Does your basement smell musty? Do your eyes water and breathing become tight when you go downstairs into the dark, moist cellar? You don’t need an air quality test to tell you that there is mold growing in your basement.
The New York Times has a great article on causes and prevention of mold growth in your bathroom.
According to new research from Lund University in Sweden, mold toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are much more dangerous than previously thought. This research has implications for home sellers and buyers, contractors and insurance companies.
Water damage due to storms and flooding do more than structural damage. The aftereffects can be just as damaging as the initial disaster.
Is black mold removal a do-it-yourself job?