Thomas Duff Found your dream house? Already imagining your Sunday morning coffee in the breakfast nook? But wait… there’s mold. What now? Buying a home with mold can be scary idea. BUT mold does not always have to be a deal-breaker. There is a solution to almost any mold problem as long as you take the right steps … Read more
Garage Mold Growth & Garage Mold Removal In New Jersey Homes Just like any other area of your New Jersey property, your garage can be vulnerable to mold development. With an adequate moisture source, mold spores can root into the porous, cellulose-based building materials in your garage and spread. Conditions like elevated humidity and water … Read more
If you spend enough time researching anything on the internet you will uncover controversy about virtually any home service. When it comes to mold testing, that is no different. A bulk of the doubt, speculation and controversy around mold testing is often rooted in over generalization, misinformation or misguidance. So, do you really need to … Read more
Understanding What Attic Frost Means For Your NJ Home Attic frost is not an uncommon phenomenon in New Jersey properties when temperatures dip below freezing. Attic frost is evidence of a moisture problem that you may not have noticed otherwise. In New Jersey, attics often suffer from humidity issues– whether it is due to lack of … Read more
Water and bathrooms go hand in hand. Similar to kitchens, bathrooms see a lot of moisture throughout a regular day. Between showers, baths, toilet usage and sink usage, dampness is no stranger to your bathroom. If New Jersey homeowners are not careful, this can be problematic over time. Of course, bathroom moisture is very normal, … Read more
Christmas Tree Mold During the Holiday Season With the holiday season coming up, many of us will be decorating our homes. For those who celebrate Christmas, this means having trees, wreaths, and other decorations made from live plants. However, these decorations can be the carrier of a variety of different allergens, including mold. Mold can … Read more
Heavy Snow & Potential Winter Roof Damage Winter can be a very stressful time for most people. Between all the holidays and snow storms, we get so busy that we tend to neglect certain tasks or put off certain chores because they don’t seem to be a priority at the time. With so much going on, … Read more
Your Holiday Decorations Could Be At Risk For Mold Growth The holiday season is creeping up on us fast! Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, you’re going to be breaking out those seasonal decorations. For many people, decorating for the holidays is a fun family activity. However, your decorations may be at risk of mildew … Read more
Hoarding Across America It is estimated that approximately 6% of the United States population (about 19 million Americans) are hoarders, and the numbers keep growing. Most do not understand the concept of this. You can live a messy lifestyle without qualifying as a hoarder. It crosses a line into hoarding when the behavior interferes with … Read more
Winter Conditions Can Mean Serious Winter Property Damage As many of us know, winter weather sneaks up on us very quickly here in New Jersey. One day you’re enjoying a nice, crisp fall afternoon and the next, you’re bundled up with a hat and a scarf. While you may not be prepared for the cold … Read more
The Importance of Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Your NJ Home The indoor air quality of your New Jersey home is very important to you and your family’s health and safety. Your New Jersey home is your happy place. You want it to be clean, safe, and comfortable for you and your family– right down … Read more
Outdoor Mold Thrives During Fall Months in New Jersey If you have recurring seasonal, fall allergies, there is a good chance you could be allergic to outdoor mold spores. Mold can be found year round in a variety of places, indoors and out. While one may experience these symptoms during any season, the fall can … Read more
Hoarding is a very real and very serious compulsion that is far more than just a dramatization seen on television. Hoarders are incredibly skilled at masking their hoarding behavior and maintaining seemingly normal, well put together lives outside of their home, in the presence of others. There is a great deal of underlying shame that … Read more
South Jersey residents know that rain patterns can be difficult to predict for each season. We can go from long periods of heatwaves with little to no rain, to long periods of gloomy, heavy rainfall. Proper preparation can go a long way to prevent water intrusion and minimize possible water damage to your NJ property. Prevent … Read more
Crime Scene Cleanup– A standard term applied to cleanup of blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials. It is often used interchangeably with the term biohazard remediation. Cleanup of a trauma or crime scene is a major undertaking that is not for the squeamish. Trauma & crime scene cleanup goes beyond just scrubbing down with a mop and bucket of soapy water. … Read more
Importance of Maintaining a Dry Basement Unfinished basements tend to have a bad reputation of being dark, damp and slightly musty. Because of this, a common misconception is that it is normal for basements to be damp and musty. Homeowners often justify it with, “you know, it’s a basement.” Yes, basements are often vulnerable to … Read more
What is Dangerous Black Mold? In recent years, there has been a heightened awareness of the dangers of mold and VOCs. This is both great and not to great. It is important that property owners are well-informed and understand the reality of the possible dangers that are associated with mold. HOWEVER, with the all the … Read more
Moisture Buildup From Slow Leaks in New Jersey Properties A single droplet of water can be deceptively harmless. Even several droplets of water may only cause very minor damage to your New Jersey property. However, over time, droplet by droplet, slow water buildup from an unaddressed leak will easily penetrate your porous building materials, cause … Read more
Cat Hoarding in NJ Properties Cat hoarding can often be a health and safety hazard for the hoarder, the cats and other humans who may be exposed to the unsanitary environment. The combination of feces, urine and filth buildup can develop into a matter of public safety if the issues goes unaddressed for an extended … Read more
Generally speaking, mold testing is the collection of air or surface samples for lab analysis. Essentially, a mold inspector is “testing” the air or surface to determine mold levels and mold types present in the environment. This is often called “Sampling.” Mold sampling can tell you if you have a mold problem in your New Jersey … Read more
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