Why: Mold thrives in damp, humid environments like basements and crawl spaces. Once it starts growing, it can spread quickly and damage your home while affecting the air you breathe. Mold can: Damage wood, drywall, insulation and flooring Create musty odors throughout your home Lower your home's Value spread to other areas if left untreated Health Effects Exposure to mold may cause: Sneezing and coughing Runny or stuffy nose Eye, nose and throat irritation Worsend asthma or a

Why a Healthy Home Starts Beneath Your Feet Most homeowners spend upwards of 12 hours a day inside their houses. In our effort to make homes more energy - efficient since the 1970s, we've made them increasingly airtight. While this is great for your utility bills, it creats a hidden challenge for your air quality and the source of that challenge. The "Stack Effect": Why Basement Air Doesn't Stay Put It is common mistake to think what happens in the basement stays in the basem

Use This Time for a Deed Spring Cleaning Take advantage of having more time on your hands Spring cleaning has taken on a new urgency this year. People are intensely washing, dusting, and disinfecting homes and offices, with the emphasis on staying healthy. The CDC recommends a two-step preventive measure: "cleaning of visibly dirty surfaces followed by disinfection." Protect Against Dust Mites, Mold Spores, Virus and Bacteria Annual deep cleaning helps reduce hidden dust mite