After Hurricane Ida and its remnants hit the East Coast this week, many homeowners have been left with flood damage. Though it’s important to clean out a flooded basement quickly to avoid mold growth, ...

Spray equal parts bleach and water directly to concrete floors, siding or sidewalks to tackle mold. Use a scrub brush and ...

When the basement floods, the first thing you notice is water. The second thing you notice is the smell. What you don't see right away, though, is the real problem sneakily setting in. Mold can appear ...

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 ...

EASTLAKE, Ohio (WJW) — Was your basement flooded during Wednesday’s and Thursday’s heavy rains? A local expert has some tips on how to get on top of the problem. “The quicker you clean up the sewage ...

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- Many people across southeastern Wisconsin are dealing with damage left in the wake of recent storms. However, for some property owners the damage goes beyond water in their home. It ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The snow surrounding our homes is melting, but the resulting flooding in low-lying areas and neighborhoods near area rivers is dangerous. Some Northeast Ohio counties were under ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you have a finished basement or you solely use the space to store boxes and other items, it always seems like there is something that ...

Rolls of mushy carpet, dilapidated couches and partially soaked boxes line the driveways of neighborhoods across the Des Moines metro. A drive through a flooded neighborhood paints a heartbreaking ...

DELAWARE TWP. — When it rains a thin layer of water covers the basement floor at the Municipal Building, and narrow, long floor drains carry it to a sump pump. But the dampness left behind has led to ...