You have to trust the neighbor to create rooms you're willing to live in - and vice versa. The show launches on TLC at 4 p.m. Sept. 29. According to a recent public opinion poll conducted by 3M on behalf of Scotch-Brite cleaning products, most Americans prefer living in a clean house and are uncomfortable when surrounded by mess. Which indicates that many of those who say they don't care about dirt clean anyway. Dwight Barnett, who writes a column on home improvement for Scripps Howard News Service, says moisture-caused mold is a common problem in American basements.
Black spots appear on wooden beams and paneling.
Too much humidity can also cause tiles to come loose. If the problem is not flooding coming in from the outside, what generally fixes the problem is a dehumidifer, he advises. If you experience any problems with the Daily News Web site, please let us know. Include the date and time of the problem and a brief description.