Mold
Mold, fungus and mildew in your attic, bathroom, or basements can be unhealthy and potentially dangerous. Find out how to breathe easy and clear the air in your house with The Money Pit.
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Mold Articles
Mold FAQ
Green Mold in Basement
Fall, Mold, Spring, Summer, Winter...What is the green mold growing in my basement? It is growng on furniture, boxes, plastic tubs, etc. I am afraid to even check all my videos. Wh...
Attic Mold May Cause Roof to Rot
Fall, Mold, Roofing, Spring, Summer...While getting a home inspection done for a potential purchase, the inspector pointed out a light blue/grey mold throughout the attic, but he refus...
Avoid Mold in Bath
Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Fall, Mold, Spring, Summer, Winter...I have mold on my ceiling and behind the shower wall. There is black stuff coming through the plastic wall covering in the shower wall too. What shoul...
Toxic Mold and Children
Fall, Mold, Spring, Summer, Winter...Mold blotches began appearing and spreading in our 4 year old son's bedroom ceiling approximately 4 months ago. We are very concerned about the he...
Noisy Bathroom Solution
Bath Remodeling, Mold, Plumbing...I plan on replacing the sheetrock walls in the bathroom using the Dens Armor drywall. Will this product significantly reduce the noise caused when s....
Need Carbon Monoxide Advice
Heating, Mold, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...We may have an active carbon monoxide problem in our home. What are possible sources of carbon monoxide in a house and how should they be vented?sul....
Fungus Amongst Us
Mold, Roofing...I have noticed these little mushroom type looking things growing in my attic where the water is seeping in. Fungus? Part of the mold family? Harmful?....
Mold And Attic Insulation
Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...We bought a house with an attic fan that was improperly installed. During a pounding rain storm water poured thru holes around the fan, across the ....
Nervous About Mold
Mold...We have an upstairs laundry room. The hose came out of the washer and flooded the entire laundry room and caused water to drip through the lights of....
Mold Columns
April Weekend Projects
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Mold, Spring...Spring is here! With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list. Here is where to...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
Mold...Spring and allergy season are in the air, but outdoor conditions may not be the only reasons you’re sniffling and sneezing. The EPA has named indoor a...
Preview of the 2007 International Builders’ Show
Air Conditioning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Plumbing...Before the doors swing open and thousands of pros stroll over 1 million square feet of innovations at the International Home Builders’ Show in Orlando...
Green Resolutions For Your Home
Energy Savings, Mold, Painting & Staining...As you make your home improvement to-do list for 2007, think green. There are a number of ways you can incorporate earth-friendly features while impro...
10 Tips For A Mold-free House
Fall, Mold, Spring...October is the time of the year when most of us start thinking about sealing the hatches in our homes for the season. But before you do that, it’s h.....
Hot Tips For Cool Summers
Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating, Mold, Roofing...A cool comfortable house is a welcome escape from summer heat. But often times you can be just as uncomfortable inside the home as outside. Whether....
Check House For Damage After Storm
Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Mold, Roofing, Storm Proofing...Every year, nor'easter's, hurricanes and other major weather events do plenty of damage to the nation's homes. Wind and rain can flood basements, ... ...
Mold Tips
Improving Air Quality
Air Conditioning, Heating, Mold...Did you know that the air in your home could be harmful to your health? Air pollution levels inside your home can be two to five times higher than o....
Fresh Air
Caulking, Mold...By keeping your indoor air healthier you can keep your family healthier, too. Follow these tips to keep everyone in your home, and the air you’re bre....
Got Rot?
Cleaning, Mold, Structure...Rot isn’t just a condition. It’s a living, breathing pack of organisms that can wreak havoc on a home. To evict these unwelcome house guests, you fi....
‘central’ Allergy Relief
Cleaning, Mold...If you suffer from indoor allergies, a central vacuum system could be “central” to some relief. Central vacuum systems are often highly recommended ....
Smoke Out Soot Damage
Cleaning, Mold...If your home has been damaged by a fire’s smoke and soot, don’t give up hope. Depending on the scope of the damage, specially trained professionals ....
Be Safe, Not Sorry Over Killer Co
Mold...Carbon monoxide is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in America and you can’t see, or even smell it. This odorless gas forms quickly when heating....
