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Humid Climate Remodeling & Mold Prevention
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Closed-cell spray foam or mineral wool for a humid-climate exterior wall?
I’m comparing two wall assemblies for a renovation in IECC Climate Zone 3A: 2x6 wood-framed exterior walls, with the siding and exterior sheathing being replaced and the interior…
sneaky mold in homes - are we missing something?
Just came across this news piece about a family who kept getting sick and couldn't figure out why. Turns out their house was secretly infested with mold behind…
Remodeling in Sticky Weather: Anyone Else Notice It Takes Forever?
We started redoing our kitchen about two months ago, and honestly, I thought we'd be done by now. But the humidity here is something else - paint feels…
can't seem to win the war against mold in my bathroom
Okay, I'm officially losing my mind over this mold thing. No matter how much I scrub or ventilate, it keeps popping back up in the corners of my…
Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Saw this article about a new brand of “green board” that claims to be even more resistant to humidity and mold than the usual stuff. They’re hyping it…
my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Last summer I moved to a place that's way more humid than what I'm used to, and man, was I unprepared. Clothes started smelling musty even after laundry,…
Keeping mold away from your shower - my favorite lazy hack
I used to get mold in my shower corners all the time, drove me nuts. Then I started keeping a cheap squeegee in there and just quickly wiping…
Humidity Hacks: Little Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier
Just found out something kinda interesting - apparently, leather shoes can grow mold if you leave them in a humid closet too long. Um, yeah, learned that one…
Finally found a cheap trick to fix dry indoor air
So last winter my apartment was like a desert, waking up with scratchy throat and static shocks everywhere (seriously, even petting my cat felt risky lol). Bought one…
Finally found a paint that survives my steamy bathroom
Tried repainting my bathroom walls twice before, and each time it ended up peeling or bubbling after a few months. Super frustrating, you know? Anyway, recently switched to…
