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Find out how to maintain a healthy home and avoid allergens that lead to asthma, dust, mold, mildew, chemicals and prevent sick homes
The pandemic is changing the way homeowners interact with home service professionals. But there’s no reason to put home improvement projects on hold—and if it’s an emergency repair, you have no choice but to bring a pro into your home. The good news is that many of the best practices and protocols that have been …
If you’re struggling with increased coughing, wheezing, or runny noses, increases in time spent indoors may be the cause. Get tips to breath easier from one of the nation’s leading air quality experts.
For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it’s important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your dryer! Here’s how.
Homeowners are taking steps to live greener lives and make their homes more environmentally friendly. Zero-carbon homes are a way to achieve just that.
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 …
I need to replace my water softener. Â I am debating buying one that uses salt and one that doesn't. Â I know both keep pipes …
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 …
I live in a coastal area of NC. Â What's a good humidity reading in my crawl space? Â I'm seeing some mold on the joists.
1. What types of health effects have been experienced by inhabitants of a home where high concentrations of mold exist? 2. If …
A water filter can improve water taste, reduce cloudiness, reduce contaminants and protect your plumbing and appliances. The …
Automatically minimize the effects of bathroom moisture with a Broan and NuTone ULTRA Humidity Sensing Bath Fan. Equipped with …
Replacement windows can improve both energy efficiency and your family's health. If your home was built prior to 1978, your …
All mold needs to grow is a little moisture, air and the "food" of organic matter like paper, fibers and dust. No matter how …
Experts agree that the U.S. has one of the safest drinking water supplies in the world, but that's no guarantee that what comes …
I live in northern Maine, and my basement is starting to get a weird odor. It's not getting wet and there are no water …
We’ve lived in our house for almost nine years, and have had a recurring problem in our central hallway. At one end, in …
Is it possible to buy one of these units from an internet site?
We have a 2200 sf house with an unfinished basement, one zone forced air hvac system, and want to have a whole house dehumdifier …
Tom Kraeutler from The Money Pit demos the Filtrete Odor Reduction Filter from 3M, which removes odors throughout your home, …
Recently we purchased a new seasonal home in Sarasota, FL. We will not be there throught the summer. We are snowbirds. I called …
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 …
Doing a project right means doing it safely. Gear up with 3M TEKK Protection eyewear, hearing protection and respirators for …
I need to install a water softener. I have always watched my salt intake so I was looking at other types of water softeners. I …
I recently learned that you could install a whole house water filter in your home. What would be the main benefit of this …
What is the recommendation for cleaning electronic air filters? I am being advised by one dealer that the electronic air filter …
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.
