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You often hear of mold and mildew mentioned at the same time, and there’s a good reason for this: the two substances are often found together and have a lot in common. Both are a type of fungus that commonly grows in homes, particularly in places that are damp or wet from recent water damage.

Toxic mold can be an extremely dangerous substance in your home, and it’s one that very regularly appears after flood damage.

If you have noticed water and flood damage in your home, do not wait to contact help right away. If you delay obtaining help, moisture can penetrate all spaces and worsen cracks and other structural issues.

As the calendar flips into July, we’re faced with a tough reality: hurricane season 2018 is upon us. However, unlike last year when storms of historic magnitudes rocked the Florida coast, this year’s predictions are mercifully milder.

Mold anywhere in your house can have serious consequences. Mold spores can cause allergy flare-ups, asthma attacks, and even result in rotting or eating away at the structure of your home.

The majority of modern houses are built upon cement slab foundation due to their fairly low cost, ease of construction, and unparalleled durability. Running through these slabs often times are plumbing lines, such as your sewer mains, water input lines, and many others.

Floridians get our fair share of heavy rains and rising flood waters flooding every year, especially when tropical storms and hurricanes hit. Flooding can cause devastating damage in what seems like the blink of an eye: rotting away drywall, flooring and even structural wood.

Mold can occur in any home, so long as there is a warm, damp space for it to grow. For these reasons, mold is commonly found in kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Toxic black mold is a common problem in homes. Here’s what you need to know if you discover mold in your home.

Hurricane season is upon us, and predictions for this year have not been friendly to Florida residents. The TSR is predicting a total of 14 named storms, including six hurricanes and three major storms, while The Weather Company is guessing seven hurricanes with three of them being major.

When it comes to water damage in your home, the culprit behind the damage is usually a pipe or appliance. Insurance companies note that many water damage claims stem from appliances or pipes, especially ones that are not maintained well.