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Get Rid of That Musty Basement Smell Once and For All

However, if you ever lived in a home with a basement, you’re also familiar with the “basement smell” - that unpleasant, musty smell some people describe as earthy or similar to wet socks or a wet dog.

The Secret of New York's Grand Central Terminal

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Why Did Hitler Want to Destroy This New York Basement?

The Secret of New York's Grand Central Terminal video, new york, history, trains, WW II, basement Deep below the halls of New York's Grand Central Terminal theres a secret basement that could have changed the outcome of the second world war...

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

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The Man Who Built a Train in His Basement!

Jason Shron from Rapido Trains Inc. loves VIA trains so much, he built a full-size train in his basement. Not just a copy, but a real train with the real interior and exterior of the original train! Some would call him crazy, some would appreciate his obsession with something he truly loves.

Health

Causes Of Lung Cancer Other Than Smoking

The Surprising Link Between Basements and Lung Cancer

Exposure to Radon Radon is a type of invisible and otherwise undetectable gas often found in soil, and it has been found that people who work in underground facilities and those who have basements are most often exposed to this silent killer.

Pet-Safety Tips For Winter Inclement Weather

Keep Your Pets Safe This Storm Season!

If you're staying in the basement, keep all toxic chemicals locked away. These include cleaning products, fertilizers, and pest control poisons. H/T: EmpoweringMichigan , HouseBeautiful .

DIY Solutions: How to Build a Cheap Drain For Your Yard

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This DIY Drain Will Save You Tons of Money!

Flooded basement? If you are having constant drainage issues, then this DIY French drain system might solve your problems. A French drain is basically a simple trench dug in the ground in the most troublesome areas of the lawn or yard.

Getting the Smell of Sewage Out of Your Home

How to Remove the Smell of Sewer From Your Home!

Primarily, these would be the basement, shower, toilet, and sinks. Below, we've highlighted exactly what you need to do to deal with each of these areas. Sources of Odor From the Basement 1.

Art

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The Incredible Discovery and Restoration of a Lost Fresco

While searching for a building for his olive-oil company Andrea Sozzi Sabatini discovered a 583-year-old fresco, forgotten in the basement of an apartment building. This beautiful work of art has been neglected for years, but Sabatini decided to save it with the help of a professional.

Sports

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These Billiards Trick Shots Are Absolutely Insane

Players would hang out in basements and billiard halls, challenging each other with their custom-made maneuvers. However, nowadays, it has become an art form unto itself - separate from traditional pocket billiards.

9 Items You Should Never Store In Your Garage

These Items Should Never, Ever Be Stored In a Garage...

If you really must have an extra refrigerator, keep it in the basement instead. 4. Canned food Despite their air of invincibility, canned foods will quickly spoil in a garage that frequently reaches more than 70 degrees in temperature. Keep all of your canned foods indoors.

Nature

Time Lapse: 1000 Days of Mushroom Growth

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Nature in Fast-Forward: 1000 Days of Mushrooms

Filmed in a dedicated basement setup, the time lapse reveals the intricate beauty and complexity of fungi, offering a rare glimpse into a world often hidden from view. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors, unique textures, and the extraordinary life cycle of these remarkable fungi.

Travel

Find a Slice of Sri Lanka Inside This US Restaurant

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This Teen Set Up a Unique Sri Lankan Museum In New York

For this, she set up this museum in the basement of her parents' Staten Island restaurant. The museum exhibits include everything from old kitchen utensils to statues, masks, and historical artifacts.

7 Cleaning Tasks You Have to Tackle Just Once Annually

Do These Chores Once and Forget About Them for a Year

Tackling the garage, basement, and attic Tackling storage areas, such as the garage, the attic , and the basement on an annual basis is good enough. Don’t be worried if they are gathering dust throughout the year, as no one expects your garage or basement to be spotless clean anyway.

When People Came Across Some Bizarre and Strange Things

The World Can Be Such a CREEPY Place at Times – 12 Pics

For instance, in these pictures we have shared below, you will get to see some of the strangest and most unusual things people came across - from people being greeted by a frightening polar bear to someone finding a weird half-dead spider in their basement.

The Stingy Lawyer and the Stuffed Pillowcases

This Joke Starts With a Man Wanting to Take It With Him

"I knew he should have had me put the money in the basement." Images by Deposit Photos . Scroll below for more funny jokes!

This Joke Starts With a Greedy Man...

"I knew he should have had me put the money in the basement." Images by Deposit Photos . Scroll below for more funny jokes!

Never Worry About Mold Again Thanks to These Tips

5 Methods of Mold Prevention For Your Home

If there was a recent flood in your basement, rip away the carpet and use a dehumidifier. Make sure to clean and check your AC units and dehumidifiers periodically. 2. The key for prevention is moisture control Mold can't grow without moisture.

Psychology Test: What's Hidden Deep Inside You?

Determine Your Emotional State with This Simple Test!

Imagine that you’re in a basement. There are a lot of different items. Take a good look around. Did something catch your attention? Maybe you’d like to throw something out? Choose an item in the picture above and then check your results out below.

Design & Photography

A Little History: The White House Renovation!

The first and second floors were replaced, while several expansions and basement levels were added, including a bomb shelter that was capable of withstanding a nuclear attack. President Truman and his family returned to reside in the White House in 1952, with a small ceremony marking the occasion.

Design & Photography

17 Beautiful Abandoned Structures Reclaimed by Nature

The flooded and frozen basement of a large home in Toronto, Canada Related: The Eerie Beauty of Abandoned European Buildings 11. An abandoned Renaissance Fair in Virginia, USA 12. A neglected farmhouse that looks like a castle in Italy 13.

14 Genius DIY 'Fixes' That Will Leave You Chortling

Funny: People Find Some Creative Fixes for Their Problems

That's how you get a hot tub... right in your basement 3. Don't have a TV stand? No problem... 4. A cake mixer... made from an electric fan 5. Ingenious! 6. Now that's one heavy duty office chair 7. And speaking of office chairs... This see-saw looks quite comfortable, doesn't it? 8.

10 Ways to Make Your Dog More Comfortable at Home

Give Dogs a Room of Their Own The founder and CEO of Petinsurancequotes.com, Nick Braun, has just got a new puppy, and even though he lives in a small house with his wife and two-year-old son, they managed to turn their basement into a safe space for their puppy.