"Our old house (built in the 1920s, so you know it loves moisture 🙄) improved dramatically after we installed a couple of small vents in the closets and used moisture absorbers."
Haha, gotta love those vintage homes and their obsession with humidity. I had a similar issue with an older property I renovated last year—closets felt like mini rainforests. Ventilation definitely helped, but I also found that swapping out some shelving for open wire racks made a surprising difference. Better airflow, less moldy smell, and bonus points: fewer bad hair days...win-win all around.
I've tackled a few older homes with similar issues, and honestly, sometimes it's just about accepting the quirks. Ventilation and moisture absorbers are great, but I've also found that adding a small dehumidifier nearby can really help—especially in stubborn spots. Had one client swear by cedar lining in closets too...claimed it helped with humidity and kept clothes smelling fresh. Anyone tried cedar? Curious if it's legit or just an old wives' tale.
I've used cedar linings before—smells amazing, but honestly didn't see much difference with humidity. It's great for moths and freshness, sure, but mold? I'd still stick to dehumidifiers or proper ventilation for that.
Haha, cedar closets do smell heavenly, but agreed—humidity laughs in their face. My hundred-year-old house taught me ventilation beats fancy wood every time. Hang in there, mold warriors unite...
Cedar closets definitely smell nice, but are you sure ventilation alone is enough? I've worked on plenty of older homes where even good airflow didn't fully solve the mold issue. Have you considered adding a small dehumidifier or moisture barrier? Ventilation helps, no doubt, but sometimes you need a bit more muscle to really keep humidity in check—especially in those century-old houses. Curious if you've tried anything else besides airing things out...
