Water damage

Before painting, it's essential to remove all mold and mildew -- which are essentially the same -- from the surface you're going to paint. In most cases, removal isn't all that is necessary; you also have to kill the mold, or it can grow back.

Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now it's time to assess and do water damage repair—and do it quickly! Wet materials start developing very serious problems like mold after around 24 hours. You don't have time to wait.

How to deal with a ceiling water leak. Finding the source of the leak, signs of a leaky roof, dealing with mold. Homeowners should not climb up on their roof...

There are few feelings worse than being confronted with water damage. If you have a ceiling that's water stained, peeling and or cracked, here's what to do.

Mold. You may not be able to see or smell it, yet it may be growing in your home and the reason you feel sick. Mold poisoning may be impacting…

Watch this video to find out how to repair damaged, nonstructural wood molding or trim on your home by filling the damaged area with automotive body filler.

Once you've shut down the water source and electricity, you may be staring at puddles and wondering, "What now?" Now it's time to assess and do water damage repair—and do it quickly! Wet materials start developing very serious problems like mold after around 24 hours. You don't have time to wait.

Rust on cast iron plumbing doesn't need to become a large-scale re-plumbing job.

Beginning in the 1970s when more and more women were opting for careers instead of full-time homemaking, architects began designing homes with main or second floor laundry rooms. The thinking was that since laundry consists mainly of bed linens, bath towels and clothing, why not locate laundry rooms closer to the source – that is,