Mold can appear in all kinds of places in the home—while it's most commonly found in damper spots like bathrooms or basements, it can also appear in HVAC units, carpeting, and even inside the walls.

Learning how to prevent and get rid of mold and mildew in your home is the unfortunate and rather boring, but essential, remit of every homeowner, especially while everyday household habits may seem ...

Unless you’re making cheese or growing mushrooms, keeping mold out of your home should be a top priority. But knowing how to get rid of mold—seemingly the most feared fungus for the hygienic homeowner ...

Use safer, effective cleaners over bleach. Wear protective gear and choose the right method. Prevent mold’s return by drying and ventilating properly. Mold can wreak absolute havoc on not only your ...

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Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. In the early 1990s, the U.S. was shocked ...

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Ever notice a slimy pink or reddish film on your shower walls and grout lines? This sticky substance — often called pink mold — is usually found in warm, moist environments that lack proper ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

Picking out something to wear, and then realizing it smells off, can be incredibly frustrating. This is especially the case when the smell is musty, a sign that mold and mildew have infiltrated the ...

In the early 1990s, the U.S. was shocked by the mysterious deaths of 12 babies in Cleveland’s poorest neighborhoods. Evidence, while not conclusive, suggested the babies died from breathing in toxic ...