Mold and Mildew share many characteristics, but they are vastly different in the way they are prevented, treated and removed. To help you sift through all of the information available online and to determine what your questionable substance is in your home we’ve developed this easy to use chart that lists the most common the…
Mold
Viable vs. Nonviable Mold
Did you know that not all mold is dangerous? In this industry, I know a lot of times when I’m dealing with mold its under the assumption that it is, but it isn’t always. That’s my job, to find out if there is a mold issue, potential mold issue or if the mold found could pose a…
HNST Mold Inspections – Experience, Quality of Expertise, Personalized Service
Being in the Mold Inspections business for over 14 years now, some ask why I haven’t expanded and grown into something larger with more employees. This is one of the easiest questions for me to answer, we all hear the buzz words about “small business” but what does that actually mean? Well, in the end, the…
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Water Damage Assessments for Rainwater Damage
With the multitude of tropical storms and natural weather events of record proportion, many are dealing with excess rainwater. Areas around some of the hardest hit places are not suffering from flooding, but from the rain that the storms bring with them. Rainwater can be damaging, just think of all of the water that falls…
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Whats the deal with mold anyway?
This time of year, you may be hearing a lot about mold. It’s mentioned on the DIY channels, in home improvement magazines and you may have even noticed some in your home. Anyone who’s experienced a mold issue knows that this is the time of year where you should check your home for issues. Moisture…
Memorial Day Weekend Preparation
Households in NY/NJ are preparing for Memorial Day Weekend by getting out the patio furniture, life jackets, vests and bathing suits. This time of year, we haul the patio furniture out which includes cushions, pillows and umbrellas. Hm..whats that there? Do you see small black freckle spots on these items? What is that?