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No one wants to find unsightly water damage or mold in their home. These issues go beyond mere aesthetics, though: No...
Q: It’s been pretty humid outside, and lately I’ve noticed a musty smell in certain parts of my house. I’ve also been...
The differences between black mold and wood rot may seem minimal at first glance. Both occur on wood surfaces as a re...
Upstate New York is no stranger to humid summer weather. As of late, our summers are hotter and more humid than in ye...
Q: I’ve noticed a musty smell each time my air conditioner turns on. Do I have mold in my HVAC? How do I get rid of i...
Grub damage versus fungus problems can look similar, but there are a few ways to determine if the unsightly dead patc...
Q: As I was getting ready to take a shower, I looked up and noticed black splotches on my bathroom ceiling. What caus...
Combination air humidifiers and purifiers add moisture to the air and filter out pollutants at the same time. For hom...
Ionic air purifiers use ionizers to clean the air. These ionizers charge airborne particles, which causes them to be ...
Household dust is unavoidable, but it’s easier to keep on top of banishing these dirty fine particles with an air pur...
Q: There’s a weird smell in my house that I think might be mold. I don’t know who to call for mold inspection—is it a...
Powdery mildew on plants is most common during spring or autumn when nights may become significantly cooler and more ...
Mold removal is an important household task—especially if the mold spreads to a large area. Leaving mold to flourish ...
Q: I just noticed water stains on the ceiling of my home. Part of me just wants to paint over them, but then I realiz...
Q: I recently opened the access door to my crawl space and found it full of water. I couldn’t spot an active leak to ...
Household pollutants can come from a variety of sources including the materials used in your home's construction, and...
What is dog vomit slime mold?Despite its unpleasant appearance, and equally unpleasant name, slime mold isn’t anythin...
Mold and mildew are common household scourges that can over time cause damage to the home, particularly when they lin...
Q: Lately, I’ve noticed mold on my window sills. I wipe it away, but it still keeps coming back. Is this a big deal? ...
Q: I found mold in my home and I’m hiring a professional to remove it. Does my homeowners insurance cover mold proble...
Q: I think I’ve found mold in my home. What’s the best product to kill mold once it’s identified?A: When a homeowner ...
Q: I just discovered mold on the walls in my bedroom. Is there an easy way to get rid of it? What happens if you pain...
Mold is a problem that can crop up seemingly out of nowhere, though there are common areas where mold tends to recur,...
There are various types of mold in nature, many non-hazardous, but mold is not something anyone wants to see inside t...
Highlights The typical cost range for mold remediation is $1,125 to $3,439, and the national average cost is $2,254....
Highlights The typical cost range for a home mold inspection is $299 to $1,014, with a national average of $656. Co...
Q: Help! I haven’t cooked fish for several days, but my house smells like I invited the neighborhood over for a huge ...
Q. There’s a strange musty odor in my basement. I’ve opened the windows, but the smell won’t go away. Is it mold? Wha...
Q. There are some odd black stains that suddenly appeared on a wall in my basement. Should I be worried that it’s mol...
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between mold and mildew, likely because of how much these two organis...
Mold isn’t only unsightly; it can make a home smell unpleasant and, at worst, trigger health issues. Only air purifie...
Dehumidifiers eliminate excess moisture from the air, drying damp or excessively moist environments to prevent bacter...
Moisture meters can test the moisture content of many different materials, including drywall, paneling, and wood stud...
Over time, the moisture inside the washing machine can get trapped in hard to reach places and can easily become a gr...
Mold is a vital part of the earth’s natural recycling process, and because it’s so prevalent in the environment, it’s...
Prepare yourself for seasonally elevated pollen counts as well as all-year-long allergy triggers like dust and mold by taking care of a few home maintenance tasks...
Mold and mildew are types of fungus that thrive in moist, warm areas both inside and outside your home. Although most of these annoying fungi aren’t directly harm...
There are few homeowner problems more terrifying than mold. While thousands of molds are part of the natural environment, ghastly examples of it can be lurking in...
Kitchens are supposed to be spaces for creating delicious meals and memories, not breeding grounds for mold. But because kitchens have a lot of moisture, they off...
After a long winter, the return of songbirds and colorful splashes of early blooming bulbs are welcome signs of sprin...
Q: Ugh! I’ve recently discovered gross patches of mold on the walls in my bathroom. Is it dangerous? How do I get rid...
Dehumidifiers for basement ventilation reduce the likelihood of mold and mildew growth leading to cleaner, safer air ...
