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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...
Ever walked into a bathroom and paused to question the mustiness of the space? It's not news that those damp quarters...
Are mildew streaks tarnishing your home’s curb appeal? Houses in regions with high humidity are prone to exterior mil...
As a naturally occurring and pervasive substance in our world, mold exists in a variety of different forms—many of wh...
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...
Wood, which naturally soaks up and retains water, makes an ideal environment for mold and mildew. If you're dealing w...
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, not only because...
<p>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...
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...
If you’ve ever wondered, "What is a sump pump?" then you’re lucky, because you probably don’t need one. But for the u...
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 ...