When you discover mold in your home, fast and thorough removal is essential to prevent its rapid spread and related health issues. “Proper mold remediation involves removing the active colony, roots, ...

Q: Ugh! I’ve recently discovered gross patches of mold on the walls in my bathroom. Is it dangerous? How do I get rid of it? A: Splotches of mold growing on the walls or ceiling are an all-too-common ...

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 ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...