I have hints of dampness/mildew in 800 sqft basement. How do I rid basement of dampness/mildew so I can finish basement?
A musty odor coming from the basement is extremely unpleasant, and no matter how clean your house is, a musty basement odor makes a home seem dirty. You might not notice a musty odor in your home if you become accustomed to the odor, but other people who don’t live in your home will definitely notice the unpleasant musty odor. A musty odor might only be noticed during certain times of the year. Musty odors might go unnoticed during the winter when the furnace is running, and musty odors might not be apparent during the summer months when the air conditioning is pulling humidity out of the home. A musty odor coming from the basement is most often noticed in spring and fall when utilities aren’t running and the windows are closed. It doesn’t matter if your home is old or new, a basement can become damp and musty due to cracks in walls, humidity, and condensation. Visible cracks aren’t as easy to repair as problems with condensation and basement humidity, but you may be able to find and r
