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 ...

While you can’t change the humidity levels outdoors, you can take steps to control humidity levels inside your home. This can improve your comfort and health, and can even prevent damage to home ...

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, ...

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, ...

Living at home, I'm lucky enough to enjoy a spacious double bedroom with an en suite. The only problem? It's in the basement. When we added the basement after moving into our home, the idea of an ...

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 ...

In addition, the soil around your basement can hold a lot of water, which can seep through cracks or concrete pores. Because basements don't typically have many windows or doors, there isn't a lot of ...