Are you thinking of doing remediation yourself? Does your spouse not believe you and think they can do it without any repercussions? Do you want to know why the EPA is WRONG and being able to remediate yourself in certain circumstances? This episode is for you... I understand why people want to remediate themselves... because it can be expensive! But is that a reason to expose yourself to particles and chemicals that are literally trying to kill you!? Do the cost benefit analysis... it’s just no...
Feb 02, 2021•22 min
Bernadette Abraham (a health expert friend of mine in DUBAI!!), reached out to me about one of her clients this week. They had just had a tub overflow in their home, and they wanted to make sure they were handling it properly. Bernadette asked me for some advice that she could share with her client... so I wanted to give YOU the same advice. This episode covers: * Visual Inspection * How to use a moisture meter * How and what to test after a flood * How to use this information to maximize your i...
Jan 29, 2021•33 min
Doctor: “Just move to a house with no mold”. My Client: “How do you do that?” Doctor: “Just find a home less than 10 years old.” ARE YOU F*KING KIDDING ME!?!? This episode is all about understanding the challenges with finding a “mold free home”... And explaining why doctors should not be advising on details and tactics to fix mold in your home (and why I should not be advising on treatments and protocols to detox and get healthy). Also... get my free guide “10 Most Common Remediation Mistakes” ...
Jan 27, 2021•31 min
How do you know if you have a mold issue BEFORE investing in an inspection? What’s the right way? What’s the cheapest way? THIS is the way... (for you Mandalorian fans 😉) — @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running... Step 1: Subscribe To This Podcast (and please leave a review!) Step 2: Get The Training: MoldFindersMethod.com Step 3: Text Me A Question (yes it’s really me!) The Mold Phone: 949-528-8704 Step 4: Get An Inspection from ...
Jan 19, 2021•24 min
So you find out you need remediation. The next question is usually... “Where am I going to live while it’s happening? Can I stay in my home during the process?” I try to never tell anyone they HAVE to do something, but instead I explain the pros and cons and let them decide for themselves. That’s what we’re doing today. By the end of this episode you should be able to make an educated decision for yourself on where to go during remediation. 😉👍🏻 Also, if you have found the podcast valuable I w...
Jan 14, 2021•28 min
**If you find this episode valuable, I would REALLY appreciate if you took a couple seconds to rate the podcast... AND LEAVE A SHORT COMMENT 😉 It helps the show become visible to more people, which can spread the message!** Today’s guest is Michael Rubino, the owner of All American Restoration, the remediation company that I refer to all of my clients. On this episode we talk about Mike’s new home that is currently being built, the mold challenges he’s facing, and how he’s managing the project ...
Jan 06, 2021•46 min
**If you find this episode valuable, I would REALLY appreciate if you took a couple seconds to rate the podcast... AND LEAVE A SHORT COMMENT 😉 It helps the show become visible to more people, which can spread the message!** I got a bunch of texts over the holiday regarding new construction homes. Sounds like a bunch of you are getting some nice Christmas presents! Anyway, inspecting a new construction home is a little unique compared to “lived in” homes. So I break that down in this episode. Hi...
Dec 31, 2020•25 min
Scott was impacted by Lyme disease and mold illness, and that started him on the path to becoming then”Better Health Guy” (Check out his podcast “Better Health Guy”). That path has also led him to co-founding the Forum For Integrative Medicine conference. A medical conference focused on treating and healing complex illness... yes, that means mold illness too! In fact, Corey Levy and I are presenting at the conference this year as the only indoor environmental experts! So I wanted to have Scott c...
Dec 30, 2020•16 min
Many times while working with clients I become somewhat of an armchair therapist. Why? Because if your emotions are out of control, you won’t be capable of properly addressing your mold issue. This episode talks about how we can prepare ourselves emotionally so we can heal physically. @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running... Step 1: Subscribe To This Podcast (and please leave a review!) Step 2: Get The Training: MoldFindersMethod.c...
Dec 15, 2020•30 min
As some of you have seen, I just got a new infrared sauna. I know many of you have seen that because my IG messages and Mold Phone texts piled up yesterday with all kinds of questions. “What kind is it?” “Why did you get that one?” “Where did you get it?” “But I thought they get moldy?” “How to keep them from getting moldy?” “How to clean them?” Seemed easier to answer everything at one time for all of you to hear. 😉👍🏻 @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple ste...
