Safely remove unsightly and potentially hazardous mold from the bathroom and other moisture-prone zones.

Basement water leaks can escalate into a much larger issue. Learn what might be causing this problem, and find out what to do about it.

The need for basement waterproofing is evident through smell (mold and mildew), sight (stains, efflorescence, mold, or pooled water), or intrusion points, like cracks in the foundation walls.

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An extractor fan: Colin Matei, president of Clean Air Heating & Cooling, recommends choosing a fan rated at least 1 CFM (cubic feet per minute) per square foot of your basement. This ensures the fan ...

Worse, if those existing mold spores in your basement are disturbed from, say, moving boxes or attempting to clean the mold yourself without proper containment, you risk cross-contaminating your ...

Q. I have a small house, 1000 square feet with a cement basement, walls, floor, all of it unfinished. The house has settled, so I am told, and therefore I get a flood from the egress window. The ...

Once your basement is empty of water, FEMA says homeowners should "act fast" on clean up. "Time is critical to combat the threat of mold, which can appear in one or two days," FEMA says. close ...

Basements may not be go-to hangouts during spring, summer and fall, when many homeowners spend more time on their patios and decks enjoying the great outdoors. As winter approaches and the great ou… ...

Q: I would like to repaint my kitchen, but I have a question. The walls have some mold on them despite the use of a dehumidifier in the basement. Is there an additive or special paint I can use to … ...

If an area affected by mold is smaller than about 10 square feet, you can probably handle the job yourself with some simple measures.