Knowing how to get rid of mold can help save you from bigger problems if you find it early and remove it quickly. Mold spores circulate through the air and need moisture and organic material to grow.

Mold rarely starts where you expect it. You scrub the shower, run the fan, and still end up with a musty smell that seems to ...

Dark, ominous, shadowy streaks on your walls and ceilings? Your house isn’t haunted. It could be mold, but it could also be ghosting—here’s how to tell, and what to do. You're a homeowner. One day, ...

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If you see mold near water pipes, waste lines, icemaker lines or plumbing fixtures, chances are the mold is feeding off a nearby leak. Let the water run while you check the pipes and surrounding area ...

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SAN DIEGO — Mold is spreading like webs across windows and mushrooms are sprouting from walls. After the flood ravaged homes one week ago, restoration experts say they have been inundated with calls.