Given that every cancer is a little different, it seems a little counterproductive to try and explain how exactly asbestos causes cancer. However, since the connection between asbestos and cancer is certain, we feel it’s important for Canadians to understand what we do know about the connection. Lung Cancer refers to tumours, or uncontrolled growths,
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While buying a new home isn’t uncommon, many Canadians still buy older, previously owned homes. Often, this is because older homes are more affordable. But unfortunately, what may seem like a great financial decision at the time can come with some headaches when you’re ready to sell. Homes built during or before the 90s are
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We write a lot about DIY mould removal myths. Commonly we’ll talk about how bleaching mould won’t work. However, we realized that this may be a bit confusing for some homeowners. After all, while bleach isn’t a particularly good fungicide, it does usually do the trick and kill the surface mould. But there’s the problem:
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While the hot summer months bring the most precipitation to Calgary, that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to worry about mould during the winter. It’s true that the constant heat from the furnace tends to leave Canadian homes extremely dry, but not all rooms are going to give you a nosebleed. Regardless of whether
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This seems like a redundant question with an obvious answer. Asbestos is a known carcinogenic. Those who work or live near asbestos develop an especially cruel form of lung cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and has an extremely low survival rate. Of course, most Canadians think, the Canadian government has banned asbestos
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When it comes to mould, there are a lot of misconceptions floating around. Some of these myths are harmless, but some of them can lead to a lot of problems. Here are some of the most common myths, and what you need to know. Only Black Mould is Dangerous. We can only assume this myth
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Nowadays it seems more and more Canadians are scared of things they don’t consider “natural.” So, of course, when they hear about asbestos, they conjure up a big industry boogieman who has created an evil, dangerous, human-made substance that kills everyday people in order to satisfy an unquestionable greed. But the truth is much more
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It’s no surprise that we often meet with Calgary homeowners who have discovered their house has asbestos and want to know what to do next. If you search the internet, you’ll find varying opinions on how safe or dangerous asbestos is, but most of these sites will have an agenda of some sort. You’ll find
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Whenever you’re reading about any renovation or product that’s designed to help prevent mould, the best place to start is with the mould basics — what does mould need to survive and how does this change prevent mould from acquiring one of these base needs? While fungi, like mushrooms and mould, may look a lot
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Even in Alberta, where the climate is quite dry, most bathrooms have a high enough humidity level to support mould just from the family showering and bathing daily. It’s important for homeowners to watch for any mould growth in their home, because mould becomes significantly more difficult and expensive to remove as it becomes more
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