Posted on Monday, March 21, 2016 by Tara Valley
With heavy rainfall or the sudden melting of significant snow amounts like we’re experiencing now in parts of Ontario where temperatures have reached and remained at double digits, the risk of spring flooding becomes a real threat to people and residential and commercial properties.
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Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2016 by Tara Valley
When it comes to mold, the old expression “there’s more than meets the eye” certainly applies. There are certain indoor and outdoor warning signs that can signal that conditions are ripe for the development of mold in or around your building.
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Posted on Friday, December 18, 2015 by Tara Valley
For some people, squirrels are endearing visitors to our yards. They are especially frequent in the fall and early winter, when they come to feverishly forage and gather food to survive the deep cold of our Canadian winters.
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Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2014 by Tara Valley
Being proactive seems especially prudent when you don’t know exactly what’s coming down the pipe. A little preparation can help you to avoid mold growth, bacteria and other issues that this spring may just bring.
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Posted on Friday, November 9, 2012 by Tara Valley
Older homes offer features that many people love and which can’t be duplicated in new housing developments, like high ceilings, rich older neighbourhoods with mature trees. They can also offer some built in problems – like mold.
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Posted on Friday, July 6, 2012 by Tara Valley
The Toronto District School Board has a dilemma many homeowners can relate to. The TDSB has recently decided to put off renovations to their aging school buildings and infrastructure in an effort to stay within tight budgetary constraints.
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Posted on Friday, April 6, 2012 by Tara Valley
A new report that comes from a study conducted by University of Toronto and the Ontario Health Coalition names indoor air quality as one of the key environmental issues that affect the health of Torontonians.
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Posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 by Tara Valley
A recent episode of Wylde on Health, a weekly news magazine on health matters on CP24 TV invited Tara Valley, Senior Environmental Consultant and Indoor Air Quality Specialist for the Environmental Services Group on the set as an expert to comment on common health risks in the home.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 by Tara Valley
Changes to the Ontario Building Code which came into effect January 1, 2012 make this province’s code the most progressive in the country. It’s being hailed by green energy advocates and public health officials alike for the emphasis the changes put onto energy efficiency and moisture control – a vital component in the prevention of mold growth.
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Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011 by Tara Valley
They say money can’t buy happiness, and a recent news item confirms that living the dream life of a movie actor in Hollywood is no guarantee that you’ll be immune from common household problems.
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