Mental Health: Hoarding Is More Than Just Clutter Hoarding is more than just laziness, negligence, and messy habits. According to the Mayo Clinic, hoarding disorder is classified as a form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Those who suffer from this disorder have difficulty parting with their possessions because they have a strong emotional attachment to […]

The Summer Threat: Mold Growth and Hot Attics As the mercury begins to rise with the onset of summer, the potential threat of toxic mold lurks within your home. The increased temperatures of the summer season is problematic in mold prevention as it poses the most opportune conditions for mold growth in your attic and […]

Evaluating the Scale of the Basement Hoarding Cleanout A basement hoarding cleanout can be overwhelming for anyone. But once you have a comprehensive understanding of the factors below, you can better gauge the scale of the cleanout and develop a plan to tackle it effectively. Type of Items: Identifying the quantity and nature of the […]

Hoarder cleanouts are rarely a simple and easy process. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), hoarding is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. Individuals with hoarding disorder experience distress at the thought of getting rid of items, leading to excessive accumulation of […]

What Are Some Common Mold Misconceptions? One common mold myth claims that mold has no benefits. People often assume that all molds are toxic, but the truth is that the majority of molds are not toxic and are a natural part of the environment and even necessary for vital processes like producing penicillin and decomposing […]