A common call from homeowners involves complaints about odors either inside or outside the house. Odor can be a vexing problem and difficult to track down, so sometimes it’s best to eliminate each possibile cause before moving onto the next.Inside odorsOdor inside the house usually indicates a plumbing or vent installation problem. One very common cause associated with the plumbing is an unused sink or floor drain. Over time water in the trap dries up and the system ends up venting through the drain.This often happens in homes where a basement has been finished off into rooms or the laundry
