Breaking the mold
ALONG WITH WARMER weather often comes an increase in complaints about mold or musty odors. There are three elements needed for mold growth. The first is mold spores, and they’re easy to come by—there’s mold everywhere; it is a natural part of the environment.
David Romary |
Replace or restore windows?
HAVING SURVIVED ANOTHER Wisconsin winter, you may be looking at heading up a ladder to change your storm windows. Perhaps your windows were too drafty or rattled in the wind; maybe the only reason they don’t rattle is that they are painted shut. The end result is now you’re trying to decide: repair or replace?
David Romary |
Hot water happiness
Q: We are planning to replace our old water heater; what are our options?
David Romary |
A bright idea: fluorescent lights
Q: I AM USING compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to save electricity, but I’m concerned about safety because they contain mercury.
David Romary |
No picking please
Q: I HAVE LARGE ice dams on the edge of my roof. What can be done to prevent them? Do I need a new roof?
David Romary |
Jack Frost on your windows
AS TEMPERATURES HAVE plummeted during these past few weeks, mornings may find you with not only water but frost crystals spread over your windows. While this frosty art may be lovely to look at, large amounts of condensation can indicate an excess level of moisture in a house.
David Romary |
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