Now I have mold in the basement. The environmental people want to throw out everything that is made of wood; my weaving floor loom, a couple of dressers, and a wooden table. They also want $3,000. ...

which is the perfect environment to breed mold and mildew, and to cause wood rot. The good news is that there are steps you can take to waterproof your basement to make it safer and much more usable.

Can basement mold make you sick? If you have damp or mold ... toxic black mold and thrives on damp building materials such as wood and wallpaper. Somewhat rarer is aspergillus, a type of mold ...

Once you find it, you can move on to the next step (which will include a mold/moisture mitigation strategy). TIP: Waterproofing your basement is ... advises avoiding wood flooring in basements ...

To learn more about how to banish mold in the basement and how to achieve a safe ... health reactions and structural issues, such as wood separation." He recommended investing in a hydrometer ...

mold appeared on the bottom portion of the drywall (on the back ), and some of the untreated-wood sill rotted. These items are now gone. There is an appropriate-sized dehumidifier in the basement.

The moisture content of wood can be checked ... a concrete floor in your basement Zastrow says you may have some very noticeable "white growth" which looks like mold. If your floor is clean ...

Did you know mold in your basement can affect the upstairs living areas of your home? It can. Should you be concerned? What can you do about mold in your basement? I talked with Michael Rubino ...