Had a similar issue with mold in a client's bedroom closet a couple years back. They'd tried everything—fans, moisture absorbers, even repainting multiple times—but nothing really stuck. Turned out the exterior wall behind the closet wasn't insulated properly, so temperature swings were causing condensation behind the drywall. We ended up pulling off the drywall, adding rigid foam insulation, and sealing it up tight. Problem solved, no more moldy clothes or musty smells.
Funny you mention hair serums too... my daughter has fine hair and struggled with frizz forever. She tried that Paul Mitchell serum your wife uses, but it didn't quite do the trick for her. Eventually she landed on Moroccan Oil Light—it's a bit pricier, but she swears by it now. Guess everyone's hair reacts differently to these things...
Had a similar experience in our historic home—mold kept popping up in the upstairs closets. Turns out, older homes often have inadequate vapor barriers, so even with insulation, moisture can still seep through. We ended up adding a proper vapor barrier behind the drywall along with insulation, and that finally did the trick.
As for hair serums...my wife swears by Living Proof's anti-frizz stuff. Pricey too, but she says it's worth every penny. Guess it's trial and error for everyone...
Good call on the vapor barrier—older homes can be tricky like that. Glad you got it sorted. And yeah, Living Proof is solid stuff, though I've found cheaper serums sometimes do the job just as well...depends on hair type, I guess.
- Vapor barrier was definitely a smart move, but I'm curious—did you check ventilation too? I've seen cases where people go all-in on barriers but overlook airflow, and mold sneaks back in anyway.
- On the hair serum thing, gotta mildly disagree here. I've tried Living Proof and a bunch of cheaper serums, and honestly, the pricier stuff usually does make a noticeable difference for me. Maybe it's psychological, but I swear my hair feels less weighed down and greasy with the higher-end brands. Could just be my hair type though—fine and super prone to frizz.
- Also, random thought: have you considered humidity control devices like mini dehumidifiers or even those moisture-absorbing packets? I know they're not a permanent fix, but they've saved my closets more than once, especially in older apartments where structural fixes weren't an option.
- And speaking of closets...anyone else find cedar blocks overrated? I tried them for a while, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Maybe I was doing it wrong, but they just ended up smelling nice without actually helping with moisture or mold.
Anyway, glad you got things sorted out—older homes are charming but definitely keep us on our toes.
Ventilation's definitely key—I learned that the hard way. After sealing up my closets tight with vapor barriers, mold still crept back until I added a small vent. Cedar blocks...yeah, same experience here, nice scent but zero mold help.
