Musty smells in a basement are not just unpleasant if you intend to convert it to a family room – but if you use it for storage and laundry too. But how do you get rid of musty basement smells? It ...

Whether you use your basement primarily for storage/laundry or it's where guests stay or you've made it your space to lounge by the TV, often times there's a distinct smell in those underground rooms.

While a musty smell in the basement might seem normal, it can often be a sign of a more serious problem, like hidden moisture or mold. Before it turns into a bigger issue, it’s important to identify ...

A musty basement isn’t just unpleasant—it can be a sign of bigger moisture problems that lead to mold and mildew growth. Whether your basement smells like an old book or a damp cave, eliminating the ...

If you have a basement with that distinct musty smell and hope to fix it with a fan or by opening a window, there's bad news. Moving air around might temporarily eliminate the odor, but it will return ...

Dear Ken: My stairs are noisy. How can I stop the treads from popping and squeaking? I need to tell you that it is finished underneath with drywall. — Cliff Answer: You could try driving a few 16 ...

January has a way of making houses smell off. Not rotten, exactly. Not dirty. Just faintly damp, stale, and vaguely ...

Musty smells often arise in damp areas like the laundry room, basement, and bathroom. Outdoor porches also get musty from constant humidity and wet weather. Moisture invades your porch cushions and ...

There are many reasons why wall-to-wall carpet throughout the home has fallen out of favor—a major one being that carpet retains odors. Whether it’s from pet accidents, drink spills, or cigarette ...

A few months after we completed a renovation of our townhouse, a mildew-basement type odor has arisen in the back garden floor bathroom and pantry (each are newly built) and a similar, but maybe more ...