By guest blogger, Jennifer East Mold is a common toxin, present to some degree in up to 70% of US buildings, and a rise in extreme weather events including flooding is causing even more homes to be affected by potentially harmful fungal growths. Mold thrives in any damp area of a building home and, if… Read More
mold in the home
5 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Life
In today’s day and age, health hazards loom around every corner. It’s essential to safeguard yourself, your family and your home against the most common risks. The simple act of employing a few proactive health tips will assure optimal health for you and your family. 1.) Keep Germs & Bacteria Away In addition to removing… Read More
How to Identify & Understand Various Household Toxins
By now, most of us are aware of the dangers outdoor pollution poses to both the environment and our health. Though technology has revolutionized virtually every aspect of life, there have been plenty of problems these innovations have caused on a global scale, especially pertaining to the automotive industry. Though worldwide pollution continues to… Read More
4 Foundation Flops to Avoid During a Home Inspection
Are you getting ready to sell or buy a home? The inspection process can be a little nerve-wracking. Depending on what the inspector finds, you may need to make some unexpected repairs. The foundation of a home is often a source of surprises, simply because it is “out of sight, out of mind.” To help… Read More
4 Places Germs Are Lurking in Your Home
While much focus has been put on the perils of outdoor pollution, the dangers of poor indoor air quality are of even greater importance. If you find yourself with frequent headaches, allergies and lingering illness – check your house for the culprit and get it taken care of as soon as possible for your own… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Mold Removal
Head to your kitchen. Grab some lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and baking soda ‘cuz we are going to whip up some healthy recipes – but, not of the food variety. Rather, these do-it-yourself, nontoxic solutions are natural techniques to remove mold in common places throughout your home: on curtains, leather shoes, outdoor gear… Read More
Ron & Lisa Discuss Mold Dangers on The Suzanne Show
Mold. It ain’t pretty. On this episode of Home Green Home on The SUZANNE Show on Lifetime TV, Ron and Lisa Beres discuss how common mold and microbial growth is in both homes and schools in the U.S. today. If fact, more than 100,000 species of mold exist in the world; 1,000 of which are… Read More
Mold at Home
September is Mold Awareness Month and time to tune in to your senses. If you smell a musty-mildew odor or have experienced headaches, nasal irritation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea or allergic responses (including hay fever, asthma and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or lungs) but can’t locate the source – you could be breathing in a high… Read More