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Blog Posts
10/20/2026
What Should You Do Before and After El Niño Flooding?
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Mold Inspections, Water Intrusion
9/29/2026
The Mold Dilemma: What We Know About Mold, Health, and Responsibility at Home
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Testing
9/3/2026
Do You Have to Open Up a Wall to Know If There Is Mold
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Mold Remediation, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Water Intrusion, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Information
8/4/2026
What a New CDC Study Reveals About Invasive Mold Disease
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Mold Remediation, Mold and Health, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Information, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing
7/21/2026
Do I Have to Leave My Home During Remediation
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Mold Remediation
6/29/2026
After Mold Remediation: What Homeowners Should Do Next
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Remediation, Water Intrusion
6/15/2026
Can Houseplants Contribute to Mold Growth
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Information
5/19/2026
What is the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?
Written by Paul Sterling
Mold Information, Indoor Air Quality, Homeowner, Renter, Mold and Health
5/5/2026
Is There Really Such a Think as "Safe" Mold?
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Testing, Mold Information
3/26/2026
Foundation Moisture Problems: How Outdoor Conditions Impact Indoor Air Quality
Written by Ben Blaiss
Water Intrusion, Mold Information, Indoor Air Quality, Homeowner
3/17/2026
Is Dead Mold Still a Concern?
Written by Grace Acosta
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information
1/16/2026
How Winter Heating Affects Indoor Humidity and Mold Risk
Written by Ben Blaiss
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Renter
12/9/2025
The Temperature Drop Trap
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing
10/28/2025
Mold Inspection Sciences Launches New Client Portal
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information, Renter, Real Estate
10/24/2025
The Dangers of DIY Mold Removal and Why Professional Testing Comes First
Written by Teri Silver
Mold and Health, Indoor Air Quality, Homeowner, Mold Testing, Mold Inspections, Mold Information, Mold Remediation
10/1/2025
How Mold Affects Your Home's Structural Integrity
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Mold Information, Homeowner, Commercial, Real Estate
6/26/2025
Should You Be Concerned About Mold in Your HVAC System?
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Renter, Real Estate
3/18/2025
Beyond CIRS Understanding Mold-Related Illnesses
Written by Paul Sterling
Commercial, Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing
2/14/2025
Do Mold-Resistant Paints and Coatings Really Work?
Written by Stuart Kushner
Homeowner, Mold Information, Renter, Mold and Health
2/11/2025
Will My Homeowner's Insurance Cover a Mold Problem?
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Remediation, Water Intrusion
1/7/2025
Mold in Plain Sight Six Unexpected Places Mold Can Hide
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information
12/11/2024
How Do I Know if Mold Is Affecting My Health
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Renter
11/19/2024
How to Prevent Mold After a Natural Disaster
Written by Teri Silver
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Property Manager, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information, Water Intrusion
11/6/2024
Mold-Proof Your Home Exterior Remodeling Tips to Keep Mold at Bay
Written by Grace Acosta
Homeowner, Mold Information, Real Estate, Water Intrusion
9/27/2024
Avoiding a Moldy Mess: How Construction Defects Increase Mold Risk
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Homeowner, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information, Indoor Air Quality, Real Estate
8/21/2024
Protecting Your Home from Summer Humidity
Written by Grace Acosta
Mold Testing, Mold Information, Real Estate, Water Intrusion, Homeowner
5/23/2024
Asbestos Ban: Everything You Need to Know
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Mold and Health, Real Estate, Indoor Air Quality, Homeowner, Property Manager
4/23/2024
The Connection Between Mold and Pest Infestations: How They Often Coexist
Written by Lauren Bryant
Mold Information, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Remediation, Water Intrusion, Homeowner
12/6/2023
Are Holiday Traditions Impacting Your Allergies
Written by Paul Sterling
Allergen Testing, Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Renter
11/8/2023
Battling the Aftermath of Storm Damage The Menace of Mold
Written by Grace Acosta
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Renter, Water Intrusion
5/15/2023
What If My Home Doesn’t Have Water Damage or a Leak – Can There Still Be Mold?
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing
3/7/2023
Could Mold Be Growing in Your Vacation Home?
Written by Brandon Apple
Indoor Air Quality, Homeowner
7/21/2022
In the News: Mold Inspection Sciences Featured in WIRED
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Mold Inspections, Mold Inspection and Testing Certifications
5/15/2022
Austin Residents Turn to Mold Inspection Sciences Texas
Written by Mold Inspection Sciences
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality
4/20/2022
In the News: Denver Residents Turn to Mold Inspection Sciences
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Renter, Real Estate
3/10/2022
In the News: Fighting Mold Problems in Your Home with Mold Inspection Sciences
Written by Paul Sterling
Mold Testing, Mold Inspections, Mold and Health, Indoor Air Quality, Renter, Real Estate, Homeowner, Mold Information
7/20/2021
How to Recognize, Remove, & Prevent Mold Outdoors
Written by Bryce Leghorn
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Real Estate
6/25/2021
Drinking Water Testing for Real Estate Transactions
Written by Brandon Apple
Homeowner, Commercial, Renter, Real Estate
4/16/2021
16 Types of Home Inspections that Buyers Should Consider
Written by Hannah Tan
Homeowner, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Real Estate
11/16/2020
Mold Inspection Sciences Launches Mold Tracker Digital Services
Written by Paul Sterling
Commercial, Homeowner, Mold Information, Mold Testing, Mold Inspections, Mold Inspection and Testing Certifications, Real Estate
5/18/2020
Attic Mold Common Causes and Cures
Written by Craig Cooper
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing
3/11/2020
Checklist for Spring Cleaning
Written by Jay Betts
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Renter, Real Estate
3/6/2020
17 Mold & Moisture Mistakes Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Written by Ryan Smith
Homeowner, Mold Information, Mold Inspection and Testing Certifications, Real Estate
2/5/2020
The Importance of Inspecting for Mold When You Buy A New Home
Written by Lauren B. Stevens
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Information, Real Estate
1/8/2020
Thrival Nutrition Podcast With Mike Marshall
Written by Paul Sterling
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health
11/12/2019
Flood Recovery – The Safe Way to Deal with Flooding
Written by Brandon Apple
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Water Intrusion
9/17/2019
Don’t Use the Same Company for Both Mold Inspection & Mold Remediation
Written by Paul Sterling
Commercial, Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Inspections, Mold Testing, Mold Information, Mold Remediation
8/6/2019
Buying and Selling a Home with Mold
Written by Tacoma Property Management
Homeowner, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Mold Inspections, Real Estate, Mold Remediation
7/12/2019
The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part III of III - Final Cleaning of the Containment and Affected Areas
Written by Brandon Apple
Commercial, Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Mold Remediation, Renter, Mold Testing
7/1/2019
The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part II of III – Gross Removal of Mold Growth and Impacted Materials
Written by Brandon Apple
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Health, Mold Information, Mold Remediation, Renter
6/25/2019
Asbestos Exposure in the Home: Risk, Removal, and Remodeling
Written by Jennifer Karami
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Renter, Real Estate
6/20/2019
The Basics of Mold Remediation – Part I of III – Containment of the Affected Area
Written by Brandon Apple
Homeowner, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Information, Mold Remediation