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Killing Mold - Tips for Mold Removal and Prevention

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Tom Kraeutler under Attics and Lofts, Bedrooms, Living Spaces, Air Quality, Cleaning Mold, Mold, Mold, Cleaning, Healthy Home
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 My wife and I are in dire need of your advice about killing a mold problem in our home.

In short, coffee-colored blotches began appearing and...

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Cfls and Dimmers: is the Quality of Dimmers and Cfls As Good As Incandescent Bulbs?

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Tom Kraeutler under Living Spaces, Decorating and Design, Electric, Green Home, Saving Energy, Healthy Home
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I would like to change over the lighting in my home from incandescent to the newer energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Is...

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Attic Inspection a Good Idea?: Including an attic check in a thorough home inspection

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Attic Inspection a Good Idea? I do home inspections in Alaska and have had several people (mostly contractors) tell me that it is an absolute no-no to open the attic access...

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Garage Floor Epoxy Paint Kits: Use an Epoxy Floor Coating Kit to Refinish Your Garage Floor

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Tom Kraeutler under Garage Floors, Garages, Home Workshops, Workspaces, Exterior, Floors, Painting
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 I am considering installing a new floor over the concrete floors in my garage and breezeway. I'm thinking about hiring a company that uses a...

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Condo Basement Leaks: Possible Sources of Basement Drainage Problem

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Tom Kraeutler under Basements, Drainage, Exteriors, Landscaping, Living Spaces, Basement, Buying or Selling a Home
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 I am planning to purchase a condo and during the inspection of the home, I noticed standing water in the basement near the center of the basement...

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Black Mold in Bath: Proper Ventilation and Moisture-resistant Finishes Are Key

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Tom Kraeutler under Bathrooms, Avoiding Mold, Cleaning Mold, Mold, Mold in the house, Healthy Home
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I have black mold on the ceiling in my bathroom and behind the shower wall. There is black mold coming through the plastic wall covering in the...