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If you see black stuff covering or growing on the roof sheathing in your attic, it's probably mold. It's never fun to find out that your house has mold, but the fix for mold in the attic is usually ...
PORTLAND, Ore., May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mold Inspection Sciences, one of the state's largest mold inspection and testing companies, has announced the publication of an infographic now available to ...
Old attic insulation may hide mold, pests, or moisture damage. Learn how to identify problems before they become costly.
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Dear Tim: I’m so confused. I’ve spent hours online reading all sorts of stuff about attic ventilation. There is all sorts of conflicting information out there. Who am I to believe? I’m building a new ...
Q: I accepted an offer on my house and the buyers had a home inspection done. The home inspector tested for radon gas and the reading came back at 8.9 pCi/l. The buyers want me to install a radon ...
For someone who cleans their home regularly, the idea that mold could be lurking in hidden places might be ludicrous. Mold? In your home? Surely you jest. It's actually more likely than you might ...
WEBVTT REPORTER: ALLEGHENY HEALTH ALLERGIST ALLISON FREEMAN SAYS THE DECISION BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DELAY THEIR STARTS IS A SMART ONE. DR. ALLISON FREEMAN: YOU’D FAR RATHER YOUR KIDS ARE KEPT HOME A ...
Most people think spring showers bring moisture problems, but it’s in winter that mold tends to become even more of an issue. In colder weather, warm air from heating systems rises into attics, where ...