A: The mildew is growing because the porch ceiling gets wet, most likely from condensation that forms there because of the way a porch straddles the divide between indoors and outdoors.

While some people use the space for decorative items, others don't know what to do with that awkward gap, or why it is there ...

Here's what to do when your popcorn ceiling harbors dust, cobwebs, mold, or mildew.Textured ceilings, commonly known as popcorn ceilings, were popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. They have come in and ...

One of the first mildew resistant, bathroom-specific, paints on the market was the Zinsser Company's Perma-White. It is guaranteed to remain free of mildew growth for five years after application.

Moisture-busting remedies include proper ventilation, towel warmers, mildew-resistant paint, squeegees and more.

Use drywall with extra protection for your walls and ceilings — such as moisture-, mold- and mildew-resistant PURPLE XP drywall by National Gypsum — whether you’re building a new home, or ...

The mildew smell lessened only a small amount. I found a recommendation online to apply vinegar to kill the odor. I have done that three times over the past week.

Residents at an apartment complex in South Los Angeles say they have been living in unsafe conditions with ceilings collapsing and mildew, following last week’s powerful storm. Kacey Montoya ...

Q.I have a slight discoloration in one corner of a bedroom ceiling. Can I wash the ceiling to get rid of it, or do I have to paint it? – M.P.A.Before doing anything, you have to determine what ...

Remember the time you painted the bathroom and about a month later the mildew started to show up again on the ceiling?

The mildew occurs around the perimeter of the ceiling because it is where the air is most stagnant. Wash the affected areas with a mixture of equal parts fresh Clorox bleach and warm water and let ...