Mold vs. Soot Stains: How to Tell the Difference714
There are vertical, black stripes all over the insides of the exterior walls of my house. I’m sure it’s mold. How do …
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Mold or Algae?: How to determine the difference
There’s green staining on the outside of my house. Could this be mold? And could it spread indoors?
Mold on Concrete Block Walls: Determining source of fuzzy white growth on basement walls240
There’s a fuzzy white growth on my basement walls. Is that mold?
Identifying Molds and Soot
Learn how to tell the difference between mold, soot, moss and efflorescence. Find out what types of growth or markings can …
Preventing Mold from Spreading in Your Home
Learn How to prevent mold from spreading in your home. Household mold growth is becoming more common with today's home …
Avoid Mold with Paperless Drywall
Mold can grow aggressively on traditional paper-faced drywall, which provides mold all it needs to survive. Learn how a new …
House Mold: How to Clean
Learn how to find a qualified mold removal professional, determine insurance coverage for house mold clean up, and how to …
Rainwater Harvesting Collection System for Your Garden
Learn to conserve water using rainwater harvesting and sprinkler systems. Compact and easy to assemble, contemporary rainwater …
Specialists Can Help Aging Seniors Stay in Home5
Find out how a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) can assist you in making changes or home modifications that will allow …
Are Mold Test Kits Reliable?: Petri dish results often inaccurate and difficult to analyze
I decided to test for mold myself, so I bought a home mold test kit. The lab results came back saying there was penicillium mold …
Mold Inspector: Finding Certified Mold Contractors5
Learn how to hire home mold test profession and the best ways to successfully hire a mold test professional and how a mold test …
Finding Mold
Mold growth isn't always easy to see, but a musty smells musty can signal it's presence. Learn about mold's favorite hiding …
Outdoor Patio Design, Decor and Furniture Tips
Patioscaping is a perfect way for you to have relaxing place to escape to this summer, and you need to look no farther than your …
Deck Board Spacing Solution274
My 6 year old composite deck boards were not spaced properly. The deck boards all butt together leaving no room for drainage. …
Cheap Tips for Accessible Home Design Changes
Learn how a few easy home decorating changes to your home can improve your home's safety and comfort for both old and young.
Slippery Driveway Sealer Solution: A tar and chip sealer will eliminate a slippery driveway
My driveway is very long and very steep. After we moved in a couple of years ago I had it sealed and it became super slick. It …
Ge’s Silicone Ii Can Help Cut Energy Costs
Now's the time to prepare for winter and tighten up your home's building envelope with a sealing treatment like GE Silicone II. …
Bottled Water Safety and Purity7
When you buy bottled water, are you confused by competing claims of water source, safety and purity? So were we. Here's an …
11 Easy Bathroom Remodeling Ideas82
Simple and easy bathroom remodeling tips such as changing bathroom accessories, cabinet and glass shower doors, simple ways to …
3 DIY Projects You Can Do This Weekend
Learn how to make weekend projects easy, including repairing split drywall tape, repairing a damaged wood floor and restoring a …
Diy Painting Tips4
DIY painting is easy to do, if you avoid these few common painting mistakes, including how to pick the best painting weather, …
Types of Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile, which consists of a glaze over a clay and talc body is as beautiful as it is durable. There are five basic types …
New Green Living Ideas and DIY Easy
Find out how to save energy, water and precious dollars with seven favorite products that make living green, easy.
Kitchen Cabinet Storage Solutions: Expand upward and use the extra cabinet space to store more
We live in a New York City condo with a kitchen that is the size of most suburbanites’ master bedroom closet. We are …