Got Mold? Have mold? Could you have mold?

            The normal thing for a person to do in the aftermath of a fire, flood, or storm damage in the home or business is to rush right back into the space, try to assess the damage, and begin the clean up process.  This may not, however, be the best plan of action.  It may result in some ser...

            Having a fire in your home is one of the most disturbing, unsettling things that can happen to a homeowner.  After double checking to be sure everyone is safe and sound, there is the daunting task of dealing with the aftereffects of the fire—the destruction, smell, smoke, and general ...

            People in the United States today are becoming more and more aware of the necessity of recycling, “going green,” and doing whatever is necessary to protect and purify our environment, so one habitat we should certainly not overlook is the area within our own homes.  The EPA (Environme...

          On the internet you can read about children, adults, and even pets that have suffered, and some eventually died from exposure to toxic mold in their homes, schools, workplaces, etc.  As I thought about this, I hoped that the people who read this article would take the warnings seriously...

            Last year I attended the beautiful wedding of the daughter of one of my friends.  Everything appeared to be idyllic.  After the honeymoon, the couple returned to the suburbs of a large metropolitan city where they had purchased a new home.  It was a lovely two-story home, and since th...

        Many people live in homes where water damage has taken place.  As home or property owners, we first think of taking care of the cause of the problem, and then most of us work on cosmetic issues like removing debris or replacing walls or painting.  If you are a do-it-yourself type of perso...

          Recently a friend of mine said that she had been diagnosed by her allergist with sensitivities to medicine and several other severe allergic reactions.  She responded very well to homeopathic and herbal medicines but found it most important to constantly guard against any source of toxi...

          One of the most important aspects to consider when it comes to mold is the humidity or moisture in your home.  Those of us who live in the South know that our climate is most often hot and wet.  This produces a great chance that there is excess moisture within our homes, and anywhere th...

          Advertisers and merchandisers today use many terms that are never really defined or explained to sell the average consumer their products or services.  One of the most interesting I think is the acronym HEPA which stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air.  Most people understand the w...

            Recently I began to consider replacing some of the windows in my home.   Since I live alone and am a totally uninformed handyperson, I went to the internet and asked, “When should I replace the windows in my home?”  I found an absolute deluge of information answering my question and s...