A dark stain on a kitchen or bathroom wall can look like a small annoyance at first. Maybe it is steam from last night’s ...

The first time you encounter salt banding on a damp wall, it’s easy to mistake it for mould – and in fairness, mould often follows soon after if the issue isn’t addressed. But salt banding is actually ...

A man inspects water damage on a wall. - Epiximages/Getty Images There are many important things to look for when buying a new home. From researching the best neighborhoods to touring potential dream ...

The way George Ferris talks about moisture, one can't help but be both amazed and terrified. An "indoor environmentalist" who mitigates structural damage from fire, mold, water and other enemies of a ...

If you’ve noticed damp walls or floors or a musty smell in your basement, you probably have a water problem. Wet basements are no joke, and the resulting mess nearly always worsens over time, creating ...

You don't want to ignore moisture problems in a house. Moisture can cause serious damage to your foundation and affect your health. If water floods your crawl space every time it rains, you know you ...

There is a product that I haven’t written about in a long time. It’s a product we used way back when I was in the Navy. Weapons were shipped and packed in a pallet that absorbed moisture. So when I ...

Seasonal rain and high humidity can raise moisture levels under the home, and that damp environment can affect subflooring, framing, and indoor air quality. This is one reason a moisture problem in ...

Moisture problems can be a frequent source of frustration. Unfortunately, most homeowners may not pay much attention until the damage is already done. Where is this moisture coming from, and how can ...