As the old saying goes, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” And with the most oppressive part of the summer still to come, it’s a good time to consider buying a dehumidifier to make your home more ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Towels that don’t dry, a basement with a lingering musty smell, air that feels heavy no matter what ...

Dehumidifiers can help stop mold and mildew in your basement It’s almost impossible to have a basement without any naturally occurring moisture, as the underground location lends itself to buildup due ...

Towels that don’t dry, a basement with a lingering musty smell, air that feels heavy no matter what temperature you set your smart thermostat to—if any of this sounds familiar, it may be time to ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Q: I’ve been searching for an apartment in an area where a lot of old homes are split into apartments, and I hear agents and landlords refer to their basements as either “dry” basements or “wet” ...

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 ...