About
Ben McInerney

Founder and writer for Home Garden Guides blog
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BACKGROUND

Ben boasts more than two decades of expertise as a certified Arborist. He launched his own venture specializing in lawn mowing and garden upkeep at 22, subsequently delving into arboriculture studies. His academic journey culminated in the formation of his Sydney, Australia-based tree pruning and removal business.

Since then ben has founded runs several websites such as www.gotreequotes.com and www.homegardenguides.com. Both are aimed at sharing his knowledge of Arboriculture and DIY home improvements such as lawns, fencing, painting and mold remediation.

Latest from Benjamin McInerny
prevent mold in bathroom no window or fan

Bathrooms are perfect breeding grounds for mold simply because they tend to have high humidity, with low sunlight and air circulation. It is possible to keep mold out of your bathroom without a window or a fan. The following are some of the things that have proven incredibly effective at solving mold problems in such […]

What is Mold

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mold is a component of the environment belonging to the Kingdom Fungi, that lives and thrives in moist areas such as the soil, tree barks, or other decaying matter. Since they only need moisture and oxygen to grow, you can also find them indoors in the damp […]

Is Sheetrock Better Than Drywall

When planning your home renovation, you’ve probably come across these two terms, drywall and sheetrock. Most contractors use the terms interchangeably, and this confuses many homeowners. The truth is, the difference between these two construction materials is minute. What is drywall? Drywall is among the most common construction materials used when creating walls and ceilings. […]

Mold in Air Conditioner How to Find, Fix & Prevent

Mold has a tendency to grow in even the most unlikely of places in your home. If it’s not on your bathroom or basement walls, you might just find it in your air conditioner. While this shouldn’t catch you by surprise, it should be a big reason for you to be alarmed. This is because […]

FAQ’s bad smell

Once you notice that strange smells have invaded your home, the first instinct is to reach for an air freshener. Unfortunately, when it comes to mold smells, a good air freshener is never enough. It might be effective at neutralizing the smell for a while, but the smell will definitely come back. There is also […]

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