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After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the basement where we keep our storage boxes. The walls are starting to look discolored, especially near the corners. Given that it’s getting colder and damp again, how urgent is i...

My family has been feeling unwell - headaches, fatigue, respiratory issues. Could high humidity in our home be the cause? How do I get this checked?

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell in both the basement and one of the bedrooms. The humidity levels seem to be quite high, even with the dehumidifier running all day. My kids have been complaining of itchy eyes and coughing mo...

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell in the basement where we store our toys. The walls seem to be getting slightly damp, especially near the corners. My kids have been complaining of coughing fits lately, and I suspect it might ...

After the heavy rains last month, I noticed a musty smell coming from the bedroom closet, and when I checked, there seemed to be some mold growing on the back wall. We’ve lived here for 2 years and just noticed this, but now it’s getting worse. Has a...

After the rain last month, I noticed a musty smell lingering in the basement of our apartment. The walls seem damp, especially near the windows, but there's no visible water damage or leaks. We’ve lived here for two years and just realized this might...

After the heavy rains last week, water seeped into our basement where we store a lot of boxes and old furniture. The smell is musty and unpleasant, and there’s a small patch on the wall that looks wet. I’m worried about potential mold growth but am n...

After the rain last month, I noticed water seeping into the ceiling of my living room, which is directly above my neighbor's bedroom. The municipality guidelines are quite vague about who is responsible for such issues in rental properties. Who shoul...

After the heavy rain last month, I noticed a strange greenish-black stuff growing on the corners of my bathroom ceiling. It’s not something I’ve seen before and it smells musty. Is this mold? If so, does that mean I need to address it even though we’...

My apartment has had a strange smell for the past few weeks, and I'm starting to worry it might be musty odors. I've checked the obvious places but can't find the source. Should I get a professional inspection?