Dec 14, 2020•28 min
Another Q&A episode... all from the Mold Phone! Here’s what we answered... “I would like to get our apartment spot tested for mold, but I'm getting push back from local inspectors saying they need permission from the landlord first. Should I try to get permission? Are there alternatives?” - Marlene “People in Facebook groups say you become more and more sensitized to mold, so sick people react more strongly to less and less mold. By their rationale, remediation is pointless as long as there ...
Dec 11, 2020•29 min
This episode is a case study from an inspection (by my company We Inspect) we did last month. The reason I chose this project is because there were limited “mold factories” present, but the HVAC systems we more significantly impacted. I explain why this happened and how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you! AND REMEMBER... Today’s episode is brought to you by The Mold Phone! I got a new phone, specifically to talk to you... That’s right... you can text me directly 😬 #MoldFinders Not sure the b...
Dec 05, 2020•27 min
Finding hidden mold takes two things… 1. Knowing where to look 2. Proper sampling I talk so much about the first piece, but this entire episode addresses the second piece. *How you build a sampling plan *The different types of samples we use and how to collect them *How we put all of that information together to build out a remediation plan. You’re going to want to save this episode for future reference... 😉 LASTLY... Today’s episode is brought to you by The Mold Phone! I got a new phone, speci...
Dec 01, 2020•38 min
My cousin is the sweetest girl. She helped a little old lady find her missing car... and of course that made me think of a specific mold issue in our homes! I’ve got a problem... Listen to find out 😉 AND... Matthew texted me on “The Mold Phone” asking about dry ice blasting for remediation. Does it work? Would I recommend it? Listen to find out 👍🏻 LASTLY... Today’s episode is brought to you by The Mold Phone! I got a new phone, specifically to talk to you... That’s right... you can text me di...
Nov 11, 2020•21 min
This weekend I did something a little crazy... I got a new phone, specifically to talk to you! That’s right... you can text me directly 😬 haha Skip to 13:25 to find out why... BUT before that... Air quality monitors You look at them, and there’s a happy green smiling face, or a thumbs up, or something that implies you live in the healthiest place ever... But do they actually tell you anything about mold? Listen to find out... AND... I’ve talked about the new program I’ve been working on to teac...
Nov 03, 2020•21 min
Why are areas of historical water intrusion so important... even if they’ve been “fixed”? In this episode I share a mini case study that explains why. I also share some tips and examples of how you can avoid unnecessarily lengthening your remediation by asking for specific pictures of remediated areas and what to look for in those pictures. AND... I’ve talked about a new program I’ve been working on to teach you how to inspect your own home. Well... it’s going to launch in a few weeks, and I wan...
Oct 22, 2020•29 min
Ever heard of “Out of Sight, Out of Mind”? It’s a real thing, and it explains a lot about building practices (using moldy wood to build). But it also explains a lot about how we investigate and prioritize dealing with mold issues in areas we don’t “occupy”. Like attics. By the way... we may not live in our attics, but our house doesn’t know that, and it still recirculated air down into our “living areas” from that space. Want to know how? And want to know what to do about “lumberyard mold”? I’ve...
Oct 16, 2020•20 min
We have an epidemic... Not only of water damaged homes, but also of the mold inspectors who “inspect” them. But I tell a story today about my weekend, which showed me that this isn’t only a problem in mold industry... but all industries! Also, I had time to answer the following question... “We killed the source of mold (or so I thought), but random stuff throughout the house is still growing mold. What gives?” #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com YesWeInspect.com...
Oct 14, 2020•23 min
Another Q&A episode! Here’s what we answered today... “Some don’t believe in ERMI. Is there another way to prove the existence of mold in the house?” “Does water damage always mean mold? Even if it has been checked but you can’t see any mold?” “I’m thinking about thoroughly HEPA vacuuming our mattress to clean it from being in a moldy house. Then encasing it in a mattress cover. Do you think that would make the mattress safe to use?” #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.co...
