Mold isn’t just bad for your health; it can ruin clothes or soft furnishings and make your house smell bad. Keeping on top of mold can feel like a full-time job, depending on where you live. The ...

Katy Allen has three children and runs a business. She has no family nearby, and her husband is a touring musician. She relies on home assistants for about nine hours each week. This as-told-to essay ...