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 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, March 9, 2012 by Tara Valley
The winter of 2011/2012 has been unusually kind to the residents of Southern Ontario, but there have been enough days that have seen stiff winds, cooler temperatures and even torrential rains, meaning your windows and doors are likely staying shut.
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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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Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Tara Valley
The mold testing and inspection experts at Toronto’s Environmental Services Group were featured on a recent episode of the popular TV show Income Property.
The show, which airs on HGTV, typically deals with the ins and outs of renovating an older property into rental income units of various types.
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Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Tara Valley
At Environmental Services Group, we’re always pleased when we hear about new homeowners diligently checking their indoor air quality, undergoing proper lead testing, eliminating moist conditions that breed mold, or partaking in any other generally “safe” and “green” home strategies.
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Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 by Tara Valley
There are few worse feelings than slogging through your workday in an unbreathable indoor work environment. As we’ve previously stated on the ESG blog, indoor air quality has a direct impact on workplace productivity.
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