New NYC Mold Violations Put Tenants in Driver’s Seat (and Landlords Along for the Ride)

While the newly implemented Asthma-Free Housing Act may bring a breath of fresh air to some New York City tenants, many landlords hit with the onerous new violations will find themselves choking [...]

April showers might bring May flowers, but all that wet weather can also encourage something a little more insidious to start taking root in your home: mold. All that soggy spring weather, [...]

About a week after the O’Byrne family moved into their dream home in Columbus, Ohio, the troubling symptoms began: itchy, watery eyes; sore throats; headaches. “I started getting symptoms I just [...]

Let’s say you’re rummaging around in your closet for a pair of shoes on the floor, when you pick up a sneaker you haven’t worn in a while and its once-leather exterior has taken on an almost [...]

Okay, let’s just admit something right off the bat: crawl spaces are kind of creepy. They’re dark, and cramped and sometimes smell a little weird. We get it. So we don’t blame you for not wanting [...]

If left unchecked, mold — much like wrinkles or gray hair — would love to just spread out of control. And while allowing oneself to age gracefully is a lifestyle decision, letting mold run amok [...]

Although it doesn’t seem fair, new home construction is just as susceptible to mold issues as a house built 100 years ago. The advantage, according to experts, is the opportunity to put proper [...]

Are you looking for trouble? Well, when it comes to your home’s HVAC system, experts say you should be.   According to those in the know, pinpointing issues now keeps them from snowballing into [...]

If you’re looking for something a little less harsh — and a lot more fun — than bleach to get rid of small mold problems in your bathroom, the solution might be right inside your liquor cabinet. [...]

Think buying a home that’s just been built means you don’t have to worry about mold issues? Think again. Blogger Staci Salazar found that out the hard way when she discovered black mold growing [...]