Dear Mr. HandyPerson, Rain and humidity have caused mildew to grow on the ceiling in our entryway. It looks like grease spatters. What can we use to clean or kill it, and what type of paint should we use to prevent that from happening in the future? ...more

November 2, 2008

Like a tiny time capsule, I held the baby in my arms and played with its delicate fingers, traced the line of its chubby jaw, nuzzled its soft eyelashes and sniffed the essence of childhood. Then, with a damp cloth, I carefully wiped away the mildew that stained its rosy cheeks. ...more

October 8, 2008

If The Walls Could Hold Their Breath ... Paint that absorbs the smell ...more

August 28, 2008

Nicotine can leave a noticeable stain. Those stubborn brown blemishes do not just appear on teeth. They can also be spread across walls, ceilings and fixtures. ...more

April 28, 2008