The gurgling of a household sink working in concert with the stench of sewage, home inspector Rob Byrne ran the water. Something was wrong. He checked the main house trap. Byrne smelled the fumes — ...

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You might not realize it, but some everyday habits can quietly cause your home to develop unpleasant odors. Even if your ...

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve — there are plenty of hosting opportunities soon approaching. And that means that your home should be in tip-top shape to wow your company. Readying your living ...

If you're noticing a bad smell in the house at night, you're not alone. Here are the top causes and simple fixes to help you breathe easier after dark.

You walk in the front door and something smells off. Is it trash? Dirty clothes? Something worse? A weird smell in your house can be caused by something as benign as old food that needs to be thrown ...

I don’t want to just mask the unpleasant smells with air freshener. Q: How do I cure, not mask, smells that linger in a home from cooking and just living? A: Have you ever opened the door to a house ...

The worldwide pandemic has threatened many of the businesses you rely on every day, but don’t let it take away your source for local news. Now more than ever, we need your help to ensure nothing but ...

Amie Tugwell’s Vrbo rental is contaminated with mold, so she and her family checked out after one night. Why can’t she get her money back? Q. I recently booked a vacation rental through Vrbo. I ...