Contractors say you shouldn't paint over mold because it won't solve a mold problem. Painting over mold doesn't prevent mold growth and can make the paint job look worse. You should stop mold at the ...

Dark, ominous, shadowy streaks on your walls and ceilings? Your house isn’t haunted. It could be mold, but it could also be ghosting—here’s how to tell, and what to do. When not writing, Jeff spends ...

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You should stop mold at the source and clean it from the surface before painting. Leaving mold on walls and ceilings can lead to even more mold or damage to the house. But is painting over the mold an ...