Whether you use your basement primarily for storage/laundry or it's where guests stay or you've made it your space to lounge by the TV, often times there's a distinct smell in those underground rooms.

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 few smart fixes are all it takes to freshen things up. While a musty smell in the basement might seem normal, it can often be a sign of a more serious problem, like hidden moisture or mold. Before ...

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 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 ...

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. I am writing about an odor problem in our basement. We have a five year old house with a walkout. There is a large living space down there, with two bedrooms, a future bathroom, and storage space ...

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 — ...

Q We visited our daughter recently, and she said that our clothing smelled musty. Could this come from our house? If so, how do we know if our house is moldy? A It's more likely to be what's happening ...

Q We have a two-story colonial that's 30-plus years old. It has a finished basement with a cinder-block wall that is finished with painted paneling. When we moved in 10 years ago, we carpeted the ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Even ...