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When you’re a parent, you tend to think about the strangest things. Like whether or not that blue-green mold growing on your teen’s bedroom ceiling is safe for them to breathe. And if it’s a risk factor for asthma. And perhaps most importantly of all, how do you make sure that it doesn’t grow back?…

In almost every home, there are small gaps between the stove and adjacent cabinet. These gaps are a natural consequence of the design of most kitchens. The refrigerator, an adjoining wall, or built-in shelving all leave only so much space between the stove and adjacent cabinet. Even in homes with floor-to-ceiling cabinets, these gaps are…

You probably don’t think of your vinyl flooring as being particularly porous, but it is. It’s a type of plastic that has been treated with oils and resins to make it more durable, stain-resistant, and waterproof. Despite these properties, however, your vinyl flooring may still have some small holes or gaps where moisture can seep…

Let’s face it, life in the great outdoors comes with its fair share of risks. From heat and humidity to rain and snow, outdoor furniture is always at risk of some kind of damage. While most people can probably recall an instance where their outdoor furniture has been soaked by rain or left out in…

When you’re painting walls, it can be difficult to know exactly what paint will work best. For example, if your walls have been primed with oil-based primer, can you use water-based paint over that? If so, which kind of water-based paint? If you have finished wood or another porous surface that has been oil-primed, then…

Cleaning window sills can be a challenge, especially if you have lots of windows and they are high up. They are also not the most visible parts of your home, so they don’t get much attention until they are too grimy to ignore. Mold can grow on window sills very easily, especially if there is…

In most homes, a dryer is a busy place. Between school, activities, and after-school jobs, kids can spend a lot of time finishing up their laundry. While some teenagers are old enough to handle the responsibility of their own laundry and know how to use the washer and dryer, not all teens have reached that…

Ants can be an annoying problem in the kitchen, especially during summer. Those tiny little pests have this habit of invading homes and are particularly attracted to food and water sources. Although ants are generally harmless, their presence is a nuisance that needs to be removed from your home as soon as possible. Ants like…