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 ...
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 ...
What materials should homeowners choose to make basement remodeling last? A HelloNation article featuring Mike Werbowski of ...
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 ...
Winter has a way of turning small home problems into expensive emergencies, and a “deal with it later” drip is near the top ...
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 ...
Perhaps no other building product is as underappreciated as drywall. Bend it, shape it, paint it. Plaster or panel over it. The result is an inexpensive and dependable wall covering. Even the most ...
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 ...