Archive for December, 2008

Does the water from the dehumidifier effect my plants ?

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Lazy Eight (∞) asked: I have a dehumidfier in my living room, and everyday I can get three gallons of water from it. I thought the humidity in DC was bad, but the humidity in Houston is much worse. Anyway, I have been storing this water and using it to ...

Is the water that is collected from a dehumidifier considered distilled water?

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

miller asked: I was wondering if I could use it for appliances calling for distilled water.Renee

Mold in your Crawlspace May be Making you Sick

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Chuck Jaymes asked: Many homes have crawlspaces with excessive moisture problems that can lead to serious health problems. Mold and other organisms such as bacteria, fungi and dust mites thrive under buildings with excessive moisture. Of these organisms, mold is usually the most prevalent and problematic.Mold has been linked to ...

How To Eliminate Basement Mold and Dampness

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Bruce Lipski asked: One of the biggest problems with basements is that they tend to be cold and moist which leads to mold. Basement mold is not only ugly but it is also dangerous to both children and adults by contributing to allergies and asthma. Any basement remodelling ideas you ...