Spring is here at last! Perennial plants and bulbs planted last fall will begin to unfold in all their glory, adding splashes of colour to bleak lawns and gardens.

This is also the time to ask yourself a question: does your garden and exterior landscape need a new look? More and more homeowners today are looking for innovative ways to beautify their back yards, lawns and gardens – not only for their personal satisfaction but because well-placed shrubs, trees, flowering plants and an attractive lawn can increase their property’s value by as much as 10 per cent or more.

Adding even the simplest patio, walkway, planters, flower beds or water feature can dramatically change the way you experience your outdoor home environment, while adding elegance and distinction to your home. Before you start digging, planting and considering features like ponds, fountains, bird feeders and waterfalls, it is important to plan …

Mold is a fungus that grows from spores that circulate through the air. The spores only grow into mold when they come into contact with a damp surface. Mold growth can be prevented, but once it starts, mold removal is the only way for you and your family to be safe from its effects, which can include agitating existing conditions like asthma and allergies, among other things.

Throughout this article, we’ll look at some basic methods that homeowners can use to get rid of mold once they notice it growing on a surface in their house. There are also some types of mold that are proven to be toxic and, as a result the spores can have some seriously adverse health effects on anyone who breathes them in, so precautions must be taken when it comes to dealing with mold should you ever find it.

Where People Find Mold

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