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 ...

Damp, water leaks and excess moisture in the air can all cause mold to grow. Here’s how to remove mold from your basement. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Can basement mold make you sick? If you have damp or mold in your home, then you probably want to ...

When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second thing you notice is the smell. What you don't see right away, though, is the real problem sneakily setting in. Mold can appear ...

For Paul Wagner, owner of Comprehensive Mold Management in Rochester, it’s one of the most common questions he gets. Wagner says it comes down to two main problems: too much humidity, and ground-water ...

Maintaining a safe and comfortable humidity level in your home is important. Unfortunately, if you're like many, you struggle to keep moisture and humidity levels under control in the basement. To ...

Aim to keep basement humidity between 40% and 50% in summer to prevent mold, musty smells, and allergens. Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor ...

Basements may not be go-to hangouts during spring, summer and fall, when many homeowners spend more time on their patios and decks enjoying the great outdoors. As winter approaches and the great ...

LOCKPORT, Ill. (WLS) -- One homeowner is dealing with a moldy mess in the corners of his basement ceiling. Another discovered major water damage lurking behind a garage wall. The two neighbors have ...

Does your basement have white, fuzzy stuff showing up on masonry walls or floor? Does paint peel off in certain areas of blocks or poured concrete no matter how often you recoat? This problem might ...