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Mold Remediation Goes to the Dogs

July 10, 2009

Mold sniffing dogs can point us to the location of mold without having to tear apart a building at random (which should never be done anyway), thus saving on repair costs. One website advocating mold sniffing dogs is also quick to remind us that dogs are honest because they work for food and love, and not profits.

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Mold and Spring Cleaning

June 20, 2009

You might find mold in growing in dark, damp, poorly-ventilated areas like bathrooms, closets, basements, laundry rooms, and crawlspaces. Mold could be found under sinks, around tubs and showers, on windowsills. Mold is pretty easy to identify; check for any wet, spongy, discoloration – usually white, green, or black.

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Mold Prevention in Home Design

April 19, 2009

Because of organic materials, air-tight structures, and careless construction practices, new homes are often moldier than old homes. But, in addition to fixing these problems, you can incorporate mold and moisture resistance into the design of your home. Here are some things you may want to pay extra for to prevent mold problems in the future:

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