Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve — there are plenty of hosting opportunities soon approaching. And that means that your home should be in tip-top shape to wow your company. Readying your living ...

Q: It’s been pretty humid outside, and lately I’ve noticed a musty smell in certain parts of my house. I’ve also been experiencing allergy-like symptoms like sneezing and coughing. Could mold be the ...

Invest in a smart thermostat: Be sure to choose one that monitors humidity in real time so that you can quickly resolve ...

As climate change leads to increased flooding and more severe freezes, added moisture and humidity means that more homes and businesses are susceptible to mold growth. Mold can lead to a host of ...

Black mold is a microscopic fungus that thrives in damp and moist environments, particularly in older homes or those with ...

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 — ...

Dear Ken: My stairs are noisy. How can I stop the treads from popping and squeaking? I need to tell you that it is finished underneath with drywall. — Cliff Answer: You could try driving a few 16 ...

Most of the time, mold is just a sign that you need to throw out that sandwich at the back of the fridge. However, some household mold can actually be really dangerous. A small number of mold species ...

A buildup of dust particles, dirt, and moisture in this often neglected part of your bathroom can result in a foul odor ...

Q: We are trying to figure out the next step in dealing with a musty odor in our 1928 brick rowhouse. It was originally built as a corner store and does not have a full cellar. The odor is most ...

THE DREADED cold season has, unfortunately, arrived which for many means one thing – drying your washing inside. With house ...