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Why Mold Resistant Paint Is A Sham

When wandering around home improvement stores or clicking through mold removal techniques online, you may have come across something called “mold resistant paint.” Advertisers claim that this paint can both kill and prevent mold on your walls and this is simply not true. Here’s why.

What Happens When You Don’t Treat Flood Damage

Between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, on top of the torrential rain we’ve been experiencing lately, Chicago has been a flooding hotspot in recent months. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take a long time or even much water at all for flooding to damage your home, and if you don’t treat flood damage you can run […]

Mold in Pipes and Drains

  Pipes and drains are mold breeding grounds, so it’s important to stay on top of cleaning and maintenance. Kitchen sinks are particularly susceptible to mold growth in pipes because food tends to fall down the drain and collect, offering a compatible atmosphere for mold to grow.

Top 10 Things Not to Do When You Find Mold in Your Attic or Basement

Finding mold in your attic or basement can be unbelievably frustrating. Many assume that they can take care of their own mold problems without hiring a professional. This is usually not the case. Check out these tips on what not to do in the event of a mold infestation.

Illinois Budget Crisis Leaves Flood Victims Without Reparation

Four years ago, the Illinois river flooded — and it was pretty severe. Following the flood, the state government asked over 100 Illinois families to sell their homes in the flood zone. Due to a current budget crisis, the families are no longer expected to get some of the money that they were promised.

Mold and Your Brain

Mold can cause a plethora of problems outside the brain — most often, it is known to cause upper respiratory breathing problems. However, problems that mold can cause within the brain are often overlooked; yet, these problems are also some of the scariest.

Illinois Flood Alerts Along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash Rivers

There are flood alerts this week along parts of the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Little Wabash rivers. Remember: Flooded roadways are never okay to drive across. Instead, turn around and find a new route. Currents over flooded roadways are often much faster than they appear. In addition, water is often much deeper than it appears, […]

Safeguarding Your Home Against Flooding: The World’s Most Common Natural Disaster

For those of us not living near the banks of a river or a large body of water, flooding isn’t usually something we’re concerned about. While some homes are certainly at greater risk for flooding than others, almost no one is safe save for those living in extremely elevated houses.

A Guide to Five of the Most Dangerous Household Molds

Many molds that we commonly find in humid areas of our houses are dangerous to pets and family. Here, we list five of the most dangerous molds and their effects. If you suspect you have one of these molds in your home, it is crucial that you call and get an inspection done as soon […]

Is Invisible Mold Infesting Your Home?

Mold is typically thought of as a visible problem. But what happens when there’s mold or mold spores that you can’t see? Just because there isn’t any visible danger doesn’t mean that you and your home aren’t at risk!