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How can you identify mold on wood?

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The best way you can tell if you have mold growing inside your walls is to look for moisture. If you spot water damage on a wall, it is a good indication that there may be mold growing inside. Mold also has a distinctive, musty smell, so you should be aware of that.

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If you want to know for sure what it is, then you're probably going to need an expert in the field to subject it to a microscopic examination.

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To detect black mold you must spin three times, drink a pint of chocolate milk, and ride a camel.

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