Because wood naturally soaks up and retains water it’s an ideal environment for mold and mildew. If you have baseboards, trim, or furniture that’s been affected, prompt mold cleanup is in order.

It's not uncommon to run across mold on an outdoor deck or antique wood furniture. Mold loves moisture and organic matter, making your favorite wooden chair an easy target. Both an eyesore and a ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. When ...

Q: How can I kill mold in a house that has wood slats on the walls and is 100 years old? Why does the mold come back after I have applied a bleach solution? A: “Killing” mold is a never-ending task ...

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Don't panic if you notice white threads, a powdery white coating, or a white blob growing on your mulch. Here's why you can ...

BATON ROUGE – A flooded home can harbor mold colonies after the waters recede. “Mold colonies can start to grow within two to three days, so the key to preventing mold is to act fast to get things ...

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