Air Sampling for Mold 

Air Sampling for Mold Taking air samples during a mold inspection can be important for several reasons.  Mold spores are not visible , and the types of mold present can often be determined through laboratory analysis of the air samples.  Having samples analyzed can...

How to Prevent Home Allergies

  The only thing worse than allergies is indoor allergies. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentration of pollutants can actually be two to five times higher than outdoors. Yikes! If you or your family have been sneezing,...

Risks of Lead Exposure and What to Do About Them

  Q: What about the water in my community? How do I know if it’s really safe? A: The nation’s aging water infrastructure involves lead pipes or connections; while these were banned for new construction in the late 1980s, many remain in use today. Although they...

The Main Areas of a Home Inspection

When you’re buying a home, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get. The house in question will be presented in its best possible state after being staged with fresh paint, polished floors and tasteful décor. What you can’t see is the foundations, plumbing,...

Protecting Yourself From Wildfire Smoke

Be prepared for wildfires. Check local air quality reports. Listen and watch for news or health warnings about smoke. Find out if your community provides reports about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality Index (AQI) or check the report on...

What Is A Mold Inspection?

What Is A Mold Inspection? To give you a better understanding of what mold inspections should and need to include, here are important factors to consider for mold inspections. Mold colonization behind wood baseboard. Source: EMLab P&K Six Important Things You...