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Should I worry about mold growing in my home?

  • Written by Nicholas Money, Professor of Biology, Miami University
Should I worry about mold growing in my home?Mold growths are common in homes, and unless the damage is widespread, they usually aren't harmful. AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Mold growth in your home can be unsettling. Blackened spots and dusty patches on the walls are signs that something is amiss, but it is important to distinguish between mold growth that is a nuisance and mold growth that may be...

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