10 Ways to Prevent Mold Damage

It’s no wonder homeowners are worried about mold: Besides the health problems mold causes, the cost of mold remediation and repair can be expensive.

You can’t completely eliminate mold from your home no matter how vigilant you are, because mold spores are always present, particularly in more humid areas of the country like the the Southeast and Northwest. What you can control is the moisture that allows spores to colonize – here are some tips to help.

Garden Checklist for Homeowners

Garden Equipment Checklist for Homeowners

Lawnmower	Trowel for planting, dividing and moving small plants
Wheelbarrow for heavy loads	Lightweight watering can for watering plants
Spade for digging large holes	A hose (with sprinkling, spraying or other attachments)
Fork for turning soil and spreading mulch	Pair of gardening gloves to protect hands
Garden rake	Half-moon edger to trim lawn edges
High-quality pruners