How NOT to Remove Mold: 8 DIY Mistakes That Make It Worse
Shop vacs, box fans and paint over the stain: eight common DIY mold removal mistakes that spread spores and hide the real problem.
Mold Remediation Safety: PPE, Containment and Protecting Your Family
Why mold crews wear respirators and suits, how containment works and what it means for your family during a remediation project.
Do Air Purifiers and UV Lights Help With Mold?
HEPA purifiers, UV-C coil lights and ozone machines: what they can and cannot do about mold in your home.
When Is Mold Remediation Complete? Clearance Testing Explained
Before the plastic comes down, three checks should pass. Here is what clearance testing is and why it protects you.
Moisture in Building Materials: How Wet Is Too Wet?
What moisture meters actually measure, the dry standards for wood and drywall, and why it matters before you close up a wall.
Mold in the Air: Airborne Spores and Indoor Air Quality
Mold you cannot see can still be in the air you breathe. How spores travel, how levels are measured and how to bring them down.
Found Mold in Your House? Don't Panic. Here's What to Do
Not all mold is dangerous, and most mold problems are fixable. A calm plan for the first days after you find it.
The Building Envelope, Tight Homes and Mold
Why energy-efficient and newly built homes sometimes have more mold, and how ventilation and the building envelope keep them dry.