Pros share how to eliminate odors from a damp basement, plus surprising sources contributing to the stink. Rick Lew/Getty Images Basements are notorious for developing a musty smell. This is true ...

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 ...

If a musty odor is keeping you from using your basement, it’s time for that to change. With a little bit of work, you can completely eliminate bad smells from your below-grade spaces. Do you dread ...

Even if you don’t live somewhere with a basement (or one you can access) you’re probably familiar with the “basement” smell. It almost always includes a musty, mildewy scent, but you won’t find the ...

If your basement smells musty, here’s what to do about it. First understand that musty odors mean fungal growth. Fungi like to grow where it’s dark, damp and undisturbed. Given the right conditions, ...

Q: Twelve years ago, we bought a new town house, an end unit that's mostly one-floor living, but there's a partially finished basement. The finished part of the basement has an air exchanger (we know ...

Q: The office in my Seattle home is musty in the summer but not in the rainy winter, when I would think this would be a problem. The room used to be a garage and is halfway below ground. (An ...