Basements were once used solely as utility rooms that housed furnaces, laundry areas, and overflow storage for seasonal items, tools, and sometimes even root vege...
Basement flooding easily ranks among the top ten homeowner nightmares. Though recovering from a flood certainly isn't...
Plagued by excess moisture and lack of ventilation, bathrooms are especially susceptible to mildew. The fungus typically appears on walls, tile, or grout, and it ...
One of the most common living organisms in the world may have taken up residence in your home, and you may not even know it. Mold—the common name for thousands of...
Have you ever walked into a bathroom and wrinkled your nose because the space was so musty? It’s not news that damp q...
This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila. com. Are mildew stre...
Knowing how to get rid of a black mold is a skill set every DIYer and homeowner should have in their know-how arsenal...
Your bathroom may be your spot to relax in the tub after a long day, but with all that plumbing, humidity, and other business going on in there, the location’s fu...
Untreated dampness on carpet—whether caused by a persistent leak, overzealously watered plants, or a not-quite-houset...
Q: I just went to clean our rental property after the tenant moved out, and I found black mold in the bathroom. Yuck!...
No doubt the best way to manage mold is to prevent it. But if your basement floods and mold gets a head start, there'...
Whether you're packing away seasonal gear, or stockpiling a few extra home essentials, the basement is a natural storage spot. Because the basement is dark, cool,...
Though your shower curtain performs a valuable service, preventing water from cascading across your bathroom floor, y...
Because wood naturally soaks up and retains water it’s an ideal environment for mold and mildew. If you have baseboar...
Among household odors, mildew undoubtedly ranks among the worst. And unfortunately, it's all too common, lurking in t...
If you ask most people where they feel the safest, chances are the answer will be in their own home. But home safety depends on a variety of factors, and potentia...
For those who live in a damp climate—or in a poorly ventilated home—mold can be a cause for concern. That's not only ...
Because today's new houses are built to allow less air infiltration than older homes, mold growth has become a conce...
An exhaust fan is a must in a bathroom, because it whisks away the humidity that can allow mold and mildew to grow. N...
Mold is more prevalent today because the focus on improving energy efficiency resulted in more airtight homes that do...
Can You Tackle Mold Removal on Your Own?Mold problems are present in about 4 out of 10 American homes. With the often...
One lesson I learned fast when I bought a house is that a homeowner’s number-one enemy is not the mortgage—it's the w...
Four out of ten American homes have a mold problem. If you’ve got an area less than 10 square feet and your household...
There’s no such thing as a waterproof basement. The key is to minimize the water that gets in and get it back out ag...
I’ve been lucky with basements. Having purchased five houses in my life, not one has had serious basement moisture is...
It’s estimated that 40 percent of American homes have a mold problem. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON MOLD PROBLEMS, or ...
A basement water problem can be as obvious as there being several inches of floodwater standing at the base of the st...
The roof of the new addition is being insulated – in an environmentally conscious way – to retain the heat from the radiant heating system. Moisture- and mold-res...
Fiberglass windows and sliding glass patio doors are installed. A trailer is brought in to remove moist air and bring in dry, clean air to prevent mold growth whi...
A Corian tub surround is installed in the master bathroom, custom fit through a digital photo template system. Steps are taken to prevent water seepage and bacter...
Bob reviews the work done on the existing plumbing in the basement and the replacement of obsolete brass water pipes.
Basement drainage systems are installed to control moisture and humidity and to eliminate rot and mildew.
Bob reviews how keeping water out of the basement is a central concern in any basement remodeling project.
Bob meets with a local real estate broker and with homeowner Sarah Monzon, whose basement will be finished to create additional family space.
Bob discusses the installation of a plastic subfloor to prevent water damage and the selection of a basement dehumidifier.
Bob discusses the installation of a basement half-bathroom, including wiring, plumbing, and radiant heating.
Bob spends a moment with the drywall contractor before speaking with Thad Goodman of Georgia Pacific. Mr. Goodman tells Bob about the unique, mold-resistant prope...
Howard Brickman shows Bob two ways to measure the moisture content of wood.
Bob joins Joe Sheridan (from Energy Guard) to learn more about the US Greenfiber Cocoon cellulose insulation being used in the barn.
Bob assists Patty Hettich in stripping paint from decorative woodwork, then making rubber molds to create new details in the Federal-style home.
The wood has arrived for the perimeter benches, so Bob and contractor Bob Ryley begin constructing the architect-designed benches for the greenhouse. The wood is ...
