If a musty odor is keeping you from using your basement, it’s time for that to change. With a little bit of work, you can ...

Everybody knows the smell: When you pop the lid of your storage containers on this season's clothing and that musty, faintly plastic smell is the first thing that hits your nose. It's not the nicest ...

Whether you use your basement primarily for storage/laundry or it's where guests stay or you've made it your space to lounge by the TV, often times there's a distinct smell in those underground rooms.

Q. I have an old dresser with a musty smell that I can’t get rid of. Do you have any suggestions for freshening it up? A. It’s so exciting to find a lovely old dresser at an antiques shop or flea ...

There’s nothing worse than reaching for a clean bath towel post-shower, only to notice that it has a musty, mildewy smell. It’s not a problem you hear about often, but it happens in more homes than ...

Bonus: Your clothes will stay laundry fresh. The most important part of eliminating closet odors is identifying potential sources of unpleasant smells and treating them accordingly. A musty smell ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

Q: I brought out stored boxes and they have a musty smell. How do I get the musty odor out? A: If the boxes look moldy or smell musty, there’s biological growth on them. It’s best to dispose of them ...

QI have refinished an oak chest that I bought at a secondhand furniture store. It retains a musty smell that sets off my allergies, and I am not usually very sensitive. I have washed down the insides ...

Q We visited our daughter recently, and she said that our clothing smelled musty. Could this come from our house? If so, how do we know if our house is moldy? A It's more likely to be what's happening ...

Mildew growth is surface-level, so it's easy to get rid of with vinegar or bleach. Mold penetrates deeper into a surface, so ...