(BPT) - Few phrases can strike fear into a homeowner’s heart as powerfully as the words “you have a mold problem.” Mold troubles in your home can cause health troubles for your family, and both issues ...
Mold in a home is an unwelcome surprise — especially when it comes back after you clean it. Here's how to banish it for good ...
Living in the Berkshires means experiencing all the beauty of four seasons — but with that comes the challenge of dealing with fluctuating temperatures and humidity. One minute, the snow is coming ...
What You Need to Know Spills, leaks, humidity, improper installation, and lack of ventilation in a home can all cause mold growth under laminate flooring. Some signs ...
Wilson Ratliff, Camryn Fischer, and Erin Higgins, Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) In addition to the discomfort it creates in your home, high indoor humidity can lead to harmful microbial growth.
Hygrometers are practical gadgets for the home that can indirectly prevent mold growth. They provide an instant reading of humidity levels and indicate when it’s time to ventilate. A recent test ...
CHICAGO — An ASHRAE public session, “Residential and Small Building Humidity and Mold Control,” offered insights and viewpoints from experts in residential A/C system design and installation, ...
Rubber flooring, concrete slabs, and trapped moisture can turn your workout space into a hidden mold zone. Discover how to find and prevent it for good.
Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...
Our usually damp Oregon Coast winter favors many moisture-loving organisms, such as mosses, mushrooms, and molds and mildew. In our house, molds and mildew sometimes make their homes on last week’s ...
In the last few years, mold has become a force to be reckoned with. Those responsible for designing new buildings and installing mechanical systems have become more cautious in their work. Along with ...