Old houses keep you humble, that’s for sure...
Ain’t that the truth. I’m still figuring out if I actually like louvered doors or if I just tolerate them because they’re “supposed” to help. The rechargeable dehumidifier idea is interesting—do those really work in a closet? I always picture them being too tiny to make a dent, but maybe I’m underestimating. As for the vent fan, I wish my bathroom had one that didn’t sound like a jet engine taking off. Maybe it’s time to upgrade...
Louvered doors are one of those things that sound great in theory, but I’ve never noticed a huge difference in closet airflow unless you’ve got a real cross-breeze going. As for those little rechargeable dehumidifiers, they’re honestly only good for tiny spaces or if you’re super diligent about recharging them. I tried one in my coat closet and it filled up in a week—kind of a pain, honestly. If you’re dealing with serious moisture, I’d look into a small plug-in unit or even just a bowl of DampRid. And yeah, bathroom fans... why do they all sound like they’re about to launch into orbit?
As for those little rechargeable dehumidifiers, they’re honestly only good for tiny spaces or if you’re super diligent about recharging them.
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—those mini dehumidifiers just can’t keep up if there’s any real humidity. Have you checked the closet walls for cold spots or leaks? Sometimes it’s not just airflow, but actual condensation from temperature differences. I’ve had better luck with a small plug-in unit on a timer, but curious if anyone’s tried venting a closet directly to the outside? Seems like overkill, but maybe worth it in some cases.
Have you checked the closet walls for cold spots or leaks? Sometimes it’s not just airflow, but actual condensation from temperature differences.
Venting a closet to the outside does sound a bit extreme, but I get where you’re coming from. Sometimes it feels like nothing short of a full renovation will fix the humidity battle. I’ve actually found that just leaving the closet door cracked and running a fan nearby made a surprising difference—less mold, less frizz. It’s wild how much those little tweaks can help. Don’t get discouraged; sometimes it’s just about experimenting until something sticks.
It’s wild how much those little tweaks can help. Don’t get discouraged; sometimes it’s just about experimenting until something sticks.
I totally get the feeling that “nothing short of a full renovation will fix the humidity battle.” Been there. I used to think venting was overkill too, but after trying all the usual tricks—fans, cracked doors, even those little moisture absorber tubs—I realized my closet was basically a mini sauna.
Curious, have you ever tried using a hygrometer in there? It’s kind of eye-opening to see just how much moisture builds up, especially after showers or on rainy days. Sometimes it’s not even about leaks or cold spots, just the way air gets trapped.
I did find that switching to wire shelving instead of solid boards helped a bit, since air could move around more. Not a magic fix, but it slowed down the mold. Wondering if anyone else has noticed a difference with shelving types, or if I just got lucky...
