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If you have a basement with that distinct musty smell and hope to fix it with a fan or by opening a window, there's bad news. Moving air around might temporarily eliminate the odor, but it will return ...

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 ...

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 ...

When there’s a bad odor lingering in your home, your first instinct might be to spritz the area with a scented spray, light fragrant candles, or use an aromatic plug-in. But these temporary fixes ...

Adding a finished basement can boost your home's value and provide you with more functional square footage. However, with it potentially costing several thousands of dollars to do so, the last thing ...

The gurgling of a household sink working in concert with the stench of sewage, home inspector Rob Byrne ran the water. Something was wrong. He checked the main house trap. Byrne smelled the fumes — ...

Light streaming through doorway into dark basement - Matthew Troke/Shutterstock If you have a basement with that distinct musty smell and hope to fix it with a fan or by opening a window, there's bad ...