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Basement Dehumidifiers and Sump Pumps

making sure it stays dry. A dehumidifier and a sump pump are two devices that can do that for you. Dehumidifiers Dehumidifiers remove from the air moisture from entering the room. Dehumidifiers are rated by how much they

Control Basement Moisture

ventilating fans or opening windows during mild weather. You can also seal interior walls, add a subfloor system, and install a dehumidifier . If condensation is forming on pipes, cover them with adhesive-backed insulating tape or foam sleeve insulation—both

25 Things to Know: Healthy Homes

25 Things to Know: Healthy Homes

Commission recommends installing detectors near sleeping areas. 10. Prevent mold growth in your basement by installing a dehumidifier . Make sure gutters and drain spouts direct water away from the house. 11. Investigate your home's water quality by calling

10 Things to Know About Finishing a Basement

10 Things to Know About Finishing a Basement

in place after the building inspector has signed off on the project. 5. Evaporate moisture worries. Merely installing a dehumidifier can actually create problems by drawing water through foundation walls. Ensure good drainage off your roof and away from

5 Steps to Allergy-Proof Your Home

drips. Keep the humidity in your home below 50 percent. A dehumidifier along with a monitor can help rein in moisture. To clean pumps too much moisture through the system. Fix: Clean your dehumidifier once every two weeks. Change your furnace filters religiously

7 Things to Know About Keeping Cool

7 Things to Know About Keeping Cool

have to work to cool off. Most people feel comfortable when the relative humidity is about 45 percent. Humidifiers and dehumidifiers control humidity levels inside the home. Running a portable unit near a forced-air heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning

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Smart Tips for Finished Basements

Smart Tips for Finished Basements

creates a moisture barrier. If you live in a humid climate, dehumidifiers are an effective way to remove excess moisture from the foundation walls. If this starts to be a problem, turn off the dehumidifier . Finishing a basement is a good investment. A basement

Storage Solutions for Finished Basements

Storage Solutions for Finished Basements

damage. Don't ignore signs of moisture. Mold and mildew will grow quickly, ultimately ruining your possessions. Run a dehumidifier to stave off dampness. Be creative when selecting storage areas. Built-in cabinets around the big-screen television

Painting a Basement Wall

Painting a Basement Wall

from warm-weather air and leaves it on the surface. Increasing the ventilation, insulating the pipes, or installing a dehumidifier will relieve condensation. To control seepage from groundwater, install new gutters or fix the existing ones and slope

10 Top-of-the-Line Appliances

10 Top-of-the-Line Appliances

speeds up to 1,200 rpm remove more moisture to reduce drying time. An internal moisture condenser -- it works like a dehumidifier -- handles hot dryer air, so the unit needs no venting. Install it anywhere you have water and 110-volt power. Small

Painting Walls

Painting Walls

raining outside), you may be able to reduce the humidity by turning on the air-conditioning to a low level or bringing a dehumidifier into the room. To raise the humidity in a dry room, run a humidifier. If you're painting the wall the same color as

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