Mold. Dust. Houses sinking into the ground. Hazardous Homes is a 2025 occasional series by the Idaho Statesman on problems in new Treasure Valley homes that may affect human health and safety. David ...

Former building official David Wardell inspects the crawlspace of a home in Caldwell. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com Caldwell homeowners report mold, HVAC failures and structural defects ...

Wardell, a retired building official and home inspector who designed houses for about 50 years, shone his flashlight through the crawlspace, pointing out several problems with insulation and the house ...