Mold remediation companies tested.

I came across this article and I think it is worth your time to read… especially if you are considering hiring a remediation company to remove mold without the consultation of an independent party, in particular a mold inspection company who has no vested interest in clean-up. While the majority of remediation companies are ethical, [...]

Doctors want city to crack down on on mold and other housing code violations.

“Forty doctors wrote to Mayor Bloomberg, Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden and Housing Commissioner Shaun Donovan asking for stricter enforcement of mold removal.”
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Plants can improve the air quality in your home. (Article)

From my home state comes a good article found in the Asbury Press on plants and their effectiveness at eliminating airborne pollutants from indoor spaces like your home or business.
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080214/LIFE/80212058/1006

Online mold resources for consumers.

I came across this site that offers a good amount of information to consumers about mold and it’s potential effects on one’s health.
 http://www.mold-help.org/

Sharper Image files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy (Link)

Negative publicity from litigation involving their line of Ionic Breeze air purifiers was cited as part of the reason for Chapter 11 filing.
http://www.reuters.com/article/businessNews/idUSWEN401220080220

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I’ve had a water loss in my home.. should I contact my insurance company?

This is a good question that I’m often asked on site or on the phone with clients. My answer… tread carefully and think it out before you pick up the phone.  Reporting a loss can land your home in the CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) database raising premiums or worse dropped coverage. For a more [...]

What is Mold?

Written by Andy Konopacki
Molds are microscopic fungi which utilize non-living organic material, like wood framing or drywall found in a residential structure, for food. Molds, like all fungi, are unable to make their own food from light and therefore feed on cellulose (organic materials) for energy and subsequent survival. We call these types of organisms [...]

CARB to ban ozone-emitting air purifiers (Article)

California Air Resources Board to ban ozone-emitting air purifiers after recent studies have shown negative effects on human health. Click here to read the entire story.

Tips after a flood within your home. (Article)

Control moisture is the key to controlling mold growth within your home. This following link contains some good tips in the event you experience a flood within your home.
http://www.thepaper24-7.com/main.asp?SectionID=23&SubSectionID=22&ArticleID=14447&TM=9329.48