb through skin contact. For some people, exposure triggers mild allergy-like sniffles; in others, it leads to fatigue, nerve issues, or chronic sinus trouble. Recognizing the signs early is the first […]
7 Myths About Attic Mold Removal BUSTED in 2025
If you have ever ventured into your attic, you may have discovered a moldy surprise. The first thing most homeowners do is an internet search, which will likely provide you with some inaccurate search results which will only cause you to panic. Let us help you clear up a few myths about removing mold from […]
13 Types of Household Mold (With Health Risks & Where They Grow)
Mold isn’t just unsightly—it can pose serious health risks if left unchecked. While most homeowners know mold can grow in damp basements or bathrooms, few realize how many different types of mold might be lurking in hidden areas. This updated guide explains the most common indoor mold species, what they look like, where they thrive, […]
Mold in Basement – Signs, Sources & Solutions
Recognizing Mold in the Basement: Signs, Sources & Solutions If your basement “smells like a basement,” that musty, moldy, or earthy odor isn’t just unpleasant—it’s a biological red flag. A healthy basement should have no discernible smell. Any unusual scent may be your early warning sign of a hidden mold colony. Mold growth in basements […]
Buying a Home? Mold Facts Your Inspector Won’t Tell You + Prevention Tips
Paying for a home inspection is an essential part of buying a house. Although a reputable, independent inspector could charge upwards of $500 for a full inspection, their advice may save you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, Alberta and British Columbia are the only two Canadian provinces where home inspectors are part of a regulated industry, […]
Mold in Your Home: Understand, Prevent & Eliminate
What causes mold in your home? Well the simple answer is that many times, your home is too well sealed and your heating system is quite efficient. But add ineffective ventilation and walls that are not well insulated from internal and external damp and you have created the perfect conditions to welcome mold into your […]
