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Attic Mold? Watch Out for Bathroom Fans and Attic Ventilation

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:53:40 +0000

Attic ventilation is critical to maintaining even attic temperatures throughout the year. In the summer, proper ventilation vents excess heat. In the winter, it prevents the buildup of excess moisture and accumulation of water condensation.

H&H Environmental on Flickr

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:48:48 +0000

H&H Environmental has a just started a new photo account on Flickr. Want to see the damage that water and mold can do to a home? Check out these images.

Wet Summers Increase Fall Mold Problems

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:12:57 +0000

Many areas of the Northeast experienced a large amount of rain this summer. This dampness can contribute to heavy mold growth, which can end up effecting homeowners.

Mold Infestation Straining Tenant-landlord Relations

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:24:13 +0000

CATSKILL, NY - A festering mold problem in a rural Catskill home has left one couple feeling helpless, and they are reaching out for help wherever they can.

Top Reasons Why Mold Can Grow in Your Basement

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:35:49 +0000

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.

H&H Environmental Now on Twitter

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:59:05 +0000

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Mold and the Rainy Season

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:05:07 +0000

This wet summer is setting up conditions for mold to grow as people who suffer from respiratory problems shut their homes up during the fall.

Mold Test Kits and Indoor Air Quality Testing

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:30:20 +0000

Self-testing mold testing kits are not designed to take the place of a professional Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment. If you suspect that you have an extensive mold problem, a professional is needed for proper testing.

Could Christmas Trees be a Source of Indoor Mold?

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:47:56 +0000

Besides a pine scent and holiday cheer, live Christmas trees could bring something entirely unwholesome into your home.

Moisture and Mold

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:20:28 +0000

With the right environment, mold and black mold can grow almost anywhere. The most obvious places are on walls, ceilings, carpets and bathtubs. It can also grow in hidden areas, such as within walls, under flooring or in closets.