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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 …
There’s a fuzzy white growth on my basement walls. Is that mold?
There are vertical, black stripes all over the insides of the exterior walls of …
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 …
Learn about the high costs of mold in modern houses and the causes for the mold growth. Mold has been part of our world for …
We stayed for a few days in a relative’s house, and when we came back, our clothes smelled moldy. Can mold be carried from …
We just added a humidifier to our hot-air heating system because the air in the house was so dry. Now I am noticing mold in the …
Mold needs moisture to grow and spread. Find out how to stop mold spores from traveling throughout the home, where they can …
Learn how common house mold and other fungi can cause a number of health problems and structural impacts in the home. Easy tips …
We have a family room in our basement, and just discovered that the air conditioning unit there has been leaking into the …
Keep mold out of a finished basement by choosing mold-resistant materials and finishes, such as paperless drywall that resists …
There’s black mold in the attic of my three-year-old house. How can I tell if the builder used contaminated lumber?
Ever since we moved into our new house, our son has been constantly coughing. Now his doctor tells me he’s asthmatic. He …
Our air conditioning smells like sweat socks. Could this be mold?
What exactly is that dreaded “toxic black mold” that seems to be in the news a lot?
I am considering buying a house, but every time I visit the property, as soon as I get inside the front door I notice a distinct …
Mold growth is a threat in spaces with high humidity. Find out how to measure humidity levels throughout your home to prevent …
Mold can develop in a storage areas if cardboard storage boxes come in contact with moisture--two sources of mold food. Find out …
I live in an apartment building where each tenant has a storage space in the basement, and the space next to mine smells really …
When my children romp around on the first floor of our house above the basement laundry, dust falls out of the exposed …
There are vertical, black stripes all over the insides of the exterior walls of my house. I’m sure it’s mold. How do …
There’s green staining on the outside of my house. Could this be mold? And could it spread indoors?
There’s a fuzzy white growth on my basement walls. Is that mold?
Learn how to tell the difference between mold, soot, moss and efflorescence. Find out what types of growth or markings can …
Learn How to prevent mold from spreading in your home. Household mold growth is becoming more common with today's home …
