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 ...

When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second thing you notice is the smell. What you don't see right away, though, is the real problem sneakily setting in. Mold can appear ...

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 ...

Basement waterproofing made simple. Learn the warning signs, how to pinpoint the moisture source, DIY fixes, pro options, and ...

Q: We purchased our first home about two months ago, and we hired a home inspector to check it out. But two months after moving in we discovered black mold in the basement. The inspection report says ...

Basement problems rarely stay small. A faint musty smell, a thin crack, or a damp corner can quietly grow into a structural ...

On cool and damp days, many homeowners worry about mold. When it pours and storms outside, windows often remain closed to avoid letting in moisture. Anxious eyes scan every visible spot on the wall.

Mold contamination in the basement of Johnson County’s courthouse annex is so widespread that entire walls will have to be replaced. The county’s commissioners may seek bids as early as Monday for ...