Oct 10, 2020•23 min
**If you have found this show valuable I would REALLY appreciate if you took a couple seconds to rate the podcast... and even leave a short comment 😉 It helps the show become visible to more people, which can spread the message!** Here’s what we answered today... “Found historical water damage on subfloor after removing carpet. Should I have it tested, or just remove and replace it?” “When is particle knockdown necessary? Always? And what to use? For it” “Found low counts of Alternaria in the b...
Oct 07, 2020•25 min
It can be really expensive... But what if you didn’t have to pay full price for remediation? That’d be awesome! Today we share our entire playbook on how to maximize your coverage! Here is the quick overview... and we go in depth on each one of these in the episode: 1) DON’T CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY! 2) STOP the water 3) Mold Inspection 4) Get Remediation Bids 5) Hire a public adjuster 6) Now you can contact your insurance company... If you go out of order you can literally cost yourselves te...
Oct 01, 2020•44 min
I had a question come in about a new home someone was wanting to purchase. They listed all of the things about the home that I “wouldn’t like”. But then said they loved the house and asked what to do... I have an answer... Also, get a sneak peak of the new program I’m close to finishing that can help you when looking to move into any home... #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com YesWeInspect.com
Sep 29, 2020•25 min
For the 50th episode I wanted to do something special… So I asked my friend Dr. Jill Crista to join me! The mission… Connect water damaged buildings with their impact on health in a way that neither of us have done before on any other podcast!! I can’t be more happy with the conversation that followed. And I’ll tell you right now… This isn’t your normal “mold / health” podcast episode! Here are some highlights… * Mold and mycotoxins are not the whole story * The role of bacteria and endotoxins i...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min
There is a scam that I’ve seen happen over and over again from some of the “top experts” in our field. It’s disgusting and I don’t want it to happen to you. I wanted to do this episode for a while. But I’ve been hesitant, because it’s quite disruptive for our industry. And frankly... those who are doing this will know I’m specifically talking about them. So please listen to this episode. It’s very important. #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com YesWeInspect.com
Sep 16, 2020•40 min
I went back in the question archives for today’s show. The first was “Do you need remediation when you’ve gutted a moldy house down to the studs and subfloor?” - Short answer, yes! Listen to hear why... Second was “What are mycotoxins? Can they be tested for in the house? Are all molds toxic?” These were 2 more great questions from the #MoldFinders. Keep them coming!
Sep 14, 2020•28 min
There are times when you “know” where the mold is coming from in your home. If you only focus on that area, and don’t investigate the ENTIRE home, you’ll often miss finding other hidden mold issues... that may be even worse! Listen as I walk through a previous assessment where the daughter had massive brain inflammation described as “volcano brain”. There was a known attic issue that the client wanted to focus on. And while there was definitely a problem there, there was another very significant...
Sep 11, 2020•22 min
I woke up Saturday morning... Brushed my teeth... Went to get something from under my sink... And MOLD!! There was a leak... only 5 weeks after moving into our new home. Listen as I talk through my testing plan, and what I should’ve done (and what you CAN do) to prevent this from happening! #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com YesWeInspect.com
Sep 08, 2020•28 min
“So wallpaper is obviously out for bathrooms... what about sealed wood paneling / shiplap?” “Can people with the dreaded HLA mold gene live with a crawl space?” “When should you use mold plates?” Enjoy... #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com YesWeInspect.com
Sep 04, 2020•30 min
Everyone... Meet Corey Levy, my We Inspect co-founder... and cousin! Today we talked about a call Corey received from a tenant who is dealing with a pretty significant mold issue. We talked about... Dealing with a landlord. Should you pay for your own inspection and testing? How to show if your belongings have been contaminated? The “Mold Rush” The goals of different sampling methods. And a bunch more... Take a listen... and let me know if you’d like Corey to come back! #MoldFinder Instagram: @m...
Sep 01, 2020•41 min
Today’s episode covers a few more questions from last week’s submissions... “Have you seen remediation work?” The answer is yes, but there are some things you need to do to make sure. “Best test? ERMI or EMMA?” So that’s not really the right question. The right question should be... “What are the best test for source identification, determining exposure, and identifying if the HVAC system is contaminated?” I break all of those down... #MoldFinder Instagram: @moldmasterclass MoldMasterclass.com Y...
Aug 28, 2020•26 min
