Why You Must Take “First Action”… Fast

When it comes to water damage in your home, you just don’t have the luxury of sitting back and “thinking” about what to do. The longer you wait, the more damage it will do to your home and the more health problems it will cause for you and your family. Simply put,...

Think You’re A Mold Expert – Think Again!

Well, well, well! What a day it’s been. Had a number of emails forwarded to me in regard to the other day’s newsletter entitled, “The World’s Most Dangerous Job?” A couple of themes were played over and over: The most important is this:...

Scared in Virginia

I’ve got a ton of subscriber emails recently and it’s time to share a few of them with you. Pay special attention to the comments sent in by Fred and Dennis, as well as my responses. Hi Kevin, I read your website and would love to attend your...

A Recent Hidden Mold Story

I just got through reading a scary news article, and while this particular story had a happy ending, most people who discover hidden mold in their homes aren’t as fortunate. Here’s the story… = = = All Larry Butler wanted was a home to share with his wife and four...

Don’t Take Advice From Fat Guys

The other day I was at the gym working out, when out of nowhere, this fat guy walks up and proceeds to give me advice on how I can improve my routine. Now granted, I’m not the epitome of health, but I’m doing what I can to stay in shape. That’s why I was at the gym in...

Don’t Say I Didn’t Warn You

Last week I told you about my friend Jim, and how the heavy April rains here in Washington flooded his basement. Jim’s story had a happy ending because he took swift action. Unfortunately this isn’t the case for everyone. Here’s what happens when a water problem...

April Showers Bring May Mold

There’s a time in late March and early April, just before the break of spring, when it rains almost every day here in Northwest Washington. Since I’ve lived here most of my 39 (almost 40 now) years, I’ve become used to it. I like to think of it as “curl up with a book...