If you've been in a basement or two, you're probably familiar with that unique smell. That's jus a bit of biology in action, but also something you can combat.

The space beneath your bathroom sink creates one of the most dangerous mold environments in your home. To inhibit mold growth, it's best to keep the humidity levels in your home at no higher than 50 ...

With spring less than two weeks away, leaking window wells are sending water into basements and creating mold, humidity and structural concerns for homeowners.

Experts warn New Jersey homeowners to remove these common items from basements immediately to prevent mold, damage, corrosion, and potential safety hazards.

An architect transformed the unfinished basement in his family’s Washington, D.C. rowhouse into a luxurious in-law suite. Joël Onorato renovated his basement to make a guest suite for visiting parents ...

A woman's late-night laundry routine that feels more like a scene from a horror movie has struck a nerve with viewers across the platform. “Y’all think your basement is scary?” she asks at the start ...

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Your basement often becomes the final resting place for items you’re not quite ready to part with. But experts warn that cluttered basements can harbor moisture, pests, and even pose safety hazards to ...

Relative humidity measures how much moisture is in the air compared to how much it could hold at a given temperature. It is simply the dew point temperature divided by the air temperature, times 100.

Improve Ventilation: “When the weather allows, open basement windows to let fresh air in,” said Dan Thrasher, CEO of Thrasher Foundation Repair. “You can also place fans strategically to circulate air ...