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  Refrigerator Mildew

  Question Is there any way to remove mildew from the rubber gasket on a refrigerator? Rosemary Answer Yes. The process is simple. Use a sharpened ice cream stick to remove excess food and grease build-up between you...

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  Mildew on an Outside-facing Wall

  Question During the winter, we had some blankets stacked against the outside-facing wall of our master bedroom. Cleaning up recently, we found mildew on the wall and blankets. Why did this happen? Lyndon Answer Keeping the blankets...

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  Mildew Cleaning Formula

  Question I have heard you mention on your radio program a simple formula to get rid of mildew on painted or washable surfaces. I did not have a pencil and paper handy at the time and would...

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  Lifelong Mildew Problem

  Question About five weeks ago the grout in my shower cracked as a result of normal new-house settlement. A mildew odor followed. I called the builder, who sent a man to repair the cracks. The builder advised...

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  Hardwood Floor Troubles

  Question It flooded underneath my wood floor this winter. The water is gone now, but my hardwood floors smell like mildew. Angelique Answer Your sniffer has indicated the problem and now it’s time to take action before...

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  Fungus Among Us

  Question Please advise if Lichen on a roof will deteriorate the asphalt shingles. Do I need to worry about it causing any damage? It is only visible if you are on the roof. We cannot see it...

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  4 Easy Steps to Removed that Bathroom Mildew Buildup

  Question About a year ago I re-glued some loose tiles in the shower of my master bathroom and re-grouted the remainder of the tiles. At the bottom where the tile meets the shower pan, I applied silicone...

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  Beware Your Burner

  If you live in Rome, be extra cautious because that city burned twice on the same day — in 390 B.C. and again in 64 A.D. Be careful in your home too, especially in the kitchen, to prevent burns from...

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  Bulbs and Cams Shed Light on Burglars

  The first burglar alarm in 1858 marked a transition from protecting property with lock and key to a more sophisticated means of foiling intruders. Today, alarms and security devices are everywhere. One of the most popular, and economical, is...

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  Gearing Up Gutters for Shelving

  If you have lots of long, thin, clumsy things to store, such as lumber, molding, pipes and garden tools, here’s how to store them. You don’t have to look any farther than up to your home’s eaves — the rain...

  • Posted April 15, 2014
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