Don’t Duck Duct Cleaning
Air Conditioning, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Did you know that the air you’re breathing inside your home could be dirtier than the air outside? It can be! Home heating, ventilation, and air con....
Clean Way To Reduce Dust
Air Conditioning, Heating, Mold...Want a sure fire dust buster for your furniture? You can easily reduce dust by cleaning the filter of your forced-air heating or cooling system. A cl....
Doing Away With Mildew
Mold...Are you losing the battle against mold and mildew? Mold and mildew are actually plant growths, so to eliminate them you have got to use a mildicide l....
Small Change For Big Savings
Air Conditioning, Mold...Did you know that spending one dollar every month can save you a $1,500 home repair? Central air conditioners need an evaporator coil to work efficie....
Must Buster
Mold...That musty smell in your house is not from age. Living, breeding microorganisms are the problem. Micro-organisms emit gasses that create that musty i....
You’ve Got …..rot
Mold, Structure...Has rot made itself at home in your home? Here’s how to kick it out for good. Wood rot is caused by a fungus, which must be eliminated before a rep....
Wash Deck With Laundry Detergent
Decks & Porches, Mold......
Clean Green From Siding
Mold, Siding...Has mildew and dirt left your siding less than lustrous? A soft cloth and long handled brush might be just the tools you’ll need to bring back the s....
Wash Deck With Laundry Detergent
Decks & Porches, Mold......
Mold Product Reviews
Wet Basements Worries No More
Basements & Crawlspaces, Mold, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations...BEHR® Process Corporation has responded to this home improvement dilemma with the debut of BEHR Basement & Masonry Waterproofing Paint. Developed ...
Ready To Spend The Winter Indoors?
Mold...The EPA has named indoor air pollution as one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health. The EPA also reports that indoor air can be up to 10....
Stop Feeding Mold
Mold...In a typical home, 70% of the interior surfaces are comprised of drywall or wallboard. Georgia-Pacific's DensArmor® is a new generation paperless dryw...
Mold E-newsletter
Mold E-newsletter Articles
Home for the Holidays - 11/16 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Fall, Lawn & Garden, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining, Storage & Organization, Windows & Skylights...They're baa-aack... It's that time of year - your relatives are coming! Before you panic that your home isn't up to par, take a breath and do some ve...
Clear the Air - 4/20 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Mold, Safety, Spring...The pollen count is high and hay fever might have you sniffling and sneezing, but you might be surprised to learn that the EPA actually ranks INDOOR a...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 13th
Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold...How green is your countertop? We're not talking about whether it's a nice shade of chartreuse. Is it made from recycled material, VOC free or made f...
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February 9th Money Pit e-Newsletter
Cleaning, Contractors, Energy Savings, Faucets, Flooring, Foundation, Heating, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Construction pros are flocking to Orlando, Florida this weekend, because for them the International Home Builders’ Show is the happiest place on earth...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 19th
Energy Savings, Mold, Painting & Staining...It’s a buyer’s market and the National Association of Realtors is making sure you know that by spending $40 million in advertising. The message is: k...
Put Your House on a Diet! 12/29 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Air Conditioning, Contractors, Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing...Just a few more days left in 2006. This year, why make another resolution you can’t keep? Why not make resolutions for your house instead. Make thi...
Beware the Silent Killer - 11/3 Money Pit e-Newsletter
Decorating & Design, Heating, Mold, Safety, Walls & Ceilings...You can’t see it, taste it or smell it – but it’s the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the country. It’s carbon monoxide and this is the time ...
A Fan Can Keep You Warm - Your Money Pit e-newsletter for October 27th
Energy Savings, Heating, Mold...There’s nothing cuter than kids in their costumes out trick or treating. But the mess some Halloween pranksters leave behind is not so cute. In this...
