Mold Growth: How to Manage When There is a Flood
Piece of drywall all covered in black and grey mold
Category: Mold
Shedding Light on Grow Ops: Risks and Implications
In recent years, the proliferation of illegal indoor cannabis cultivation, commonly known as “grow ops,” has become a growing concern in many communities. These operations, often hidden in residential properties, pose various risks to both public safety and property integrity. In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of grow ops, exploring the associated risks,
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What Happens When You Paint Over Mold: Risks and Proper Solutions
Painting over mold might seem like a quick fix to cover up unsightly spots on your walls. However, this approach can lead to more significant problems in the long run. Mold is not just a cosmetic issue; it is a sign of underlying moisture problems and can pose health risks. In this blog, we will
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Mold 101: A Simple Guide for Keeping Your Home Fungus-Free
So, you’ve noticed some fuzzy stuff creeping up your walls, huh? Yeah, that’s mold – the uninvited guest that nobody wants. But don’t sweat it! Understanding mold, how to prevent it, and what to do if it shows up can save you from a headache. Let’s dive into the basics in this beginner-friendly guide. What’s
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Does Mould Grow During Winter?
Going into the cold season, this is a question we hear a lot. Most of our regular readers will know that mould has very similar needs to people. It needs a warm place to live. It needs something to eat, and it needs water. Outdoors, you won’t be seeing much fungi growing in December because
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Window “Sweat” in Winter Can Cause Mould
Have you ever noticed water drops on your windows during winter? What about delicate drawings left by Jack Frost? Many Canadians struggle with condensation on their windows during the cold months, but it’s important to find a way to overcome this challenge — otherwise your home may be at an increased risk for mould. Why
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Where Can Mould Hide?
There are some places that, for better or for worse, homeowners aren’t surprised to find mould. If your basement floods, it won’t surprise anyone if the drywall begins to mould. We also talk a lot about mould being caused by hang drying clothing, showering without a fan, and cooking without an exhaust hood. It’s not
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How Can you Control Humidity and Prevent Mould?
Though people have spanned the globe from Nunavut to Australia, it’s fair to say that, on average, people have a fairly consistent idea of comfortable. Most people enjoy temperatures ranging from highs of 25°C down to lows of 5°C. They want to live in some sort of shelter that keeps the rain and snow off
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Just Killing Mould Isn’t the Answer
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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Preventing Mould Growth Over the Cold Months
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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