If you’re battling the chill, you may often find yourself cranking up the heat or blocking out drafts to keep warm. But while you’re busy winterizing our homes by closing all windows and doors, you ...

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Mold, mildew, yeast and mushrooms make up the kingdom fungi, a group of organisms essential in nature for breaking down dead plant and animal matter. While mold plays a vital role outdoors, and has ...

Vinegar may remove mold from certain home surfaces including drywall and leather. Vinegar may break down finishes on some surfaces like wooden floors. Share on Pinterest Yaraslau Mikheyeu/Getty Images ...