Tis’ the season of tissues and Nyquil commercials! This time of the year seems to bring many the gifts of sore throats, runny noses, and annoying coughs. However, if you have noticed that you wrestle with these symptoms more often in your own home than when you go out, then you might be suffering from…
When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or even on building materials, mold often likes to make itself right at home. Why not right? The conditions are completely perfect! A little organic substance and a little moisture, toss in a little oxygen, and you have yourself a mold colony’s happy place. This is why any long…
Did you know that one of the most common causes of attic mold is ice damming? Here in the Illinois and Indiana areas we certainly get our fair share of snow and ice, but if the water that comes with them doesn’t drain off your roof properly, it just freezes right back up and begins…