Basement problems rarely stay small. A faint musty smell, a thin crack, or a damp corner can quietly grow into a structural and financial headache that keeps escalating every season. If you understand ...

So, you’ve got a basement. Maybe it’s your cozy hideaway, your makeshift gym, or just a place to toss all those boxes you keep meaning to sort through. But while you’re busy binge-watching your ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What signs help homeowners uncover basement moisture problems ...

That musty smell. Damp carpet in the corner. Both signs of one of a homeowner's worst nightmares: water in the basement. The culprit can be something so small that it's easily overlooked. "Sometimes ...

Collect all insulation in a contractor-grade bag, seal it, and properly dispose of it according to your local trash collection regulations. Using a shop vac, vacuum any remaining dust and debris from ...