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How do I prevent mold in drywall mud pail?
On larger projects I will use 90 minute mud mixed with ice cold DISTILLED water. That gets you close to 90 minutes of actual work time.
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Mold in bedroom closet behind vapor barrier. Best way to proceed?
If you are referring to the black strip(s) across the top and at the inside corner of one picture, this is acoustic sealant which is used to install the vapor barrier. It is non-hardening and may ...
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Mold on floor joists?
In the United States, mold is one of the things that can get tested as part of a home inspection. A home inspection is a pretty standard thing. You can get a recommendation from any realtor. In ...
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Mold Under Hardwood Flooring From Leaking Water
You can just mop the floors with a dilution of bleach, and that will take care of the problem. Bleach is the most effective treatment against mold, and most -- if not all -- chemicals sold in stores ...
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Mold Under Hardwood Flooring From Leaking Water
Hydrogen peroxide is better than bleach, but even better would be Concrobium. Google it. Made of 3 salts. Non toxic. Don't know about under floorboards but the website might have info on that. Or call ...
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Leaking shower--wet wood and mold. Will applying new waterproofing over exposed areas be sufficient?
The argument
the curb has no lining or waterproofing at all.
The leaking started on day one (during the warranty)
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What is the best way to eliminate High humidity levels in 1914 home
If you have A/C, you can ask your HVAC company if they can change the configuration to reduce the humidity.
There are whole house dehumidifiers that you can add to reduce humidity (also an HVAC ...
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