by Martine Davis | Dec 6, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Prevention, Uncategorized
When buying a house with a crawl space, potential extra costs include: crawl space encapsulation (to prevent moisture and pests), repairs for existing moisture damage like wood rot, additional insulation, pest control treatments, and potential structural repairs...
by Martine Davis | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Indeed, mycotoxins don’t die, because … Mycotoxins were never living organisms to begin with. Mycotoxins are chemical substances deliberately produced by hazardous molds, mostly with the objective of inflicting damage. Why do molds produce mycotoxins? Well molds have...
by Martine Davis | Apr 4, 2024 | Mold Illness Mold Sickness
“Brain fog” is a general term used to describe cognitive symptoms such as confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and mental fatigue. While the exact mechanisms by which mold and its mycotoxins cause brain fog are not fully understood, it is...
by Martine Davis | Jan 1, 2024 | Air Quality Testing, Mold Illness Mold Sickness, Mold Inspection
Myth #1 If I had mold in my house I would see it Molds prefer to grow in dark places with little air flow like behind the wall, underneath cabinetry, underneath hardwood floors, inside the furnace, etc. It’s impossible to see mold in these places. Myth #2 If I had...
by Martine Davis | Nov 14, 2023 | Mold Inspection, Uncategorized
If you continue to smell mold in your home even after professional testing showed negative results, you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. There are different types of mold testing available to home owners, and some are better than others at finding hidden mold...
