Category Archives: Environmental

Introduction to Molds

Mold is second only to termites in damage to homes in the United States. Building Specs Home Inspections has home inspectors trained to detect mold in your home, we swap and test to check levels and have partners that will come out and remediate if necessary. American Mold & Restoration is one of our affiliates…
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Lead and Lead Paint

Lead is a highly toxic metal that was used for many years in products found in and around our homes. Lead may cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities, to seizures and death. Children 6 years old and under are most at risk, because their bodies are growing quickly. This…
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Carbon Monoxide Kills: The Invisible Poison

You can't see it, touch it, smell it or feel it, so it must not be there, wrong. The recent tragedy that took place in an affluent suburb of NY, is one we are all too familiar with. A physician and father came home from a night shift at County Medical Center to find everyone…
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