How do You Know You Have Mold in Your House?
Testing for mold growth—ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The impact of mold has become a top concern for home owners across the country. While it is hard to know which spores you are exposed to, and how much it could really affect your health. Abundant research on both isolated cases and studies in large […]
Tips from the Experts: Improving Indoor Air Quality at Home
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters: Protecting Your Health We at NextDay Inspect® have partnered with Porch to get you answers to common air quality questions from experts around our community. Read further for practical tips and information you can use to best decide your air quality needs! What are the Most Common Signs of Bad […]
Lead Facts
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or […]
Air Quality in the Home
Some Facts about Air Quality in the Home Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke, and other sources. Effects range from minor annoyances to major health risks. Remedies include ventilation, cleaning, moisture control, inspections, […]
Household and Environmental Hazards
Understanding Household & Environmental Hazards Small model house sinking into cracked ground, symbolizing property damage, natural disasters, or housing instability. Your home should be a place of comfort and safety—but what if it’s quietly putting your health at risk? Many homeowners don’t realize that everyday environments can hide dangerous hazards, from mold and radon to […]
EMFs in the Home
Electromagnetic Fields by InterNACHI Measuring electromagnetic radiation near a cell tower—technology meets safety. Can the electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) to which people are routinely exposed cause health effects? What are sources of EMFs, and when are they dangerous? An “electromagnetic field” is a broad term which includes electric fields generated by charged particles in motion, and […]
Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners
Understanding and Managing Asbestos in Homes Close-up of weathered and brittle asbestos roofing sheets. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide […]
Radon Testing in Residential Homes
Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon and Radon Mitigation Systems Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can accumulate in homes, posing serious health risks. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, accounting for approximately 21,000 deaths annually. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing for radon […]
Air Sampling for Mold Inspections
Importance of Air Sampling During Mold Inspections Detecting moisture levels on a mold-infested wall—time to address the damage! Air sampling plays a crucial role in mold inspections for several reasons. Mold spores are invisible to the naked eye, and analyzing air samples in a laboratory can determine the type and quantity of mold present in […]
Is Your Home Safe with Radon?
Health Advisory on Radon Gas Inspecting for radon: Protecting your home from hidden dangers. On January 13, 2005, the Surgeon General of the United States issued a significant Health Advisory, alerting Americans to the dangers posed by radon exposure in indoor air. The Nation’s Chief Physician emphasized that radon is a serious public health risk […]