You found a layer of white powder on your furniture or white fuzz in the basement. Is it dangerous mold, or just mineral dust from your humidifier? In Utah's hard-water winter, it can be tricky to tell. Use our "Dust vs. Mold" identification guide to know when to wipe it up and when to call a pro. [Read More...]

Have you noticed faint, dark vertical lines appearing on your walls or ceilings? It’s not a ghost, and it might not be mold. It’s a phenomenon called "Thermal Tracking." Learn the science behind these mysterious "ghost stains," why scented candles might be to blame, and how to tell the difference between soot and toxic mold. [Read More...]

It’s February in Utah. You feel congested and tired, but only when you're at home. It might not be a cold—it might be "Sick Building Syndrome." Learn how our sealed-up winter homes trap pollutants during the inversion and simple steps to improve your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) today. [Read More...]

Water damage follows a strict timeline. In the first hour, it spreads. By hour 24, drywall swells and wood warps. But the real danger hits at hour 48. Learn why the "wait and see" approach leads to mold growth and expensive repairs—and why acting fast is your only defense. [Read More...]

The icicles are pretty, but the water stain on your ceiling isn't. If you have an active ice dam, putting a ladder on an icy driveway and hacking at your roof with a hammer is the worst thing you can do. Learn the difference between dangerous pressure washing and safe ice steaming—and how to save your roof this week. [Read More...]

It's the dead of winter, and you hear running water behind a wall. Panic sets in. Do you know where your main shut-off valve is? From stopping the flow to safe thawing techniques (no open flames!), here are the immediate emergency steps every Utah homeowner needs when a pipe bursts. [Read More...]