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 ...

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 ...

There are plenty of spots in a house that can turn stinky, from the bathroom and kitchen, to your teen's dish-filled bedroom. Basements are also notorious for having a funky smell. While some people ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...