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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your basement is likely to be the most humid room in the house. Basements are often poorly insulated and have few, if any, windows, resulting in inadequate ventilation. Consequently, the air in ...

I suppose we worry about it all year, but during the summer months, warm moist air frequently dominates the weather of the central and eastern United States. When this hot, humid air enters a home, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Igor helps a caller with a humidifier in the ...