Home Improvement

By Kevin Ott

Toxic black mold. Yuck.
It sounds like the heartless, mindless killer in a science-fiction B-movie, chasing down amorous teenagers or unwitting scientists. That’s sort of what it looks like, too – only on a much smaller scale. Slimy and blackish-green, Stachybotrys atra or its cousin Stachybotrys chartarum reside in the dankest and most [...]

By Jay Banks
No seasonal home maintenance is as important as the winter one. Uninsulated pipes, leaking faucets and snow accumulation on the roof can lead to costly and unnecessary disasters. Find out how to eliminate issues before they appear!
Roof – Ice dams along the eave and in the gutter can lead to soaked walls and [...]