Archive for August 2017
Bleach vs. EPA registered products
Bleach vs. EPA registered products – Is bleach really the cure all to killing surface mold and mildew? Bleach has been used for years as the “cure” for mold and mildew problems however while bleach will kill surface mold, it will not get to the roots of the mold. Secondly, bleach itself is mostly made…
Read MoreCottage Mold / Mildew – Exterior Removal
We have been receiving a number of calls from cottage owners, (particularly lakefront cottage owners), asking us about mold and mildew on the outside of their cottages. We usually see this type of mold / mildew on cottages that have had an application of an oil-based stain and / or clear sealant. Oil-based stains /…
Read MoreWet weather provides an opportunity for you to evaluate your foundation under stress
Basements were first brought into use a number of centuries ago in areas where it was easy to excavate the soil. Basements were really, at one time, called root cellars, which were cool in the summer and dry enough so that food could be preserved for longer periods than if kept at room temperature. However,…
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