Q: As I was getting ready to take a shower, I looked up and noticed black splotches on my bathroom ceiling. What causes mold on bathroom ceiling surfaces, and what can I do to get rid of mold on the ...

No, the black plague isn't descending from your bathroom ceiling — that's just mold. With the right procedure, you can kick that ceiling mold to the curb.

Dark, ominous, shadowy streaks on your walls and ceilings? Your house isn’t haunted. It could be mold, but it could also be ghosting—here’s how to tell, and what to do. You're a homeowner. One day, ...

Q: How can I clean mold off walls? A: Your question prompts many more. How much mold are you dealing with? Is it just on the paint or tile, or is it embedded in drywall? Do you have any underlying ...

Homeowners in our area are dealing with the impact of the extreme cold including burst pipes. The Home Depot's Scott Krueger and Joe Autry are showing the steps to repair drywall and the best way to ...

Q: When there is a heavy rain, the window wells on one side of my house fill with water, then the water seeps into my basement. Is there a solution for this? A: Rain water, snow and leaves can often ...

In the Central Valley, mold isn’t just a seasonal nuisance—it’s a year-round threat hiding behind drywall, under sinks, and ...

I need to replace some moldy drywall. Basically I plan to cut away about 3-4′ from the floor and replace with new drywall. Maybe even use the wall to run some new copper water pipes. Dilema: Beneath ...

Q: What is the best way to remove a wallpaper border from drywall? A: First, cover the floor with a drop cloth. Add hot water to wallpaper remover (which you can find at Home Depot or similar stores) ...