Mold Tips and Guides

Practical articles about mold in South Florida homes, from the warning signs to look for to what local weather and housing mean for moisture.

What Happens During Mold Remediation, Start to Finish

A walk through each stage of a remediation job, from sealing off the work area to the final check that the space is clean and dry.

Dark mold is not always Stachybotrys. Here is what colour can and cannot tell you, and when sampling is worth doing.

Fixing the shingles is only half the job. These follow-up checks keep wet sheathing and insulation from turning into attic mold.

Some drywall mold wipes off and some means the board has to go. Here is how to tell the difference.

Coastal condos have their own mold traps, from sliding doors to a neighbour's leak. Here is where to look and how to stay safe.

No two mold jobs cost the same. These are the factors that move a quote up or down, and the questions to ask when comparing estimates.

Months of afternoon storms leave moisture behind. This checklist walks through what to inspect once the wet season ends.

The air handler closet is one of the most common mold spots in Florida homes. Here is why, and how to keep it dry.

A technical look at how water travels through stucco, window openings and slabs in canal-front homes, and how to find it.

Florida treats mold assessment and mold remediation as separate jobs. Here is what each one does and how they fit together.

Empty homes in a Florida summer can grow mold fast. These closing steps and check-in habits keep the air dry while you're gone.