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When you're used to your house smelling a certain way, unexpected odors can throw you off guard. It’s easy to tell yourself ...

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 ...

Mold is the uninvited houseguest that nobody wants. It shows up without warning, makes itself at home in damp, dark corners, and brings a whole lot of destruction and health issues. We all want a ...

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 — ...

January has a way of making houses smell off. Not rotten, exactly. Not dirty. Just faintly damp, stale, and vaguely basement-adjacent. An odor that people often chalk up to “old house smell” or winter ...

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 ...