Think of mildew as "mold lite." They are both fungi, but mildew has shallower roots and is generally less problematic than ...

The last thing you want creeping behind your wallpaper is mold. Be on the lookout for these telltale signs that you've got a ...

Whether it’s a mysterious spot on your bathroom wall or that odd smell coming from your basement, you’ve likely found ...

Musty odor: An earthy smell in your house could be an indicator that mold is present. Stains on walls: If something is leaking -- specifically water pipes inside your walls or ceiling -- you'll likely ...

“In many, many cases in the work that I do, the mold is not visible—it’s a smell, it’s a feeling, it’s an allergic response, and [residents] just don’t know.” Apfelbaum recounts an ...

This is a natural deodorizer, and it’s a simple way to neutralize smells trapped in the vacuum. Cause #3: Mold or mildew A further danger Lane identifies is when a vacuum is used to deal with ...

Visual appraisal (smell and color) might provide visual cues to determine mold severity, but might not provide a complete picture and the use of a black light is not the best method of detection ...