What does mold smell like? Musty. Why is that important? Mold can grow unseen in your home, so recognizing the odor can be an ...

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.

A room that smells stale in every season is rarely just a housekeeping problem. Persistent mustiness almost always traces ...

A home is intended to be a refuge, designed specifically to cater to your preferences in color, temperature, style, humidity, and even smell. So when your house suddenly smells like mildew, it can ...

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 ...

Whether you’re hosting a sit-down holiday dinner or having a few friends over for a movie night, it’s easy to spend time and effort on the things that your guests won’t remember, like dusty ...

As climate change leads to increased flooding and more severe freezes, added moisture and humidity means that more homes and businesses are susceptible to mold growth. Mold can lead to a host of ...

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 — ...

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