Essential Tools

See what's in Daniel's toolbox, what's helpful to have when looking for mold, and what tools are considered gimmicks. Save money. Get only what you need.

Toolbox Tips

You'll learn why it's important to have a moisture meter, what to consider when choosing one to purchase, and the best ways to use it when looking for mold.

Insider Secrets

Learn the trade secrets expert mold inspectors use when sleuthing for mold.

About the course

✔ Learn the 4 Things to look for and do during a mold inspection.   ✔ Learn what equipment is required.  See what’s in Dan’s toolbox. Did you know an infrared (thermal imaging ) camera and boroscope are not required? In fact, these can be a crutch. ✔ Moisture meters - what they are, how to use them, the different types of moisture meters and how to use one to locate where mold might be hiding. ✔ See what mold looks like and  what looks like mold but is not mold. ✔ Learn about musty odors -  what they mean,  what to do if you smell something and you're not sure if it's mold. ✔ Examples of inspecting heating and air-conditioning systems and what else you should look  to create a healthier living space. ✔ Videos of inspecting a crawlspace and examples of what to look for in attics.

Learn from a Pro

This course will walk you through the knowledge and secrets I’ve acquired from over 20+ years as a certified microbial consultant (Accredited by the Engineering Standards Board) and a mold remediator. I’ll walk you through the mold inspection process as if I were inspecting your home.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 24 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Introduction

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      Safety Notice

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      The 4 Components of an Inspection

  2. 2

    Equipment

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      What’s Not Required

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      What’s in Dan’s Toolbox

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Moisture Meters - Lecture

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Use a Moisture Meter

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      Video Demonstration: Using a Moisture Meter

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      Calculating How Much Moisture is in the Air

  3. 3

    What is It?

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      What Mold Looks Like: What is and is not Mold

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      Water Damage

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Musty, Mold-like Odors

  4. 4

    Where to Look

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      Where It’s Wet or Was Wet

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      Start with What You Know

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      Expand the Search to Look Everywhere

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      Video: Looking for mold behind a cabinet

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      Heating Systems (HVAC)

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Attics

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      Air-Conditioning Systems

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      Crawlspaces

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      Video: A Crawlspace

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      Check the Walls Under Windows

  5. 5

    The Next Step

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      What to Do if You Find...

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      When an Inspection by a Professional May be Helpful

What are you waiting for? Find the mold before it makes you sick.

This course is the first step on your journey to determining if there is mold in your home.

$750.00

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