Unveiling the Importance of Mold Testing
July 27, 2023
The most harmful mold is often the mold you cannot see. Learn what mold testing involves and why it is worth doing.
Expert tips and advice on mold, water, asbestos, and fire damage restoration in Winnipeg
The most harmful mold is often the mold you cannot see. Learn what mold testing involves and why it is worth doing.
Once hailed as a wonder material, asbestos left a dangerous legacy in older homes. Here is how its use rose, fell and still affects us.
Asbestos is not one material but a family of six minerals. Here is a look at each type and why every one of them is dangerous.
Asbestos is notoriously hard to identify by sight. Here is what the different types look like and why testing is the only sure way to know.
Asbestos can hide almost anywhere in an older home. Here are the materials and rooms where it is most commonly found.
Breathing in asbestos fibres can lead to serious illness. Learn about mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and other asbestos-related conditions.
Asbestos is especially dangerous for children. Learn why kids are more at risk and how to protect your family from exposure.
Some jobs carry a far higher risk of asbestos exposure. Here are the occupations most affected and how to stay protected.
Water damage often hides in plain sight. Here are ten telltale signs that moisture is affecting your property and what each one means.
From burst pipes to spring flooding, water damage has many causes. Learn the most common ones and how to protect your home.
The first hours after finding water damage are critical. Here are the steps to take, and mistakes to avoid, to limit the damage.
Everything you need to know about asbestos: what it is, where it hides, the diseases it causes, and how professionals remove it safely.
A complete guide to water damage restoration: what it involves, the categories and classes, the equipment used, and how to prevent it.
Mold favours certain spots indoors, and often hides where you cannot see it. Here are the most common places mold grows in a home.
Mold comes in many colours and textures and looks different on every surface. Here is how to recognise it on wood, drywall, carpet and more.
Mold and mildew are both fungi that love moisture, but they differ in appearance, growth, and risk. Here is how to tell them apart.
Cool, dark and damp, basements are a magnet for mold. Learn why it grows there and the best ways to keep your basement dry.
Bathrooms are a prime spot for mold thanks to heat and moisture. Learn why it grows there and how to prevent and clean it.
Mold needs the right conditions to grow. Learn what mold feeds on and the everyday causes that let it take hold in your home.
Mold exposure can affect your health in many ways. Learn the symptoms, who is most at risk, and how to protect your household.
Wondering what professional mold removal involves? Here is a step-by-step look at the remediation process from first call to final inspection.
From harmless allergenic molds to toxic black mold, here are the most common types of mold found in homes and what each one means.
Preventing mold is easier than removing it. Follow these eight practical tips to keep your home dry, healthy and mold-free.
Black mold is one of the most dangerous household molds. Learn what it is, the health risks, and how to remove and prevent it.
Everything you need to know about mold: what it is, how it grows, the health effects, and the smartest way to remove it for good.