Why does a toilet backup happen? In a 1994 survey of 79 members of the Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, 65 percent of the respondents reported it was because of wet weather. They reported that between 15 and 35 percent of their sewers were filled above...
Frozen pipes seem to be almost a daily occurrence during these cold winter spells in New England. For instance, yesterday I was contacted by a homeowner living in all places, Europe. He had relocated there and was planning on renting out his now-vacant home in Newton...
Mold grows in places with a lot of moisture. For example, mold can be found around leaks in roofs, windows, pipes, and where there has been flooding. Mold also grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Dust, paints, wallpaper,...
Mold produces allergens, irritants, and toxic substances. In a lot of cases, inhaling or touching mold has been known to cause allergic reactions. Mold exposure can irritate an individual’s eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs. There have been cases where people have...
Black mold is a name commonly used for Stachybotrys chartarum. This is one of the most common forms of mold people are aware of. You probably have found yourself hearing about black mold on the news at one point or another. These stories on the news can be alarming...
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