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2. 13 Habits That Are Secretly Making Your House Smelly ... - AOL

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   "If your home has excess humidity, it can lead to mold or mildew and give your house a musty smell, which is especially common in the summer and in areas like the basement," Barton informs.

3. Indoor mold - Wikipedia

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   Mold is detectable by smell and signs of water damage on walls or ceiling and can grow in places invisible to the human eye. It may be found behind wallpaper or paneling, on the inside of dropped ceilings, the back of drywall, or the underside of carpets or carpet padding. Piping in walls may also be a source of mold, since they may leak ...

4. This Is the Most Contaminated Spot in Your Entire House ... - AOL

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   Mold and Mildew Mold and mildew can accumulate in your home due to excess condensation, steam, or leaks. And it can result in allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and nose, sneezing, and asthma.

5. Your Bathroom Walls Are Likely Disgusting—Here's How ... - AOL

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   Mold and Mildew After a steamy shower, the excess moisture in the air needs somewhere to go. That’s why it's important to turn the fan on and let it run until the dampness dissipates.

6. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The drainage system collects any water entering the basement and drains it to an internally placed sump pump system, which will then pump the water out of the basement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends basement waterproofing with a water alarm and "battery-operated backup pump" as a preventive measure against the high ...

7. Sewer gas - Wikipedia

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   The result is the most common means of sewer gas entering buildings and can be solved easily by using the fixtures regularly or adding water to their drains. One of the most common traps to dry out are floor drains such as those typically placed near home furnaces, water heaters and rooms with underfloor heating. Infrequently used utility sinks ...