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Stop toxic mold from taking hold of your home with tips to test for mold, as well as prevent and remove mold everywhere from basements to attics
Home renovation has become an activity that many homeowners are tackling in one way or another. With television shows and tutorials at the palm of your hand, the ability to perform projects on your own has become increasingly popular. However, what these fun do-it-yourself tutorials and television shows do not glorify, are the many toxic …
Finding mold in your home can be pretty scary. But while many molds are generally harmless, some can contain mycotoxins and be harmful, which is why it’s smart to identify the source of a mold problem and take steps to remove it. But is removing mold a DIY project or one that requires the specialized …
Find out how to keep your home mold-free by understanding how mold works, ways to prevent mold, and the effects of mold.
When older homes were constructed, they had lots and lots of natural ventilation, also known as drafts. Older homes provided as …
Got mold? Don't try to test or remove it yourself. You need a mold expert with the knowledge and skills to do the job safely. …
Hello, I live in Canada and we had mold in the basement. We had the exterior of the house graded away from the house, and had a …
Learn how to prevent toxic mold from stalking your family. Toxic mold, or black mold, which can lead to sick house syndrome, is …
What is the green mold growing in my basement? It is growing on furniture, boxes, plastic tubs, etc. I am afraid to even check …
Hi, I found your website and I have been reading the articles. I have not found one that addresses my issue so I am writing to …
I live in Nashville, where it’s quite humid. I moved into my first house last August and we have a stand-up …
Healthful Home 5-Minute Mold Test identifies the presence of bad molds in five minutes or less without waiting for lab results, …
My house filled with a dust-like material/powder when I first turned the heat on last fall. My HVAC and pest control people do …
I had mold last two times they came to service airconditioning unit. We bought and installed an UV light to stop mold. Is this a …
1. What types of health effects have been experienced by inhabitants of a home where high concentrations of mold exist? 2. If …
All mold needs to grow is a little moisture, air and the "food" of organic matter like paper, fibers and dust. No matter how …
We’ve lived in our house for almost nine years, and have had a recurring problem in our central hallway. At one end, in …
Leslie Segrete from The Money Pit demos Wet & Forget, a cleaning formula that removes moss, mold, mildew and algae from your …
There’s growth on my painted wood siding. I’m pretty sure it’s either mold or mildew. What is the best way …
I have moisture in my attic. I have rusted nails through my sheathing and it looks like mold is starting to form. I have soffit …
Some programs back, a product was mentioned that could be sprayed on siding and would remove/kill mold/mildew and protect …
Find out how to clean and maintain your refrigerator to keep it mold-free and running efficiently.
My classroom at school experienced a “flood” of sorts. Water leaked in from windows 15 feet up on the wall, …
Concrobium Mold Control can get rid of mold and mildew and keep it from coming back with using harmful chemicals like bleach.
During my 20 years as a professional home inspector I’ve walked the floorboards of thousands of old houses. By now, …
After undergoing an annual air conditioning inspection, my repairman told me I had mold on the inside of the unit which is in my …
Learn where mold hides in pristine homes. Find out how to hire a home inspector trained in mold detection to find hidden mold.
Video report by Tom Kraeutler on a home that's suspected to have a serious mold problem. Learn what to look out for when …
