Tag Archives: mold
Bathroom Caulking
Is the caulk around your sink and tub discolored? It’s likely mold and mildew. To get rid of it, take an X-ACTO knife and cut out the old caulk. “Don’t go over dirty caulk,” warns Rea. “And don’t use too … Continue reading
Kitchen Faucets
The inside of your kitchen faucet “is the perfect setup for mold to grow,” said Patricia Jackson, the president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. “People will probably be surprised — if they take those aerators … Continue reading
What Home Inspectors Want You to Know
Get the written report If you hire your own inspector, a verbal inspection will save you time and money. A written report enforces a certain rigor to the inspection process and synthesizing of data. Some might assume that bigger issues … Continue reading
Expiration Date
“Is __________ still good?” “[Sniiiiiff]…yeah, good enough.” So goes many an exchange in our house ever since a trip to the grocery store began to take on the significance of a trip abroad. A half-squishy bunch of parsley is no … Continue reading
What the Hell is Sugar Cane?
Sugar cane is not new to me, but as I looked at in sitting piled high, I wonder what people really did with it beside chew on it to get out the sugar. I placed a few stalks in my … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 