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Q&A: Moldy Paint & Respiratory Ailments

Question Three weeks ago I repainted our bedroom walls using paint that was about 7 years old. It mixed well so I assumed it was fine to use. After applying the paint I noticed an odor unlike any smell I had ever experienced before. It was so strong that we...

How to Avoid Being Ripped Off By a Roofer

Some of the most unbelievable home improvement rip-offs come from scam-artists disguised as roofers.  Reputable roofing contractors have to deal with an unfairly tarnished reputation because consumers are too often taken in by unlicensed pretenders. ...

How to Move a Stairwell

A St. Peters, MO woman bought a fixer-upper ranch house that needed some repairs and updates, but she liked its open plan and could see the potential. While she could take care of many of the projects herself, there was one item that she called “the elephant in the...