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.

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 ...

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 ...

Tired of musty odors? Discover my favorite tried-and-true methods for how to remove mildew smell from your laundry, home, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. Do you have an opinion on a product called Musty Basement Solutions? I have a 1951 ranch-style house that I have been renovating, with a cement-slab basement. It does not take water as far as I can ...

But the problem remains the same. To replace the basement air that is exhausted by either the Humidex or the Musty Basement Solution, air is drawn from other parts of the house or from the outside. So ...

Q We have a two-story colonial that's 30-plus years old. It has a finished basement with a cinder-block wall that is finished with painted paneling. When we moved in 10 years ago, we carpeted the ...

A leading expert has warned how ignoring a smelly basement could prove a costly mistake - and have drastic health implications.

Q. I always look forward to seeing the little red house in the Burlington Free Press. My wife and I are in the planning stages of finishing off half of our basement into a couple of bedrooms, and a ...

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 ...