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 ...

In summer, our homes can become a hot, humid mess because the outdoor air holds so much moisture. A few hours without the air conditioner running will leave the house feeling like a steam bath, but it ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mold damage on white walls - Animaflora/Getty Images When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second ...

Q. I want to get your input on the correct way to finish, in this case refinish, a basement. I believe the previous owners missed one or two critical steps, causing mold to grow on the backside of the ...

Our full-size divided basement has mold growing on the west side of the wall, as well as the south side on the other end of the basement. The basement has two sump pumps, one on each side of the ...

After Hurricane Ida and its remnants hit the East Coast this week, many homeowners have been left with flood damage. Though it’s important to clean out a flooded basement quickly to avoid mold growth, ...

Finished basements can elevate your home. Explore designs and innovative ideas to maximize your space effectively. Begin your ...

Basements may not be go-to hangouts during spring, summer and fall, when many homeowners spend more time on their patios and decks enjoying the great outdoors. As winter approaches and the great ...