Aim to keep basement humidity between 40% and 50% in summer to prevent mold, musty smells, and allergens. Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor ...

Basements have a reputation for being cool, damp spaces—perfect for storing holiday decorations but not so great for a comfortable, healthy environment. Whether you’re aiming to convert an unfinished ...

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) If your basement feels muggy, the air is damp or it's a bit on the stinky side, you may have a humidity issue. Addressing and correcting ...

Q. We moved into the first floor and garden level of a South End brownstone that has a basement under the stairs. There is a lot of humidity from that basement to the point that National Grid is ...

In homes that have a basement, it’s almost always the location of the HVAC equipment, so contractors spend plenty of time below grade. However, the basement is naturally prone to humidity problems, ...

"All I can do is pray that it doesn't rain much this summer." This was the wish of 82-year-old Park Kkotnim (pseudonym), whom I met in Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul on April 17. It was after the heavy ...

We're finally moving into a house in a couple weeks and I am thinking about saving space by putting some components of our LAN down in the basement. This would be: 1) the cable modem; 2) the router; 3 ...