■ Check for standing water in the basement, water marks on the walls or ceilings, and musty smells. ■ Make certain your home’s airtight barrier is properly installed. Improper installation lets water penetrate and mold can grow where you won’t see it. ■ If you are in the process of purchasing the home, ask the…
Dear George, I want to be in a foreclosure home but it has mold. It has black mold on the basement walls in a couple other walls in the house. Should I even consider this because it is a 250,000 dollar house going for 52,000? Signed, Perplexed Buyer Dear Perplexed Buyer There’s no way to…
Dear George, Could my 9 month old keeping getting sick from mold being places in my home? She’s having problems breathing, weezing all the time.Someone told us it could be from mold growing somewhere in our home and we just dont know! Don’t know in West Dear West, Yes, your child could certainly be getting…
Dear George, I recently discovered my mother’s condo has mold. A neighbor’s handyman said it was black mold. I would like to have it tested to confirm this. What would the cost be for a two-level condo in West Covina? Signed, West Covina ——————— Dear West Covina, Please telephone us at 1-800-686-1992 to determine specific…
Dear George, We are renting an apartment that has a moldy smell. How do we find out if there are dangerous levels of mold in the apartment? The landlord has only suggested cleaning the carpet. Is that enough? Signed, Moldy —————– Dear Moldy, The carpet may well be one source of mold. If it IS…