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 ...

Mold is not just a cosmetic problem on a bathroom wall or basement beam. It is a living organism that feeds on your home and ...

Q: We purchased our first home about two months ago, and we hired a home inspector to check it out. But two months after moving in we discovered black mold in the basement. The inspection report says ...

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 ...

Mold in a home is an unwelcome surprise — especially when it comes back after you clean it. Here's how to banish it for good ...

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 ...

Mold is not only unsightly, but also unhealthy. Although mold can be found almost everywhere, you don’t want to find it in your home. Mold is a red flag to buyers, and may cause them to reconsider ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two weeks after a water main break in Southeast Grand Rapids impacted more than 200 homes, one homeowner said he's running out of time to get his basement repaired. "It's ...