Did you notice any difference in sound traveling through after trimming the doors? I've considered doing something similar, but I'm worried about losing noise insulation...my kids are loud enough already without extra help from DIY projects. Also, did lighter blinds really make that noticeable a change in humidity? Might have to rethink my heavy curtains now...
I trimmed our doors last summer and honestly didn't notice much difference in noise levels. Maybe a tiny bit more sound travels through, but nothing dramatic—definitely not enough to regret it. My kids are pretty loud too, and I haven't felt like it's made things worse.
As for the blinds vs curtains thing...lighter blinds did help us noticeably with humidity. Heavy curtains tend to trap moisture, especially if they're close to windows that get condensation. Switching ours out made mornings feel fresher and less stuffy. Plus, mold issues improved quite a bit after we ditched the thick fabric.
If you're worried about noise, maybe try trimming just one door first and see how it goes? And swapping out curtains gradually could help you gauge the humidity difference without committing fully right away. Good luck—it's worth experimenting a little to find what works best for your home!
I agree lighter blinds help with humidity, but trimming doors can vary depending on your home's layout. Our hallway echoes a bit more now, nothing terrible but noticeable. Maybe test one door first before committing to all of them...
I definitely get the hesitation about trimming doors. A couple years back, I worked on a client's home with a similar humidity issue—moldy closets, frizzy hair, the whole nine yards. They'd read somewhere online that trimming doors would help airflow and reduce moisture buildup. So we went ahead and trimmed the closet doors first as a test run. It actually did help noticeably with the mold issue, but like you mentioned, sound traveled way more easily. The homeowner joked she could hear her kids whispering from two rooms away after that, haha.
What we ended up doing was installing some subtle weather stripping along the edges of the trimmed doors. It didn't completely eliminate the extra noise, but it softened it enough to make it manageable. Another thing we tried was adding a small decorative runner rug in the hallway—surprisingly effective at absorbing sound and cutting down on echoes. Plus, it looked pretty nice, too.
If you're worried about committing, testing one door first is definitely the way to go. Every home's acoustics are different, and what worked well in one place might not be ideal somewhere else. Also, if humidity is your main concern, have you considered a small dehumidifier or even those moisture-absorbing packets? I've seen clients tuck them discreetly in closets, and they do wonders for keeping clothes fresh and mold-free.
Anyway, just my two cents from past experience. Good luck with the humidity battle—it's always a balancing act between comfort, aesthetics, and practicality...
Totally agree about testing one door first—it's a smart move before diving in fully. I've also found that adding a few houseplants can help balance humidity naturally. Peace lilies and snake plants are great at absorbing moisture from the air, plus they look nice. Might not solve the whole mold issue alone, but every little bit helps, right? And yeah, rugs are underrated for noise control... learned that the hard way myself after removing carpet from our hallway.