Drying surfaces and using squeegees or fans right after showers keeps moisture from lingering. Leaving the door open or using moisture absorbers helps if ventilation is limited. Exhaust fans or ...

There’s nothing worse than walking into your bathroom and being greeted by an unpleasant odor. But bathrooms are high-moisture, high-traffic areas that can easily harbor smells from mildew, mold, and ...

Surface-level cleaning won't eliminate unpleasant pet, kitchen, and bathroom odors. We've listed the most common house smells ...

If you notice a lingering stench after a round of deep cleaning your bathroom, then there's reason to believe that the thing responsible for the odor is hiding in plain sight. Unpleasant smells that ...

There’s nothing worse than reaching for a clean bath towel post-shower, only to notice that it has a musty, mildewy smell. It’s not a problem you hear about often, but it happens in more homes than ...

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 — ...

Most basements are cool and dark places where a musty smell doesn’t seem out of place. However, you shouldn’t detect a sewer ...

Rainy weather can lead to swampy smells and dank dungeon vibes. Especially in rainier months, older homes and even newer ones can encounter some moisture problems. Here’s what you can do to fix them.