Although they often get a bad rap, there are several things to appreciate about popcorn ceilings. For example, the texture hides dents, cracks, and other blemishes, and they are highly effective at ...

You’re walking around your home when you suddenly spot something on the ceiling. You can’t quite make out what it is, so you squint and move closer — uh oh, is that mold? If it is, you're like most of ...

Mold has an amazing way of showing up in bathrooms, basements and around or behind baseboards. The bottom line is that mold spores are found in every household. However, mold can’t grow if moisture is ...

Have you been avoiding the growing layer of dust that's developing on your ceiling vents? HVAC registers placed in the ceiling aren't exactly out of sight, but you may try to put them out of your mind ...

QI have a vaulted ceiling and have red spots showing up. It looks like someone flicked spaghetti sauce on the ceiling. What are these, and what is causing them? What should I do about them? AIt's ...

MANILA, Philippines — Homes should be a place of comfort and a place to rest/relax. But if the family is constantly dealing with sneezing fits and relentless allergies, something might be wrong. For ...

Try explaining to a 6-year-old boy that he can’t live with his mother because her apartment is ridden with mold. Shanica James has tried. But her son, Cafarie, a smart, high-spirited first-grader, ...

Q. Our seven-year-old finished garage, built on a slab has mold on the ceiling in all three bays. One can see the outline of the ceiling studs. The walls are clear. There is an apartment over the ...