Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. During the season when humidity is high, a dehumidifier in a damp basement can be running almost all the time. So it’s good ...

What’s the best way to keep your basement dry? “You have to think like a raindrop,” says David Callahan, customer support representative at Model Remodel, a Seattle design-build contractor. “Water’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dealing with a damp basement is annoying enough, but seeing water leaking through cracks in the foundation or mortar joints can ...

If you're living with hot, damp air at home, it’s time to get acquainted with the dehumidifier. These appliances quietly pull in moisture from the air, which helps prevent mold growth and improve air ...

Lawn mowers will work better if the blade housings are kept free of old grass clippings. Thick accumulations of clippings often get moldy, and they can interfere with proper cutting action of the ...

Q. This week: We have our bedroom in the basement. This works well for most of the year, but in summer it's quite damp. There a musty odor and the drawers in our dresser stick and won't open easily.

Many people associate a wet basement with seeing water, but that’s not the only symptom of a potential problem, according to Wes Pfleiger, marketing manager at Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing. In addition ...

StayDry® has published a guide that examines the distinctions between waterproofing and damp-proofing techniques for basements. This resource provides homeowners with information on moisture ...

Just because you don’t feel the effects of moisture in the basement doesn’t mean you’re safe. A damp basement in Colorado Springs is bad news for your family. Besides harboring mold and allergens that ...