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Remove Musty Smells

Do you have some old furniture that has been stored too long in a basement or garage? It happens to the best of us. When we moved to our new home, we used our garage as a staging area for some furniture until the time that we could fix up the walls and rooms. The furniture that didn’t get placed right away, well, when it came time to clean out our garage, we finally decided that we could do without it. We do want to pass it on to others, but unfortunately, a slight musty smell developed from the time … Continue reading →

Test for Mold

Household mold is usually caused by leaks, which can be due to seepage through the foundation of the home, condensation created by sweating pipes, plumbing leaks, poor insulation, or leaks in the roof. Warm climates with high humidity and flood prone areas are also at risk for household mold, but it can occur anywhere. If you are concerned about mold, check your home for tell tale signs. Some of these include: -Floors or walls, which are damp to the touch -Water stains on walls, floors, or ceilings -Walls, floors, or ceilings that bulge -Musty smells, like the odor of wet … Continue reading →