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If you crinkle your nose and start wondering how to get rid of musty smells in your entryway instead of feeling at home, we have some expert fixes for you. Your entryway is one of the first places you ...
Most building materials are permeable to moisture. Increasingly, buildings are being built more tightly, which adds to the need for moisture control. Porous materials that become saturated with ...
Black homeowners face systemic barriers, racial harassment, and economic challenges in achieving homeownership, perpetuating the homeownership gap.
Ursula Burns Ursula Burns was born in New York City on Sept. 20, 1958. She began her career as a Xerox intern in 1980 and has worked her way up. She was named president of the company in 2007 and ...
That share shrank in 2024, with Black-owned firms receiving only 1.54 percent of the $637 billion allocated for small business-eligible federal contracting.
Kansas City, Missouri, Black mental health initiative designed to destigmatize therapy in the Black community Posted 3:45 PM, Feb 13, 2025 and last updated 6:46 AM, Feb 14, 2025 By: Megan Abundis ...
Research shows that Black men experience mental health struggles at rates similar to other groups. However, cultural and systemic barriers prevent many from seeking help.
Although foam core insulation was a popular choice in the past, foam core made of extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) is being traded out for more eco-friendly options. Over the decades, new types ...
Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.