Mildew growth is surface-level, so it's easy to get rid of with vinegar or bleach. Mold penetrates deeper into a surface, so it's harder to remove.

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

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...

A few smart fixes are all it takes to freshen things up.

That green stuff that grows on old bread—that’s mold, right? What about the black coating on damp parts of a basement? Which one has that musty smell? Basically: what’s the difference between mold and ...

Tired of musty odors? Discover my favorite tried-and-true methods for how to remove mildew smell from your laundry, home, and ...

Mildew (a form of mold fungi) is an unfortunate byproduct of summer. Fortunately, simple cleaners and cleaning methods easily remove this growth from siding, window trim, pavements, and exterior ...

Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. That means musty-smelling growth can be found just as easily on damp clothing as it can on carpets and upholstered furniture. (Ew!) To help avoid this ...

Q. We have moss/mold/mildew growing on shaded parts of the roof and would like to have it removed professionally. The shingled roof is 11 years old on our cape-style house with two dormers. We have ...