Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mold damage on white walls - Animaflora/Getty Images When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second ...

Basement waterproofing combines a number of techniques to stop water buildup in the basement. Musty odors, water stains, mold, and visible water are just some signs you may need basement waterproofing ...

The classic musty basement smell is caused by a specific chemical compound released by bacteria breaking down organic matter in damp conditions. Different basement odors — earthy, sulfur-like, or ...

Q: We purchased our first home about two months ago, and we hired a home inspector to check it out. But two months after moving in we discovered black mold in the basement. The inspection report says ...

This story was produced through a collaboration between Climate Central, BridgeDetroit, and Grist. Wilma Price was sleeping in her basement bedroom in 2021 when she woke up to a cacophony of noise, ...

Mold is not only unsightly, but also unhealthy. Although mold can be found almost everywhere, you don’t want to find it in your home. Mold is a red flag to buyers, and may cause them to reconsider ...

So, you’ve got a basement. Maybe it’s your cozy hideaway, your makeshift gym, or just a place to toss all those boxes you keep meaning to sort through. But while you’re busy binge-watching your ...

Instead of a quick spray-and-scrub routine, it uses a thick gel formula that stays in place for a full two-hour treatment period. This extended contact time allows the active ingredients to penetrate ...

Basements are untapped resources in many homes. You can finish a basement, transforming it into a living room, home office, teen's bedroom, or a dream entertainment room or home gym. You can even turn ...