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We recently bought a very old wood-frame house and did some minor renovations (ripped up carpet, refinished floors, painted, etc. We had the house thoroughly inspected for mold and we found no evidence of pests of any kind. There is a smell in the main room/dining room area of the first floor that is driving me crazy. It smells like an old house and I can’t seem to locate the source other than this one room. The room has hardwood floors and plaster walls and a tin ceiling and has been thoroughly cleaned and newly painted. It has a built-in wood hutch that I scrubbed with a vinegar/water solution. Still, the smell. My husband does not notice it so it can’t be that strong. Any thoughts?