Shocking News About Your Electrical System - Money Pit Newsletter for October 20th
Decorating & Design, Electrical, Energy Savings, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding...Fall is a great time of year to paint the outside of your house. But before you pick up that brush or pop open that paint can, make sure you prepare ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 8th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Contractors, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Safety...You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but if you have been breathing it without knowing, it could eventually kill you. We’re talking about radon, a...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 18th
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Tools...If it’s hot where you are, the last thing you want is to have your AC conk out. It’s been known to happen at the worst possible time. Don’t panic! ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 23rd
Air Conditioning, Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety...If you’re thinking about how HOT it was last summer, and you just can’t stand to think about sweating through another one, you might want to consider ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 16th
Cleaning, Mold, Product Recomendations, Safety, Siding, Tools, Tub & Shower...Forget the tie, don’t even think about a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug… we know what dad really wants for Father’s Day: tools! Spending on Father’s Day ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 26th
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Contractors, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Product Recomendations...Gas prices got you stranded at home this Memorial Day weekend? Use the extra day to become a real weekend warrior, and take on those projects you’ve ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 12th
Caulking, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Garage, Mold, Patio, Plumbing, Product Recomendations...This week, we're going to blow the lid off an industry secret that's an annual event in Sin City: The National Hardware Show. Thousands of exhibitors...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 31st
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Mold, Product Recomendations, Safety...According to a recent study, the average American loses nearly an hour a day, roughly 12 days a year, looking for things they own but can't find. So ...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for March 17th
Cleaning, Mold, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Happy St. Patty's Day! In honor of the Irish, we've got lots of great tips and advice in this week's issue to help you keep the green in your wallet....
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for January 20th
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Windows & Skylights...The average family spends close to $2000 a year on home energy bills. But you can cut that cost from 10-50% by doing some simple things around your h...
Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for Oct 21st
Decorating & Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Safety...You hear the stories every winter – about adults, kids, sometimes even entire families who are killed because of a carbon monoxide leak. It’s a gas t...
Mold Transcripts
Mold On Air
Transcript For August 25, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Mold, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Tub & Shower...
Transcript For June 23, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Doors, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...
Transcript For June 23, 2007, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Mold, Patio, Walls & Ceilings...
Transcript For March 31, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Doors, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Plumbing, Stairs & Railings...Transcript For March 24, 2007, Hour 2
Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 17, 2007, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pets, Remodels & Additions, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 10, 2007, Hour 1
Cleaning, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Foundation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For February 17, 2007, Hour 2
Appliances, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Painting & Staining, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For January 27, 2007, Hour 2
Cleaning, Electrical, Flooring, Garage, Lighting, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For January 13, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower...Transcript For January 6, 2007, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Decorating & Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Painting & Staining, Remodels & Additions, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For December 23, 2006, Hour 1
Flooring, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Roofing, Toilet, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 16, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pool, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 2, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2
Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Transcript For November 4, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For October 28, 2006, Hour 2
Electrical, Flooring, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Toilet...Transcript For October 14, 2006, Hour 1
Appliances, Cleaning, Garage, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 30, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Flooring, Mold, Product Recomendations, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For July 29, 2006, Hour 1
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Flooring, Mold, Product Recomendations, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For July 22, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Product Recomendations, Roofing, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 24, 2006, Hour 2
Decks & Porches, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For June 10, 2006, Hour 1
Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Roofing, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For May 6, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Mold, Pool, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 2
Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining...Transcript For March 25, 2006, Hour 2
Cleaning, Electrical, Flooring, Mold, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 2
Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Garage, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Safety, Windows & Skylights, Wood Stoves & Fireplaces...Transcript For February 4, 2006, Hour 1
Electrical, Energy Savings, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...Transcript For January 14, 2006, Hour 1
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Doors, Electrical, Energy Savings, Mold, Roofing...Welcome to a very special edition of The Money Pit. We are broadcasting live from the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida....
Transcript For January 14, 2006, Hour 2
Air Conditioning, Bath Remodeling, Decks & Porches, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Patio, Windows & Skylights...Welcome to a very special edition of The Money Pit. We are broadcasting live from the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida....
Mold News Releases
Mold News Releases
Fall Fixings
Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights...Warmer days are waning and cooler days ahead signal the onset of fall. “Fall home fix-ups are to fall what spring cleaning is to spring,” says home i...
From “for Sale” To “sold”
Cleaning, Doors, Energy Savings, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Mold...
What’s Hot In Building And Home Improvement For 2006:
Air Conditioning, Decks & Porches, Fences & Gates, Heating, Mold, Plumbing...
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Fall Home Fix-ups To Make Winter More Comfortable And Affordable
Energy Savings, Heating, Mold, Storm Proofing...For Sale: Fresh Air
Air Conditioning, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Spring Spruce Ups For Your Home
Air Conditioning, Cleaning, Doors, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Mold...Mold Radio Show News
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