I tried those moisture bags too, they're alright if you're dealing with minor humidity. For me, though, nothing beat improving airflow—ended up cutting a small vent into the closet door. Not pretty, but it worked. As for hair, yeah...I've accepted defeat. Humidity always wins. At least mold's manageable, hair is just a losing battle every rainy day. You're not alone on that one.
I've been considering cutting a vent too, but I'm hesitant about how it'll affect heating costs in winter. Did you notice any significant difference in your heating bill after adding the vent? Totally with you on the hair thing though... humidity is undefeated. I've tried every spray and serum out there, and nothing stands up to a rainy day. Guess hats are my new best friend.
I get the hesitation about heating costs, but honestly, adding a vent didn't noticeably spike my bill. Still, if you're worried, maybe try a small dehumidifier first? Worked wonders in my closet without messing with insulation or heating... and yeah, hats are lifesavers on rainy days.
Totally agree about hats—lifesavers for sure. Speaking of closets though, has anyone had luck with those moisture-absorbing packets? My house is pretty old, and the closets don't have any vents or outlets nearby, so plugging in a dehumidifier isn't super practical. Wondering if those silica packet things actually help or if they're just a temporary fix...any experiences?
I've seen silica packets help a bit, especially in smaller spaces, but they're definitely not a long-term solution if you've got persistent humidity issues. Have you thought about those hanging moisture absorbers? I've had clients use them in older homes without outlets nearby, and they seem to pull more moisture than the little silica packs. Still temporary, but might buy you more time between refreshes. Old houses can be tricky...hang in there!
