Mold growth can begin within 24 to 48 hours ... which are a couple more reasons to get a professional in soon after your ...

and the looming threat of mold. Steve Berry, a seasoned mechanical engineer, knew this all too well. After experiencing basement flooding in three different homes, he decided enough was enough.

If you’re like me, cleaning your basement falls way down to the bottom of the to-do list. Or, at least it did when I had one. Unless we had a flood or ... about them. Mold spores and dust ...

If buyers ask about the sump pump, explain that it’s a protective measure, not a sign of an issue,” he says. “Have maintenance records ready to show that it’s been prop ...