Does your house has a funk no amount of cleaning can fix?
Then there’s a deeper problem lurking somewhere, and rather than wait until it makes itself even more known — which can end up costing a fortune — it’s time to get to the root of the problem with this guide from Lifehacker’s Kristin Wong.
Better you find it than the home inspector when it comes time to sell.
Here’s a sample that’s a problem for many: moisture.
Maybe you’ve noticed a “musty” or “wet cardboard” smell in your home. Or perhaps you’ve referred to it as “old home smell.” Either way, one of the most common causes of lingering, musty smells, especially in older homes, is hidden mold, usually in the walls…
…Then, the first real order of business? Figure out where that mold might be hiding. Here are some common culprits:
Leaky plumbing
Gutter issues
Poor ventilation in kitchen and bathrooms
Window frames where condensation builds up
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