The mildew smell lessened only a small amount ... perhaps in carpet padding. If the walls in your condo were covered in drywall, the best solution probably would be to remove the damaged materials ...

Q:When we returned from vacation, after the house has been closed up for a week, there was a musty ... Because the smell seems to be focused on north walls, it's possible that condensation ...

The finished part of the basement has an air exchanger (we know it works, because we smell grass when ... up corners and look for mold. You did not mention the wall surfaces, but it is highly ...

In the summer months, she cautions, it is particularly important to pay attention to the musty smell ... is placed behind a wall. "We can’t see behind it, but you can smell it, and you know ...

A: Diagnosing why a room smells like mildew can be tricky ... gardening issues and anything that affects your house, condo or apartment. Jeanne is a trained carpenter and a co-founder of BARN ...

Though mold and mildew are not present on the visible interior surfaces, odor-causing microbes may be inside the walls or ceiling. When the home has no heat source, moisture left over from the ...

How do I get the mildew smell out? Jeanne Huber can help solve your problems about home repairs, gardening issues and anything that affects your house, condo or apartment. Jeanne is a trained ...

Basements can be notorious for poor airflow, often leading to dampness and an unmistakable musty smell. So if you’ve ...