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Mold growth in attics is one of the most common problems in Southern Ontario homes and having a swift and thorough attic mold remediation or removal is a key part of healthy home maintenance. Today we’re going to share some of the issues that we frequently encounter and outline some of our...

The work of a homeowner is never done - there’s always something new to fix, adjust or maintain to keep your home in good working order. Mold testing in Richmond Hill is one thing that the savvy homeowner is adding to their annual maintenance checks, since this unseen problem can quickly start...

Having a safe and healthy home environment is why MoldTech offers thorough mold remediation in North York for families struggling with mold problems or who have concerns about their indoor environment. Mold growth can be a serious problem especially in the older homes common in North York, where...

If you’ve ever had a flood or a water leak at home, you’ll know it’s key to have black mold removal after water damage as quickly as possible. Drying out and working to mitigate the damage that water can cause is the most important thing you can do to prevent damage and ongoing...

Making sure that you prevent mold growth on window sills can be a tricky job - as a meeting place between the air conditioned inside of your home and the outside weather, temperature differences can make for ongoing condensation trouble. While it’s important to prevent mold growth on window...

No homeowner wants to find mold growing in their home, but if you do, it’s important to have a safe mold inspection and removal as soon as possible. Mold growth in homes has been a problem ever since we started building them, and has only accelerated as our homes have become more airtight....

At MoldTech, we’re often called in to remove black mold in the bathroom - it’s one of the most common places that mold grows indoors, but many homeowners don’t understand why or know how they can make simple changes to their home and habits that can help reduce the likelihood it...

The internet and its multiplicity of ideas, thoughts, and DIY instructions mean that there are hundreds of suggestions to follow when it comes to home improvement and maintenance, making every weekend warrior an expert in some field or another. But when it comes to mold removal, one of the stickiest...

Identifying where you may find mold growth in your home can be the hardest part of mold prevention and maintenance - it can be tricky to locate and then, once discovered, hard to figure out where it came from in the first place. But mold growth is a predictable problem, unlike severe weather or...

The carefree months of summer are the time of year when we’re most focused on the outdoor aspects of our home - but making sure that you keep an eye on your interior spaces to prevent mold in the summer is important as well, since the higher heat and humidity of the summer months can quickly...

After the unfortunate discovery of mold growth in your home, your first reaction may be to Google your local mold removal company and schedule a remediation visit as fast as you can. But before you book, what should you look for in a mold removal company? Like any services you pay for in your home,...

The summer months are often the worst for mold growth inside our homes - the extra heat, humidity, and moisture can make preventing mold in the summer an unwelcome interruption to your summer plans or weekend at the cottage. Getting ahead of mold growth and understanding why the summer months might...

Often it’s not until we’re moving furniture around or cleaning out the basement that we spot it - mold growing on the coffee table, a newly exposed baseboard, or on the studs in our walls. It’s important to remove mold from wood as soon as you spot it, but how is it done? Is it...

The top search results for black mold removal on Google suggest a number of different approaches for removing toxic black mold from your home - but with so many different options, how do you know which will be most effective? When it comes to your health, no mold is more important to remove promptly...

The news media has been reporting on toxic black mold growth for the past few years, warning homeowners and renters about the acute dangers of having it grow in your home, and educating folks on the signs your home has black mold.  It’s sometimes difficult to know what the signs your home...