I unexpectedly became a “mold blogger” after I went through Moldageddon and shared my experience in this little corner of the world. As such, I get hundreds of questions a month related to mold. Try as I might, I just can’t respond to them all in a timely manner. Since one of the questions I commonly see is “is there such a thing as an affordable … [Read more...]

By now you all know my toxic mold story. Wait, stories. Sadly there is more than one. You also know how I much I trust and respect the specific type of mold and mycotoxin testing we used. I have never hidden the fact the mold testing is expensive. Although it was worth every penny in my case, I know a lot of people are on the fence about expensive … [Read more...]

Ask a stranger on the street what mold smells like and you likely will get a response akin to “a damp basement,” “musty,” or “an old house.” While these descriptions can be accurate, they only really scratch the surface of what mold can smell like. But wait – is that really mold that you are smelling? In some cases, yes. In most cases no. … [Read more...]

You know that old saying… “Once Bitten Twice Shy?” This is particularly true if you have been a victim of toxic mold and/or suffer from Mold Related Illness, AKA Biotoxin Illness AKA Mycotoxmosis. Once you’ve suffered at the hands of toxic mold, moving forward with life becomes a daily mental struggle. What happens to victims of toxic mold from … [Read more...]

Cold weather has arrived for most of the Northern Hemisphere. While cold weather alone is not an open invite for mold to take over, it certainly can open some doors to an invasion of spores. Weatherproofing any home is important, especially in part of the country where rainfall and snowfall is heavy and frequent. However, Autumn is a great time … [Read more...]

Quite some time ago, my friend (and contributor) Emily and I were having a discussion about weird happenings in moldy houses. Specifically, we were pontificating on our spider and ant problems. We dealt with something far beyond your normal seasonal insect issues. We both had nonstop massive invasions. And we both had toxic mold. Shortly after, … [Read more...]

If I had a penny for every ridiculous comment I got when people learned about my toxic mold fiasco, I would be a hundredaire. Seriously. It just blew my mind what came out of some people’s mouth. Yes, there were some well-intentioned comments in the mix but for the most part, people just blurted out whatever was running across their prefrontal … [Read more...]

So you want to help a friend or loved one (or even just some random person) who has become a victim of toxic mold? You just don’t know where to start or what help to offer? I get it. If you haven’t been through the tragedy that is toxic mold, it is pretty tough to wrap your brain around the whole situation. I know my family and friends really … [Read more...]

This is a post I should have written ages ago. I took it for granted that my readers knew what “toxic mold” meant. But since I shared my story about our SECOND toxic mold crisis, I have received many emails and comments from my readers wondering what exactly causes mold to be toxic. This is a great question and one I will finally provide an … [Read more...]

You know the old saying…lightening never strikes twice in the same place. While this is mostly true, it is almost never true when it comes to mold. Especially toxic mold. By now you all know about Moldaggedon and how it ripped my life apart at the seams in December 2014. You know that we lost everything and that we had no financial recourse – … [Read more...]

You finally walked away from your home. The one contaminated with toxic mold and mycotoxins. It’s hard. I know it is. I’ve been in your shoes. Where do you go now? Do you rent an apartment? A house? Do you try to become a homeowner again? Should you live in an R.V.? A converted shipping container? Should you just camp out forever, living life in … [Read more...]

You all would be shocked if you took a peek into my inbox. It is flooded with all kinds of questions about toxic mold. While I love the fact that my situation has created some much needed awareness around this topic, I am also finding it near impossible to get to each and every question that comes in. Therefore, I thought that I would start … [Read more...]

I recently had the distinct pleasure of visiting with the lovely Andrea Fabry (of It Takes Time and MomsAWARE) who many of you know has really been a rock for me during my Moldaggedon fiasco. Without her expert advice and strong support, I probably wouldn't be in the same place I am today. I'm serious. Had it not been for her publicly sharing her … [Read more...]