Days ago, Jerry stopped by my website, AsktheBuilder.com. He reads my column each week in his local paper and was perplexed by algae growth on the exterior of his home. Jerry hales from Chesterton, ...

These fragrances weren’t overpowering, just a subtle, pleasant note that made the application process easier for my parents. No more headaches, no more coughing fits.

As we start to spend more time in the garden and soak up the spring sunshine, it's time to tackle the jobs that we've previously been able to ignore. And if an annoying, slimy green substance has made ...

When you think about all the creative ways to boost your home's curb appeal, you probably land on giving your front doors a fresh coat of paint or planting a stunning, pollinator-friendly garden in ...

Q: How can I clean mold off walls? A: Your question prompts many more. How much mold are you dealing with? Is it just on the paint or tile, or is it embedded in drywall? Do you have any underlying ...

Something weird is going on in Washington, D.C., and I'm not talking about politics. It's the big white marble dome of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. The caretakers of the beautiful structure are ...

With the exception of a few pungent cheeses, mold isn’t something you want anywhere in or on your home. It tends to be the sign of a larger structural or ventilation problem, and not only is it often ...

Given the health risks associated with mold, it’s not something you want in or near your home. Unfortunately, flooding, humidity, and/or improper storage can result in mold growing on basically ...