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Mold, Allergies and Asthma: Is Your House Making You Sick?

Mold in the home can be a trigger for those with allergies and asthma. Find out why those with mold allergies should avoid spaces with the hot-air heat, central air conditioning and wall-to-wall carpeting that can be carriers for mold. Question: Eve... Read >

Best Bathroom Ventilation: Vent Away Moisture and Mold with these Tips

The American bathroom is undergoing a major renovation. The standard 5'x8' bathroom with a tub and shower combo is giving way to a spa-like setting with artistic styling and unique materials. Bathroom ventilation however, is frequently underpowered to han... Read >

Toxic Black Mold: Mold Species that are Harmful to Human Health

Tom Kraeutler, home improvement expert and host of the nationally syndicated Money Pit Home Improvement Radio, answers questions and provides helpful tips on how to identify, prevent, and remove mold safely. Question: What exactly is that dreaded "tox... Read >

Air Conditioning Options: Central, Ductless, or Through-the-Wall

Tom Kraeutler, home improvement expert and host of the nationally syndicated Money Pit Home Improvement Radio, answers questions and provides helpful tips on air conditioners for your home. Question: I would like to install air conditioning on the 1st... Read >

Garage Insulation Tips Help Heat Home and Save Money

Here's a startling fact nearly 80 million homes are estimated to be UNDER insulated according to Department of Energy standards. Could one of them be yours? You know you need to check the attic. The experts at DOE say you need least 19 inches of fiberglas... Read >

Energy Saving Tips To Lower Your Heating, Cooling, Water and Electic Bills

When temperatures fall, wallets leak! The leaky drip is your energy dollars flying right out the window or door or roof. If you think you can't do anything to lower your electric, gas, oil and water bills, take a look at these easy energy saving tips: Cl... Read >

Air Conditioning Efficiency Tips for Cooling Your Home

Air conditioning efficiency is the result of carefully timed use and care for the unit itself. Air conditioners are designed for about a 20-degree change in temperature, which means that 100-degree air will be cooled to 80 degrees. With this in mind, don'... Read >

Attic Mold: What You Should Know Before You Sell Your Home

Tom Kraeutler, home improvement expert and host of the nationally syndicated Money Pit Home Improvement Radio, answers questions and provides helpful tips on how to deal with mold when selling a house. Question: I am selling my house. At the home ins... Read >

Window Replacement Tips

Installing replacement windows is a smart home improvement project. But if prospect having your home opened to the elements leaves you feeling a bit queasy, there are some simple ways to prepare for the project. Effective, efficient window replacement ... Read >

How to Stage a Home For a Quick Sale

Selling your home requires the kind of attention to detail that helps prospective buyers envision the space as their own. This is where home staging comes in, helping to make any home look like new and reflect care, quality and cleanliness. Industry su... Read >

10 Tips for a Mold Free House

'Tis the season to start sealing the hatches in our homes, but before you do, it's good to think about exactly what you might be trapping inside to keep you company all winter long. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mold grow... Read >

Home Seller Disclosure Reduces Liability

Seller disclosure is critical to a smooth home sale and reducing seller liability, but not all homeowners are aware of its value to the home selling process. Seller disclosure, the obligation of a home seller to tell any potential buyer about problems in ... Read >

Killing Mold - Tips for Mold Removal and Prevention

Tom Kraeutler, home improvement expert, answers questions and provides helpful tips on how to identify, prevent, and remove mold safely. Question: My wife and I are in dire need of your advice about killing a mold problem in our home. ... Read >

Garage Door Parts Can Lead To Tax Credits

The U.S. government is offering tax credits to homeowners to buy qualifying insulated garage door Under the stimulus legislation signed by President Obama on Feb, 17, 2009, tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, including garage door parts, h... Read >

Lower Electric Bills: Tips To Help You Save Money

Believe it or not, your local electric company actually wants you to save money. They are introducing new ways to lower electric bills with consumer incentives and smart technologies. You can be rewarded for your conservation efforts in tangible ways on y... Read >