Guides
Plain answers to the questions homeowners ask, with every fact quoted from a government agency and linked.
Mold
- Can You Remove Mold Yourself? When to DIY and When to Hire a ProWhen mold is small enough to clean yourself, how the EPA and CDC say to do it safely, where they disagree on bleach, and when Texas requires a license.4 min read
- Do Mold Remediation Companies Need a License in Texas?When Texas requires a mold license, the exemptions, why testing and removal must be done by separate firms, and how to check a license yourself.3 min read
- Do You Need a Mold Test? When Testing Is Worth Paying ForWhen a mold test is and isn't worth paying for, according to the EPA and CDC — and what Texas requires of anyone who takes mold samples.3 min read
- Found Mold in Your House? What to Do FirstWhat the EPA and CDC say to do first when you find mold at home: stop the water, dry things out, decide who cleans it, and skip the test in most cases.3 min read
- Is Black Mold Dangerous? What the CDC and EPA SayWhat the CDC and EPA say about black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum): what it is, what is and isn't proven about its health effects, and what to do.3 min read