Optimal Humidity Levels for Your Basement in Wintertime

Optimal Humidity Levels for Your Basement in Wintertime

Maryland has no shortage of humidity; in the summer it is oppressive heat and, in the winter, it is damp cold. As much as we suffer from the humidity, our basements do too as they hold more humidity then the above grade spaces. Humid conditions encourage mold, mildew...

How to Handle and Eliminate Mold in Your Home

For unwanted mold in the home, Peake Restoration knows what to do. We’d like for you to know these steps in how to handle and eliminate mold in your home. Our experience over the years has ensured that we know how to perform a mold test and provide complete mold...
Signs That Mold May Be Growing In Your Home

Signs That Mold May Be Growing In Your Home

With so much rain and snow this winter, could mold be lurking within your home? This past winter was one for the record books in our region – Maryland experienced a massive amount of wet and snowy weather throughout the months of January and February alone....
Is Mold Hiding in the Home Your Buying, or Selling?

Is Mold Hiding in the Home Your Buying, or Selling?

Mold: The Invisible Threat Invisible to the eye, mold spores are microscopic organisms that occur everywhere there is moisture and are formed as a result of decaying organic matter – most commonly leaves, foliage or trees. When carried by the air current, mold spores...
Is Mold the Reason Why Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well?

Is Mold the Reason Why Your Pet Isn’t Feeling Well?

Mold and Your Pet’s Health When it comes to mold growth, most homeowners look for signs and symptoms everywhere within the walls of their house. However, one area they sometimes overlook is the health of the pets that live in the home. Mold is a major allergen...