The Problem with Petri Dishes (for Mold Testing)
When you notice or suspect mold somewhere in your home it isn’t uncommon to want to test your home and get some concrete...
Removing Mold Odor From Car Ventilation
The first clue that something may be off with your car’s ventilation system is usually odor. A “musty” odor typically...
Finding a Healthy Rental: 10 Things To Look For!
Moving is stressful enough without having to worry whether conditions in your newly rented home might impact your health. While...
Why Bother With a Clean Crawlspace?
While not as sexy as solar panels on the roof or a remodeled bathroom, a clean crawlspace can significantly increase the...
Stachybotrys Isn’t Always Black!
The most common misunderstanding – and fear – about mold is around a specific mold often incorrectly referred to as...
Ask An Expert: Mold Color
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes and...
Ask An Expert: Minimize Mold Risk After Wet Weather
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to our Healthy Building Scientist Joe...
Ask an Expert: Bleach and Mold
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by a reader to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes...
Ask an Expert: Can spraying chemicals remove mold?
Ask an Expert is an occasional feature where we pose a question submitted by readers to our Healthy Home Director Carl Grimes and...
Stop Growing Your Mold!
How does one stop mold growth in their homes? Mold spores are everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. Not only is it impossible to...
Minimize Moisture Indoors During the Winter
Thanks to Jeff May, May Indoor Air Investigations LLC for some of the content in our post. Winter Moisture Minimizing Tip #1:...
Test for Moisture, not Mold!
We’re tackling another mold misconception — this time around mold testing! There are thousands of blogs, articles,...
Toxic Black Mold: The Truths (and Myths)
Reviewed: November 7, 2019 Some truths and myths about “toxic black mold”. We believe the best starting point for a...
Can you Save a Flood Damaged Carpet or Rug?
The short answer is probably no. Wet carpets from clean water like from pipe leaks can be cleaned if the carpet itself is clean....
Must Watch Advice: What to do Post-Flooding
This video from HUD featuring Claudette Reichel, Professor, Housing Studies at Louisiana State University offers some of the best...
How to Hire a Contractor after a Disaster
Homes and buildings with water damage from hurricanes and floods should be dried within 48 hours to prevent mold contamination....
Beyond Flooding: What to do About “Minor” Water Damage
Even if your home has been spared from acute flooding, what seems like “minor” water damage from leaks and other...
Tackling Flood Clean Up Yourself
Flooding is one of the most disastrous things that can happen to a home. There are often health risks from sewage that may...
Comments on CDC’s Fungal Awareness Week
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has declared August 14-18 as the first Fungal Disease Awareness Week. Their stated...
Dispelling Mold Myths
The internet is loaded with information about mold from hundreds of different sources. If you have done your due diligence and...
Are You Feeding Your House Mold?
Nobody intentionally wants to encourage house mold growth! But you may be doing things that not only lets mold sneak into your...

did you know
Indoor air can be 5x more polluted than outside affecting allergies, asthma, concentration, sleep quality and more.