Mildew is a certain kind of mold, though some people use the term to refer to household mold in general or the stains mold can leave on surfaces. Usually, mildew means the kind of mold that can be easily removed, often growing in a flat pattern on surfaces such as shower walls and win...
If it’s wet (and there’s truly no plumbing in the wall), you might have a roof leak. Though rare, I’ve certainly observed roof leaks traveling down walls without leaving obvious damage on the ceiling. Question: I cannot see mould or damp on any walls nor solid wood floors of my...
The winter is also a time when many homes experience a higher risk of leaks, such as leaking pipes and roofs. It is important that you keep a close eye on pipes and roofing to identify any possible issues that may arise. If you do experience leaking, you need to get it addressed as ...
OCALA, Fla. — A flood of vehicles headed south Thursday evening on Interstate 75, the main highway that runs through the middle of Florida, as relief workers and evacuated residents headed towards the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. At times, some cars even drove on the left...
Below: curved brick chimneys in Duluth Minnesota in 2017. The chimney side that faces west, the direction of more-severe winter storms in the Duluth area shows the characteristic convex curve towards the weather. Our curved chimney photo below, also on a Duluth home, is quite tall, very curv...
The selection of roof shingle color is also determined by the choice of its coating of mineral granule; lighter colored shingles may remain a bit cooler and at least in some applications (hot sunny climates) may have a longer life than dark-colored shingles. Eight Types of Mineral Granule Los...
Water supply is ground fed from the street. City water. No pump. No visible signs of leaks anywhere. There MAY be a vent pipe running up the wall from the kitchen to the roof. I'll need to climb into the attic to verify. Thanks for your response. ...
This winter is the first time I am hearing this new bang/noise/shudder/tremble from water heating pipes. These 1-2 loud bangs are followed by a tremble that reverberates throughout the house perimeter. I can hear these bangs about a second before I hear the sound of what sounds like a...