As Winter approaches, many homeowners are looking for ways to cozy up and enjoy the holiday season. When we say home maintenance is seasonal work, you can be sure that there are still some tasks to do at home to prevent any winter mold and mildew from appearing and ruining your holidays. Bay State Mold…
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Why You See More Attic Mold During the Winter
It’s that time of year, where we find ourselves analyzing our house and seeing what can be improved for the new year, or even worse, finding out why the house is having so many issues that need to be fixed before it’s too late. Did you know that one of the most common issues during…
Tips to Prevent Bathroom Mold Growth This Winter
Apart from having no respect for boundaries, molds are very unsanitary and unhealthy. The fact that it appears without warning and defaces walls, surfaces, etc., does not help the threat they pose. Usually, mold thrives in places or corners with high humidity or warmth. They spread rather rapidly and can sprout up again if improperly…
Start Preventing Mold Issues Before Fall & Winter Months
Wet weather in fall and winter can cause mold issues, especially as darker days set in. There are many different types of mold, and while some are only cosmetic issues, others can seriously harm both building and human health. In order to prevent mold issues, it’s important to take some proactive steps. Check Your Attic…
How to Identify the Source of Your Basement Flooding Issues
Is your basement flooding and you cannot find the cause? Basement flooding is no fun and can cause serious damage to your property, as well as costly cleanup and repair. It would be ideal to be able to prevent such a problem before it arises and save yourself a lot of headaches. The worse thing…
How to Spot Black Mold in your Home
Black mold or the scientific name, stachybotrys atra is a common mold found in homes throughout New England, including Massachusetts. This type of mold can be dangerous and toxic when ingested or inhaled. In this blog, we will teach you how to identify if the black mold is growing in your home. While it isn’t…
Spring Months in Massachusetts Can Lead to Mold Infestations- Combat it with Bay State Mold Removal
The season of spring brings several advantages for those living and working in Massachusetts. Warmer weather allows us to spend more time in our yards, out at parks and keeping the windows down while we are driving. Trees and flowers are blooming, and with more daylight, we have more time to get things done in…
Mold to Look Out for This Spring
Most people look forward to spring; it means new life, fresh flowers, and putting away all the heavy winter gear back into storage. But for many homeowners, spring means the reawakening of malicious organisms whose only goal, it seems, is to damage or destroy the home. Mold is one of such organisms that can bring…
Fans and How They Improve Air Quality
Having a fan in your home is not only convenient for controlling temperature, but they also help improve the air quality of your home. Having good air quality in your home is important to maintain a safe environment to live and work in. There are ways in which you can simply improve the quality of…
Little Known Effects of Mold
It’s virtually impossible to live your life without some exposure to mold. We’re constantly exposed to mold throughout the day, whether we notice it or not. Unfortunately, some people may be more sensitive to mold and may notice exposure more than others, and when they’re exposed to a large number of spores, they can get…