This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, Michael Rubino has returned for a follow up episode. Michael is an air quality expert, wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse. In this episode, we talk about do-it-yourself mold inspection, important things to watch out for with new construction, common places mold is found in your home, and why your home's air quality matters. As always, Michael leaves us with some educational and eye-opening info! Click here to go for Michaels other episode: 317 Environmental Mold RemediationKEY TAKEAWAYS:3 things to watch out for with the construction industryHow do we find mold in the flooring?What are some mold sample options?New construction materials to watch out forSigns of water damage on the outside of a houseBetter building material alternativesHow to properly waterproof your showerWhy does air exchange matter?Are there building codes around ventilation?DIY mold inspection tipsTools to assess for water leaksHousehold humidity levelsABOUT GUEST:Michael Rubino is championing “the new frontier of holistic health.” He is an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with the company's advisory team, which includes global well-being trailblazers Deepak Chopra’s The Chopra Foundation and Gwyneth Paltrow, to achieve the company's mission to improve the quality of life for 100 million people each year by 2030. Rubino is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments. In an effort to share his expert knowledge, Rubino is an ongoing contributor to MindBodyGreen. WHERE TO FIND:Michael's Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/Michael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/Website: https://www.homecleanse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homecleanse/Non-Profit: https://changetheairfoundation.org/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/linksEPISODE SPONSOR:I’ve been recommending Micro Balance Health Products to my clients to help them clear mold from their homes and bodies. If you’d like to try Micro Balance products, you can get 15% off by using code “lessstressed”. Download the free checklist of 10 Easy Ways to Reduce Mold in Your Home!