It can be unpleasant when you have a musty smell coming from your basement. However, this is a common problem in many homes due to the dark, warm, and damp conditions. Unfortunately, these are the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Question: Each rainy season, the ground under my 36-year-old home becomes wet and the house retains a slight, musty smell throughout the year. When I purchased the property, my home inspector said I ...

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 ...

QDEAR BARRY: My 36-year-old house has a slight musty smell throughout the year, and each rainy season the ground under it actually becomes wet. When I bought the property, my home inspector said I ...

The gurgling of a household sink working in concert with the stench of sewage, home inspector Rob Byrne ran the water. Something was wrong. He checked the main house trap. Byrne smelled the fumes — ...

This story is sponsored by Scented Vents. The way something smells doesn't just affect you in the moment — scents can linger in your memory long after they've faded from the air. As Sabrina Stierwalt ...

HAVE SOME EASY WAYS TO HELP YOU BREATHE EASIER. DOES THE AIR COMING OUT OF YOUR VENTS NOW SMELL A LITTLE OFF? UNLESS YOU LEFT YOUR TEENAGER’S GROSS SPORTS UNIFORM IN THE CAR, CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS YOU ...