This article was co-authored by Mike Kapur and by wikiHow staff writer, Jennifer Mueller, JD. Mike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
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Going on vacation is so exciting, but getting ready to leave can be super stressful. On top of making sure all of your travel arrangements are in order, you've also got to worry about what to do with your house while you're gone. It's easy to get caught up in worry about what might happen while you're away. Luckily, we here at wikiHow have put together a list of things you can do to prepare your house for vacation so you can relax while you're gone and have less to deal with when you return.
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QuestionWhy does mold grow in homes when you go out for a vacation?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsUsually, homes do not have good insulation. When you go for a vacation, it may be hot inside and cold outside. Due to this, there may be condensation on the walls and other surfaces. It may give a chance to mold to grow. -
QuestionHow can you prevent the growth of mold?Mike KapurMike Kapur is a home inspector and the owner of Sonic Home Inspections, a home inspection company in Westchester, New York. With over 15 years of experience in pre-inspecting properties, Mike specializes in mold, radon, asbestos, lead, water, and air quality testing as well as hazardous materials, pest, infrared, and general home inspections. Prior to founding Sonic Home Inspections, Mike worked pre-inspecting apartments. Mike holds a BS in Accounting from Queens College and is a Certified Mold Assessor in the state of New York.
Certified Mold Assessor & Home Inspector, Sonic Home InspectionsYou can use a dehumidifier to reduce the humidity inside the home. If there is no moisture and sufficient air circulation, the conditions will not be suitable for mold growth. -
QuestionIsn’t all of this stuff a little extra?Community AnswerNo - it may not seem necessary right now, but there is a real risk in leaving your home unprotected. Break-ins and thefts can be prevalent in some areas, so it's best to trick opportunistic thieves into thinking that you are still home by using the information in this article. T
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